Founded in 1969, The University of Texas at Dallas has evolved into one of the top research institutions in Texas. Located in the heart of one of the fastest-growing regions in the country, UT Dallas provides some of the state’s most-lauded business, engineering and science programs, and also has developed a breadth of highly diverse educational paths with over 140 academic programs across eight schools, including innovative and traditional programs in the liberal arts. UT Dallas is home to nearly 30,000 students who choose to learn at a campus known for academic rigor, career focus and social opportunities. Forbes ranks UT Dallas as the No. 1 best value in Texas among public universities and U.S. News & World Report ranks UTD No. 3 in Texas among national public universities. UTD is backed by The University of Texas System and is aligned strategically with other institutions, corporations and nonprofits to offer opportunities to students and alumni. As an agile and rapidly growing university, UTD attracts an uncommon combination of student and faculty resources to the dynamic and globally connected Dallas-Fort Worth area. UT Dallas is home to students from over 150 countries and is one of the top 30 most ethnically diverse student populations in the country according to U.S. News and World Report. Learn more at utdallas.edu.