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The University of Texas at Austin

Graduate Admissions

To be considered for graduate admission to The University of Texas at Austin, you must meet minimum requirements set by the Graduate School. Requirements of individual graduate programs are often more rigorous than those set by the graduate school.

Every graduate program sets their own deadlines and requires the submission of additional materials. These materials vary by program, but examples include letters of reference, auditions, samples of your work, and personal statements. Information about required materials is available from the graduate coordinator of each program.

Graduate admissions is a shared process at The University of Texas at Austin.

  1. The Graduate and International Admissions Center (GIAC) processes applications from prospective graduate students. 

    Applicants submit the official online application, transcripts, test scores, and processing fees to GIAC. You may also indicate your interest in assistantships and fellowships on the application.

  2. Applications are evaluated by faculty in the graduate program you have selected.

When your application is complete, it will be reviewed on an individual basis by faculty in your proposed program. Final decisions on admissibility are made only after all factors and credentials related to your educational background have been considered. Make sure your academic record indicates excellent preparation for study at the university in your proposed major field.

Applying for Graduate Admission

The Educational Testing Service (ETS) code for
The University of Texas at Austin is 6882.