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Himanshi Shekhar

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Famous personalities like Matthew McConaughey (Actor), James P. Allison (Nobel Prize winning Immunologist), Neil deGrasse Tyson (Astrophysicist), Owen Wilson (Actor) have studied at UT Austin. 

  • Wes Anderson (Filmmaker)
  • Farrah Fawcett (Actress)
  • Ethan Hawke (Actor)
  • Kevin Durant (Basketball player)

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Anya Aggarwal

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UT Austin QS ranking is #68 in 2026. In the last year's rankings, this university ranked at #66. A slight decline in the rankings in the QS rankings can be observed. But, still in the QS world rankings, UT Austin ranks among the Top 100 Universities worldwide. From the past 5 years, UT Austin has been ranking among the Top 100 Universities globally. 

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Mohit Thapa

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The University of Texas at San Antonio and University of Texas at Austin are some of the best universities in the United States. Check the comparison below between University of Texas at San Antonio and University of Texas at Austin:

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University of Texas at San Antonio

University of Texas at Austin

Establishment

 1969

1883

Location

San Antonio, Texas, USA

Austin, Texas, USA

Shiksha Popularity Rankings

#427 in World

#55 in World

University Type

Public

Public

Students Rating on Shikha (Out of 5)

NA

4.0

Acceptance Rate

87%

29%

Placement Rate

88%

90%

Average Salary

INR 50.47 LPA

INR 72.60 LPA

UG Annual Fee

INR 22.74 L - 27.28 L

INR 34.71 L - 54.11 L

PG Annual Fee

INR 20.26 L - 48.23 L

INR 8.89 L - 76.72 L

Popular Streams

Chemical Engineering | Biomedical Engineering| Information Technology

Aerospace Engineering | Accounting | Electrical Engineering

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Akash Gaur

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Austin is considered one of the top cities to live in as part of the United States for a number of reasons.

The city is home to some of the best higher educational institutes, with the University of Texas at Austin, being a prominent name.

Further, the place is home to a number of popular technology giants such as Tesla, Apple & Dell Technologies.

The place is famous for its culture, food, festivals, & most importantly, music, with 400+ live music venues scattered across the city, that is also known as the music capital of the world.

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Akash Gaur

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Austin is known to have 300+ sunny days a year, with fairly hot conditions during the summer, however, the conditions for the most part of the academic year, are pleasant, offering the perfect environment to go out & have fun.

Austin houses over 200+ miles of trails for cycling & jogging with the Lady Bird Lake & Hike-and-Bike trail some popular hangout destinations among students.

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Lalit Shukla

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According to the rankings given by QS World and News, the rank of the University of Texas at Austin is fluctuating as is was 72 in the year 2023, then it improved by 4 spots, and then it fell again. On the other hand, the rankings of the University of California – San Diego Campus is improving each year.

A detailed QS Rankings comparison among the three similarly ranked universities of the UK are mentioned below:

University

2025

    2024

2023

University of Texas at Austin

#66

#58

#72

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

#72

#62

#53

Arizona State University

#200

#179

#219

University of California - San Diego Campus

#72

#62

53

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Mayank Katariya

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US World News rankings are based on factors mentioned below- 

·         Weightage

·         Graduation and retention rates

·         Social mobility

·         Graduation rate performance

·         UG reputation

·         Faculty resources for the current academic year

·         Acceptance rate for the current entering class

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Virajita Bisht

Contributor-Level 9

The rankings by the US World and News are one of the most trusted and influential rankings in the world. It has been ranking the world's top universities for 36 years now. They assess more than 1400 higher education institutions in the US and the world.

Their rankings are based on a range of relevant parameters such as Graduation and retention rates, Social mobility, Graduation rate performance, Undergraduate academic reputation, Faculty resources for the current academic year, etc.

US World and News 2024 ranked The University of Texas at Austin at rank #56, which is a degradation from the last year 2023, which was #43. From the ranking

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Thirmal Rakshitha

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Because San Franciso  believe this environment is an ideal location for student learning and growth. But more than that, SFBU is a place our students can be proud to call home. From world-class dining to professional networking events, the San Francisco Bay Area unites vibrant culture with lifelong learning. The school tries to emphasize its Jesuit mission in every degree programme offered. Students engage in service-learning courses, in which academic coursework is accompanied by volunteer work around San Francisco.

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Gauresh G Pai

Contributor-Level 8

While the University of Texas at Austin generally holds a higher reputation for its MBA program due to its national ranking, one might choose Northwood University for its more focused business curriculum, smaller class sizes, personalized attention, and potential for greater career flexibility, particularly if you prioritize a practical, hands-on approach to business education and want a strong emphasis on global business perspectives. 
 
Key points to consider: 
 
  • Focus on Business:
    Northwood University is entirely dedicated to business education, meaning its MBA curriculum is deeply immersed in practical business
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