The University of Texas at Austin, founded in 1883, ranks among the 40 best universities in the world. As the flagship university of America’s second-largest state, it supports almost 54,000 diverse students with top national programs across 19 colleges and schools. UT is consistently rated a top educational value, and Austin is often ranked America’s top city in which to live. UT attracts $1 billion annually for research. The university’s holdings include more than 170 million objects including rare manuscripts and works of art. Texas Longhorn student-athletes have won more than 60 national championships, and in 2024 UT had the No. 1 athletics program in America.