At UT Austin, “What Starts Here Changes the World”. Graduate students choose the university for its reputation for academic excellence, commitment to research and teaching, low cost of attendance, and its location. The cost of living in Austin is also less expensive than in many other U.S. cities. Learn more about the many reasons why students all over the world choose to join our campus community.
Austin is a great college town, but so much more. The University of Texas campus is just blocks from downtown, with its entertainment and recreational attractions. Nicknamed the Live Music Capital of the World, Austin is the 11th largest city in the United States. It’s home to a vibrant cultural scene, boasts the best breakfast tacos around and has been called one of America’s friendliest cities.
People around the globe are taking notice of Austin. Here are just a few of the top-ten lists upon which Austin has landed:
- #2 Best Places to Live (U.S. News and World Report)
- #2 Best City for Young Adults (Kiplinger)
- #8 Best City in America (Business Week)
- #2 Mid-Size Metro City for College Students (PRWeb)
- #1 “Destination on the Rise” in the United States (Austin Business Journal, courtesy of TripAdvisor)
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