🏅 QS World Rank #72
The University of Texas at Austin — Full Profile & Ranking 2026
Texas’s flagship public research university — QS World Rankings 2027 #72
The University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin) is the flagship campus of the University of Texas System, a public research university in the Texas capital that opened in 1883. In the QS World University Rankings 2027 (published June 2026) it is 72nd in the world. This guide covers programmes, admission, costs, scholarships, advice for applicants from Pakistan and the questions applicants ask most. Every figure is labeled with its year or ranking edition.
UT Austin Overview
UT Austin opened in 1883 and is the flagship of the University of Texas System. Its large campus sits close to the Texas State Capitol in Austin, a fast-growing technology and music city.
It is known for computer science, business (McCombs School), engineering (Cockrell School), petroleum engineering and law. In fall 2025 UT reported 5,140 international students, about 9.3% of its enrollment, according to a UT news release.
UT Austin Rankings — QS World University Rankings 2027
UT Austin is 72nd in the QS World University Rankings 2027, published by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) in June 2026.
This is a QS-specific result, not one universal ranking. Times Higher Education, U.S. News and ARWU use different methods and can order universities differently.
Source: QS TopUniversities (QS World University Rankings 2027, 18 June 2026).
Key Strengths & Programs
UT Austin is known for:
- Computer science within the Cockrell School of Engineering and College of Natural Sciences
- Business — McCombs School of Business
- Engineering, including petroleum engineering
- Law — School of Law
- Natural sciences and the sciences more broadly
- A location in the Austin technology hub
See the official website for the full list of colleges and schools.
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Admission Requirements
International freshman applicants follow the steps below, which UT Austin publishes on its international admission pages. Confirm all details there.
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Who counts as international | Applicants who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents and did not graduate from a Texas high school |
| Application | Common App or ApplyTexas |
| Application fee | US$90, non-refundable, with no fee waivers for international students |
| Tests | Official SAT or ACT scores sent by the testing agency |
| English | An official TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo English Test score if applicable |
| Other materials | Essays and short answers, transcripts for grades 9 to 12 or equivalent. A resume and up to two recommendation letters are optional. |
| Deadlines | Early Action: 15 October (decisions by 15 January). Regular Decision: 1 December (decisions by 15 February). |
Official source: UT Austin — International admissions.
UT Austin Acceptance Rate
UT Austin’s pages that we could read do not state one overall acceptance rate for international applicants, so this page does not quote one. The old “about 29%” figure was not tied to a source. For context, UT reported a record 90,690 freshman applications for fall 2025 and about 9,900 first-time-in-college students enrolled.
Texas high school graduates in the top 5% of their class (from fall 2026 entry, down from 6%) receive automatic admission. That rule does not apply to international applicants.
Sources: UT News — fall 2025 enrollment and Texas Tribune — automatic admission threshold.
Practical Application Checklist
- Choose your programme and read its entry and language requirements
- Check the application deadline for your intake
- Book an English (or other required) language test
- Prepare transcripts, identification and any required documents
- Apply and accept your offer
- Meet the visa or residence-permit conditions for your destination
- Plan funding for tuition and living costs
- Verify every date, fee and requirement on UT Austin’s official website before submitting
Tuition & Costs
UT Austin’s cost-of-attendance page lists these figures for non-resident undergraduates in 2026-27 (fall and spring):
- Total cost of attendance: US$64,204 to US$72,916
- Tuition: US$42,554 to US$51,106, depending on the college and degree
- Housing and food: US$15,420 to US$15,580
- Other: transportation US$1,840, books and supplies US$724, personal expenses US$3,666
The old “US$40,000 to US$58,000” tuition range on this page is replaced by these figures. Costs vary by programme, so use UT’s net price tools.
Source: Texas One Stop — Cost of attendance. Fees, dates and rules change each year.
Scholarships & Financial Aid
- Forty Acres Scholars Program: this Texas Exes merit programme is not open to international or transfer students. It is for U.S. citizens and permanent residents. The old page listed it as an option for internationals, which was wrong.
- Other Texas Exes scholarships: the programme page says international students can still apply for other Texas Exes scholarships. Check each one’s rules.
- Graduate funding: check your department’s assistantships and fellowships
- Other aid: compare options in our fully funded scholarships for 2027 guide
- No guarantee: aid for international undergraduates is limited and competitive
Source: Texas Exes — Forty Acres Scholars.
UT Austin for Pakistani Students
Pakistani applicants follow the standard international process:
- Tests: UT asks for official SAT or ACT scores, so plan test dates early
- English: prepare IELTS, TOEFL or Duolingo if needed. Our IELTS preparation guides can help.
- Money: budget for the full cost of attendance above and look for external funding
- Visa: an F-1 student visa is required and its rules change
- Deadlines: aim for the Early Action date of 15 October
Campus & Student Life
- The main campus is in central Austin, a short distance from the Texas State Capitol
- The UT Tower is the best-known landmark on campus
- Austin is a major technology and live-music city
- Large student body with a very wide range of clubs and sports
Research & Career Opportunities
- UT Austin is research-intensive, with strong computing and engineering work
- Austin is home to a large technology sector, and graduates also work in energy, law and finance across Texas
- Cockrell School and McCombs School have industry links
- UT Austin does not guarantee employment, salary or visa outcomes
Notable Alumni
- Lady Bird Johnson, former U.S. First Lady, earned degrees at UT Austin
- Michael Dell, founder of Dell Technologies, attended UT Austin before leaving to build his company
- Matthew McConaughey, actor, graduated from UT Austin
Contact & Location
The University of Texas at Austin
110 Inner Campus Drive, Austin, Texas 78712, United States
Official website: utexas.edu
Admissions: admissions.utexas.edu
Frequently Asked Questions
The University of Texas at Austin is ranked 72nd in the QS World University Rankings 2027, published in June 2026.
Computer science is one of UT Austin’s best-known programmes and benefits from Austin’s technology sector. This page does not quote a subject rank, so check the current QS subject tables for exact positions.
Yes, but only for Texas high school graduates. From fall 2026 entry the threshold is the top 5% of the class. It does not apply to international applicants.
UT Austin is best known for computer science, business, engineering and law.
UT lists a 2026-27 non-resident cost of attendance of US$64,204 to US$72,916 for fall and spring, including US$42,554 to US$51,106 in tuition.
No. The programme is open to U.S. citizens and permanent residents only, according to Texas Exes.
Yes. Pakistani applicants apply as international freshmen with SAT or ACT scores, an English test if required, and the application materials listed by UT.
UT’s international page asks for official SAT or ACT scores and, if applicable, a TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo English Test score.
This page does not quote one because we could not confirm it on UT’s pages. UT reported 90,690 freshman applications for fall 2025.
Check UT Austin’s official pages at admissions.utexas.edu. Fees, deadlines and rules can change.
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Disclaimer: This page is based on the QS World University Rankings 2027, UT Austin’s official pages, and other publicly available sources, last checked in October 2026. Fees, rankings, deadlines, and admission rules change, and no admission, funding, visa, or employment outcome is guaranteed. Always verify current details directly with the university before applying.