Master of Science in Information Studies 

at UT Austin, Austin

University of Texas at Austin offers MS in Computer Science focusing on basics of Computer studies and core subjects.  The graduates of this MS program are trained for roles in tech firms, and almost 90% of the graduates get placed within six months of graduation. This is an impressive rate of placement for sure. The average salary of these graduates is around USD 110,000, with top offers up to USD 150,000. 

The UT Austin has an acceptance rate of around 29%. This means out of 100 students, around 29 students get accepted. Applicants must make sure to meet all the basic eligibility criteria as per their program and must submit all the mandatory admission-related documents before the application deadlines to increase their chances of acceptance. 

No, UT Austin is not a part of the original Ivy league, which comprise of the universities which are part of the eight private Northeastern Institutions. However, given its decent rankings and academic excellence, UT Austin is considered as a part of Public Ivy, offering Ivy level quality of education and experience to students from all across the globe. The university provide a lot of opportunities to students including, excellent academics, great access to alumni netwrok and a practical approach to learning using real world problems.

Students must have an idea of the expenses they have to bear, especially while planning to study overseas. Except tuition fees, students must also have funds to cover daily expenses. The following table lists the estimated cost of living at the University of Texas at Austin:

Applicants must pay the University of Texas at Austin application fee as per the programme they are applying to. The application fees for undergraduate and postgraduate programs are different. Applicants must finish the entire application process, submit all the documents required for admission, and pay the application fees before submitting the application. This application fee is non-refundable. The following are the application fees for UG, PG, and MBA:

• UG: USD 90 (INR 7.9 K)
• PG: USD 90 (INR 7.9 K)
• MBA: USD 200 (INR 17.5 K)

(USD 1 = INR 87.31)

The University of Texas at Austin is considered as one of the esteemed universities of USA, having recognitions, both globally and nationally. As per the top rankings platforms like QS rankings and US news, UT Austin has maintained good ranks for recent years. The table below shows the rankings of UT Austin done by US News, QS rankings and THE Rankings available:

Mentioned below are steps for application process-

Register via university application portal
Student can choose program of choice
Verify eligibility and English requirements and
submit important documents such as academic records, 2-3 LORs, SOP, CV, standardized test scorecards such as ACT, SAT, GMAT or GRE according to program chosen and employment history as required.
Complete form by filling out additional information as required
Pay application fee and submit application.

Applicants have to meet the GPA requirements the University of Texas Austin admissions. The University of Texas at Austin GPA requirements vary as per the programme type for international students. UT Austin does not have a minimum GPA requirement for undergraduate admission. We have mentioned the average GPA achieved by applicants below:

·      Undergraduate – Minimum 2.75 cumulative GPA at the University

·      Law – GPA 75th – 25th is 3.96 - 3.72

·      Graduate – GPA 3.63

·      MBA class of 2025 – GPA 3.46

QS World University Rankings are the most comprehensive rankings that have offered World University Rankings since 2004. For the year 2025, The University of Texas QS ranking is #72 which is lower improvement from the last year as the ranking for that year was 62 among the world's best universities.

Considering these rankings, The University of Texas at Austin can be considered one of the best universities of the world. A few of the university's subjects that have ranked well are Engineering and Technology; MBA, Law and Legal Studies, Biological Sciences, Medicine, Mathematics, etc.

The University of Texas at Austin scholarships are available for intenational students. The scholarship application open twice a year, once in the Spring for the following academic year (i.e. – Spring 2024 applications are for the Fall 2024 – Summer 2025 academic year). Check below the list of popular scholarships at UT Austin:

• The International Education Fee (IEF) Scholarship
• The Iimura Peace Endowed Scholarship - valueINR 4.17 L
• The Jerry D. Wilcox Community Engagement Scholarship - value INR 2.92 L

Read more about the Scholarships to Study in the USA for International Students