The Provost’s Office
Academic Excellence Through Education, Research & Service
We partner with the campus to ensure all students succeed and thrive, faculty and staff are supported in their research and scholarship and the campus community has the support it needs as a world-class public research university.
156 Undergrad Degree Programs
376 Graduate Degree Programs
$1.14b Research Funding
#7 Public University in the U.S. U.S. News & World Report, 2026
#1 Among Texas universities in research financed by the National Science Foundation (NSF)
1,674
Fulbright
Scholars
28
Marshall
Scholars
31
Rhodes
Scholars
Latest News
Celebrating 50 Years of Leadership and Service
In 2026, the College of Education’s Cooperative Superintendency Program celebrates 50 years of preparing visionary leaders to serve Texas public school systems.
UT Named Fulbright Top-Producing Institution for 16th Year
The University of Texas at Austin was once again recognized as one of the top 12 public universities in the nation for graduating students and recent alumni selected for the Fulbright U.S. Student Program.
UT Researchers Map the Path to Viable Carbon Capture
Cross-disciplinary team proposes a systems approach to make carbon management economically viable
6 Longhorns Elected to the National Academy of Engineering
Two faculty members and four alumni were selected to the prestigious academy.
Texas Science Festival Invites Community to Partake in the Joys of Discovery
From a talk-show themed night featuring science comedy to a campus-wide day for hands-on STEM exploration to special events spotlighting the latest scientific discoveries, the 2026 Texas Science Festival offers something for everyone.
UT Startup To Recover Rare Earth Minerals From Industrial and e-Waste, Strengthen U.S. Supply Chain
Backed by an investment from UT’s Discovery to Impact Seed Fund, the startup will use a reusable, 3D-printed filtration platform to recover high-purity minerals from mine tailings, industrial byproducts, and electronic waste.