The University of Texas at Dallas Reviews

"While the school in general was great and I did enjoy the classes I took, my degree was brand new at the time of my enrollment, and the degree plan had not been well established. Because of this, I didn’t learn a lot of the things I needed in order to be successful in my field."

"I attended UT Dallas from 2013 - 2017, where I studied Mechanical Engineering. At that time, UT Dallas was an up and coming school and the Mechanical Engineering Department was quite new as well. However, with all of these factors I still believe I received a good education at UT Dallas and met some great friends who I still keep in touch with to this day even after graduation. The environment does come off as a bit "nerdy" because many people focus on academics but you can find your niche here regardless.Read Less"

"My college experience was less than ideal because of the COVID pandemic. My entire junior year and half of my sophomore year was done online which was not ideal for someone studying engineering. I also had to graduate a year late because of the lack of class availability. Two of my courses needed to graduate were scheduled at the same time which forced me to have to stay an extra semester to take just one class."

"UTD is a great university with a diverse student community and helpful professors. The CS department offers good opportunities to learn practical skills in software development, AI, and databases. Though classes can be challenging time and again, but it provides valuable learning experiences,"

"Overall, I had a positive experience attending the University of Texas at Dallas. I felt that the academic standards were very respectable and the university provided assistance outside of the classroom to help you find your pathway into your career. The instructors are very well-vetted as both educators and experts within their fields of study. I was able to learn firsthand from professors that already had a wealth of experience in the field I was studying, and this helped me find the best opportunities to discover what my desired career path might look like. I would recommend this university to prospective college students if they are seeking a high-level education with many opportunities to learn and be involved on campus outside the classroom.Read Less"

"Attended this university as a last-minute choice and ended up loving my experience. There is endless opportunity to learn and grow. The professors are incredibly engaging and creative. The community is welcoming. You can always find a place to fit in. I believe the university has grown since I attended, so I'm sure there is not as much of a "tight-knit" atmosphere. I would still highly recommend."

"UTD is a solid and affordable choice for your education. I attended on scholarship, but many of my friends were able to pay their way through without massive loans even with just a part time job. I found the academics to be reasonably challenging, and the honors program provides great opportunities as well. I can't speak for the quality of the IT and Data Analytics program these days, as they may have shifted towards being completely AI driven, but in the late 2010s/early 2020s there was a good mix of foundational coursework and real world applications.Read Less"

"I think the University of Texas at Dallas has one of the best neuroscience programs in Texas. The university is very academic focused, so if one would decide to go here it may be easier to focus on academics. The social aspects of the university are mediocre, but the education is top level."

"My experience at this university was generally positive. The courses gave me a strong foundation in my field, and many lecturers were supportive and knowledgeable. I appreciated the learning environment, campus resources, and opportunities to work with other students. Like any institution, there were areas that could improve, such as communication and administrative speed, but overall I gained useful skills and knowledge that helped prepare me for future work and personal growth."

"Professors were extremely knowledgeable and provided a great learning environment that set up students for success. Additionally, the degree plan involved great classes that fit the needed competency for the chosen field. My academic viewpoint for this school is great, and I find it a good school for growing academically."

"I enjoyed my time at The University of Texas at Dallas and felt what really made the experience shine was the depth of its academic rigor and quality of professors, particularly in the Neuroscience program, which is perhaps one of the best in the state of Texas. The school is a little on the boring side looks wise (but is continuously improving!) and still has yet to totally shake off the “commuter school” label, but its academics more than make up for its mediocre “traditional college experience” vibe. If you are looking for the traditional Greek fraternity/sorority lifestyle, massive fan devotion and turnout for school sport related events (I.e. football and basketball), or a campus with more historical or older architectural appeal, or simply super crazy parties and tons of extroverts everywhere, this is NOT the school for you. If all or most of those things are unimportant to you, and you are someone who wants to major in STEM, follow Pre-health requisite paths, or various Business degree pathways, then UTD is an *excellent* choice of school. Another benefit for any north Texans out there is that in the major paths I mentioned above, UTD is just as good if not better as far as academic quality and professor quality is concerned in my opinion than other BIG Texas universities with far more intimate classes and you get the benefit of not having to move far away from home/friends/significant other unless, of course that is, if you want to 🙂Read Less"

"The University of Texas at Dallas is an excellent school for young people who are serious about their academic experience. I attended the school from 2015-2019 and obtained a chemistry degree. I found the instructors and classes to be of excellent quality. I believe that the skills I learned in school have helped me further my career. I also enjoyed attending the school because UT Dallas provides a liberal college experience in a very conservative state."

"UT Dallas had a great business school with overall great faculty. Campus was in a great spot in terms of student engagement and location (north Dallas).The students population was very diverse with a majority of students being international. The lack of a football team did not affect the school but made the focus on the academics."

"The program provides all the knowledge I need to start my career in Analytics. However, I feel like there's not much assistance offered for international students in acquiring internship. Also, for Master programs, the majority of students are from India so I do not feel it's diverse, it's like I'm in a little India in a middle of Texas."

"Coming from a non-business experience and freshly graduated from my Bachelors in education from another school and about to start my first teaching job, I had no idea which classes to take and what order. I had the course catalog but it did not tell me the order to take classes in. Therefore, I reached out to my advisor twice during two different semesters. Basically, her advice was not that helpful and was to go off the course catalog and sign up for any class that was available that fit my schedule. She did not specify which classes to take first even if I asked. I decided to do my best on the order of classes. As I was taking classes, I realized that I should have taken some classes before the previous semester. It would have made the class semester much easier but I did not have that knowledge or guidance. Also, it has been 2 years since graduation and I have yet to land a full time job in the industry I want. I have fallen between the cracks and whenever I do get guidance they push to go after different career doubting me and my abilities when many people who know the industry have told me I would excel in it. Basically, I have stopped asking them for help and am on this path by myself.Read Less"

"UT Dallas is overall a great school. Academically it is top tier and the quality of the instructors are amazing. Socially it is not necessarily a "party school", but there are a lot of student organizations that can meet most people's interests. Essentially, you get out what you put in."

"The University of Texas at Dallas offers a supportive and academically focused environment for students from diverse backgrounds. The campus is modern, clean, and well-equipped with libraries, research facilities, and collaborative study spaces. Professors are generally knowledgeable and approachable, and many courses emphasize practical skills alongside theory. UTD also has a strong international student community, which makes it easy to feel welcome and connected. While the campus social life is quieter compared to some larger universities, it is a great place for students who are motivated, career-oriented, and looking for strong academic preparation.Read Less"

"I graduated during covid so my experience is different than most other people. The last semester I had was online as everything needed to shift so people could keep their distance from each other. Regardless, I enjoyed UDT and im proud to be an alumni. I learned a lot from the professors and they had an impact on the way I looked at the world around me. I have yet to do anything significant with my degree, but I enjoyed my experience at UDT and I miss it at times."

"University of Texas at Dallas is not seen as a vibrant social community in comparison to larger public schools in Texas. However, there are still plenty of opportunities behind the surface. And if you are an introvert, which this school loves to attract, there are so many clubs and group to join and find your niche. Aside from the social aspect, the academics are robust, the research labs are ever-expanding and provide a wide range for you to dip your toe in prior to locking in and launching into a career.Read Less"

"UTD provides a great environment for academics but is lacking when it comes to having a social community. Many students seem reserved and/or stick to their own cliques. In regards to the education, I would say it is one of the best public education universities and I feel it helped prepare me for my career."