The University of Texas at Austin

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:

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. 

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)

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.

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. 

Yes, the University of Texas at Austin requires ACT and SAT scores for admission of undergraduate students from Fall 2025. The university stopped requiring the standardized test scores momentarily due to the pandemic, but starting the Fall 2025 semester, applicants will again need to submit their standardized test scores as a mandatory admission requirement. The university also considers other factors such as academic requirements and proof of English Language proficiency. Submission of admission-related documents is also mandatory as part of the application process.   

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: