The University of Texas at Austin Reviews

"The University of texas at Austin is a great school and I would recommend it to anyone. The campus was great, the academics were excellent, and the social life was also very good. I feel like I could be myself on campus and had lots of fun things to do with my friends."

"UT Austin's engineering program is a powerhouse of academic excellence and rich diversity, bringing together brilliant minds from all walks of life. The research opportunities and facilities are world-class. However, some professors, while undeniably brilliant and leaders in their fields, struggled to connect with students not already at their level — making certain courses needlessly difficult to navigate."

"Attending the University of Texas at Austin was incredibly beneficial to not only my college experience, but also made lasting effects on my career. Not only is the location excellent, but the university is well connected to lots of influential organizatioons/donors/companies. I think the rigor of the academics was amazing, particularly the science-related material and found the social aspect of the school to also offer a great deal of opportunities."

"If you have the opportunity to attend The University of Texas at Austin, please go you won't regret it. I had the best 4 years there and everyone who graduated from there will tell you the same. You get the full college experience and get more recognition from graduating from this school. Not only do you have more academic opportunities and a great education from the best of the best, you get the social aspect of it. UT is filled with orgs and groups, I suggest to join as much groups and orgs as you can whether that be from on campus job, spirit org, greek life, academic groups, your major groups, personal hobbies orgs, it can go on and on. The campus life is amazing compared to other schools. Everyone here has amazing school pride that you will brag to everyone about. To end my point, not only did I get experience amazing career opportunities because of UT, I had an amazing college experience with friends that I made that will last a lifetime.Read Less"

"Need help with job finding even though went to college. Great place to meet others and get a education. The professors are smart, but the actually students vary. Too concerned with sports especially football. Decent city, but has gone down. Overall, best college in Texas."

"After completing my bachelor's degree at UT, I decided to continue my education here for my master's and have been greatly enjoying my time as a MSSW student. I am surrounded by like-minded peers and professors and am offered an abundance of opportunities to grow my educational and professional roles."

"To be honest, UT Austin is a great school academically, even though the rest of the experience is kind of mediocre in a sense. The classes are hard (depending on the professor) and it makes you feel good when you succeed. Outside of the classroom, its located in a terrible location in Austin, and the campus police often respond so late, it does not feel super safe like other campuses might. There are activities around Austin but it feels limited in a sense. If you did it once you don't want to do it again. Very frat heavy in a sense but other than that it's great.Read Less"

"It is one of the best programs for my field in the nation. Some of my professors worked on famous case studies and ran tests on Olympic level athletes. All of the lab work was very hands on and the program is small so you get a lot of attention. Overall it was a great experience"

"The University of Texas at Austin feels like a place full of energy and opportunity. The campus is big and lively, with a mix of serious students, great sports, and creative culture. Most professors care about their classes and push you to think, not just memorize. Austin itself makes student life better with good food, music, and outdoor spots. It can feel crowded at times, but overall it’s a school where you can grow if you’re willing to get involved."

"UT Austin a good school because it has many, many opportunities for students. The university is very big so you can switch between disciplines during your time at UT and can have many chances to find your way to get into a good career path. The professors are generally nice, but I will admit are a bit too incentivized to have easy courses as opposed to more meaningful ones."

"Attending the University of Texas was one of the most meaningful experiences of my life, and looking back as a 2020 graduate, I’m genuinely grateful for the time I spent there. From the start, I felt challenged in the best possible way. My professors not only knew their material but also cared about how well students understood it. They encouraged questions, pushed me to think more deeply, and helped me develop the discipline I needed to stay committed to my academic goals.One thing that stood out to me at UT was the balance between academic standards and real support. Whether it was meeting with advisors, joining study groups, or taking advantage of office hours, I always felt like the resources were there when I needed them. The environment motivated me to be focused and consistent, and I credit a lot of my current work habits to what I learned there.The university also had a big impact on my career. UT’s reputation opened doors, but more importantly, the skills and confidence I gained helped me feel prepared for the professional world. Internships, career fairs, and faculty guidance gave me a clear sense of direction. Even now, I find myself using lessons from my classes and experiences on campus in my everyday work.Overall, the University of Texas provided an education that went beyond textbooks. It gave me structure, opportunity, and a sense of pride in what I could achieve. I’m truly glad I chose UT and would make the same decision again.Read Less"

"UT Austin delivers high-level business training. McCombs School of Business teaches data-driven decision making. This directly translates to management success. Resources are vast. You must actively seek them. Advisors are overwhelmed. Career services are strong. Focus on internships immediately. The campus environment is politically progressive. Conservative students must prepare to defend their views constantly. This strengthens conviction and critical thinking. The UT network is invaluable across Texas and the US. It generates immediate returns on investment.Read Less"

"UT Austin provides such a rigorous academic environment that you will feel like you are at an ivy league school when it comes to difficulty of classes. The value for the money cannot be beat. They do so much groundbreaking research. They are a world leader in so many fields."

"UT Austin was incredibly rigorous, with professors who were experts in their respective fields and did not accept mediocrity. As far as value for education, I cannot possibly think of a better place to attend. My only regret is being a transfer student and not being able to go for four years so that I could enjoy the plethora of activities that are available to the student body."

"I am a student at UT's Continuing Education Program for Data Science. I was completely ripped off. There are no refunds for this $6000 certification program. The program is run by a company called XTOL with UT's name slapped across it. They claimed that I would be assigned a mentor and placed in a small group with whom I would be working closely. They did not reveal that there were only 3 mentors assigned to over 40 students and that 'working together' meant that everyone shares a single slack channel. There is no career counseling or support. They constantly cancel our team meetings and I have had my emails to the instructor ignored for weeks, I have not gotten any mentor feedback or instructor feedback on my work submitted in over a month, and the instructional resources are cobbled together from Medium.com articles. The UT continuing education program is a complete scam. I am unable to find any review sites with customer reports about this program. There is no clear escalation path for complaints, just more emails being ignored by the mentors. DO NOT SPEND $6000 ON THIS PROGRAM OR ANY OTHER CPE PROGRAM AT UT.Read Less"

"My time at The University of Texas was the best time of my life. It is a huge school, right in the middle of Austin. My sister didn't want to attend this school as she was scared she would get lost in the shuffle of such a big institution. I understand that worry. There are issues with having a school so large; there is a sense that your advisors don't have enough time for you or a full understanding of your classes, there are some professors who you will hardly see and you'll have to speak with their TAs, etc. However, there are so many resources available that I never for a moment felt I didn't have what I needed to succeed. UT is a great place for research and is more than willing to help you if you have a project you want to pursue. As a bonus, it is in the heart of downtown Austin. This is most definitely a boon ,as Austin is such an amazing and vibrant city.Read Less"

"UT is a very large school. This may be quite a culture shock to students from small towns, so prepare yourself to be a very tiny fish in a 40 Acre pond. The greatest takeaway I had from my UT experience is that your own learning is ultimately within your hands. Because the institution is so large, each student needed to work to advocate for his or her own learning goals. Although there is little hand-holding at UT, there is immense intellectual and artistic freedom. If you have an idea you'd like to research or an independent study course you'd like to propose, the administration is happy to help your pursue your curiosities. The seminar classes (small, upper division) are incredible. Tons of really bright, experienced professors at UT who are a wealth of knowledge. However, the lecture classes (100+ students, typically first and second year students) are terrible! Who can possible learn well when you are just one out of a hundred anonymous students in a basement auditorium listening to someone talk *at* you instead of *with you. I would advise avoiding as many of these courses as possible.Read Less"

"The university is full of resources, however, the system is so bureaucracy and haste. You have to master paperwork before you master your degree. UT has given me hard time since I arrived to campus. The administration will do anything to make it hard for you. They reevaluated my admission and they kept me on my toes although I am one of the best candidates and I was accepted in much better universities. They also delayed my graduation one semester because I missed a deadline and they were short on evaluators to finish the evaluation application. Teachers are very racist and they would make fun of international students in class. They would assume that you are treated badly in your country and they would treat you the same way. The university is full of assistance centers that would try to handle your anxiety since they know that THEY STRESS YOU OUT MORE THAN THEY SHOULD. You will always receive emails from the mental health center, I wondered why in the beginning but now I know for sure the reason. It is definitely research focused and they care the least about students. Keep away from this university.Read Less"

"UT Austin offers a great environment for its students not only academically, but socially as well. The level of education is very high and harder than most other schools in Texas, especially for the sciences. They offer lots of opportunities for research and there are many labs with a variety of research topics that may suit your interest. Socially, UT has a tremendous amount of student organizations and they make it very simple to get involved with. Most students live on or next to campus, so it's very convenient to get to after-school activities or meetings which are held on campus. I would encourage you to get involved with something so that you have a group to hangout/study with. Biochemistry in particular is known to be a very hard major, and a lot of the learning will happen on your own, not necessarily through the teachers. The teachers provide the resources and are always available for questions, but do expect to be studying a lot on your own. Personally, I found the content presented by my teachers to be extremely interesting and they try to make it applicable to daily life. The tests can be very hard, but studying in groups helps a lot (you'll realize you're not the only one that's lost!), but don't let that scare you, it is do-able, and often times generously curved haha. Teachers care and tend to be very understanding of personal circumstance and are very eager to help, so try to go to office hours and develop a relationship with your professor.Read Less"

"If I had the chance to choose again, I would not have picked corporate communications as my major. Go with something more niche and applicable to the real world. Do finance, accounting, computer science, etc. Corporate communications is too vague and looks meaningless on a resume. However, I loved classes and the professors. I learned a lot and thought the material was very interesting, it just was not very applicable to the actual corporate field. Also, people don't mention this enough, but DO INTERNSHIPS. Real work experience is worth so much more than the degree. That is what companies are looking for when they are hiring is your experience. Otherwise, UT was amazing and Austin is the best. Please don't neglect having some fun while you're there. I regret staying on campus and studying all the time. Have some fun! Also, do whatever you can to not move back home after graduating... it's hard but moving back home is worse.Read Less"