The University of Texas at Arlington

About Us

The University of Texas at Arlington is a pre-eminent place for intellectual pursuits and a driver of positive change regionally, nationally, and internationally. An educational leader in the heart of the thriving North Texas metropolitan area, UT Arlington nurtures minds within an environment that values excellence, ingenuity, and diversity. Whether providing an unparalleled education for its nearly 52,000 on-campus and online students or addressing important societal challenges, the University is committed to life-enhancing discovery, innovative instruction, and caring community engagement.

Unprecedented advancements continue to propel UT Arlington toward its goal of becoming one of America's premier research institutions. Pioneering faculty members have helped research expenditures reach record levels, and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching classifies the University as a Research University/High Research Activity.

With a rising number of campus residents, UT Arlington has become a first-choice university for students seeking a vibrant college experience. These diverse and talented scholars represent nearly 120 countries and pursue more than 180 bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees in a broad range of disciplines. Of the University's more than 200,000 alumni, about 112,000 live in North Texas and contribute to UT Arlington's annual economic impact of $12.8 billion in the region and $13.6 billion in the state.