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ADMISSIONS

At the UT School of Architecture, we believe our disciplines play a key role in addressing complex local, regional, national, and global issues, and that our work will advance a better built environment and quality of life for all people. By blending principle and practice both inside and outside the classroom, we provide our students with a hands-on, professionally driven understanding of all scales of the built environment. 

Here, you join an interdisciplinary community of designers, planners, and scholars committed to creative exploration, ambitious scholarship, and critical practice. 

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The School of Architecture offers degrees at the undergraduate, graduate and doctoral levels.

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The University of Texas at Austin School of Architecture is committed to making quality education affordable and achievable for all students. There are opportunities for students to receive funding from a number of sources, including:  financial aid packages, recruitment funding for new students, continuing student scholarships, independent research travel scholarships, TA or GRA appointments, program-specific scholarship opportunities, and more.

$2.1M
SCHOLARSHIPS
AWARDED
2023-2024
25%
OF STUDENTS 
RECEIVED SCHOLARSHIPS
2023-2024

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    On display: INDEX. <br><br>Showcasing student work from the 2025-2026 academic year, INDEX. creates a calm, embodied environment that activates architecture and grounds our abstractions and creations in reality. <br>
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    On display: INDEX.

    Showcasing student work from the 2025-2026 academic year, INDEX. creates a calm, embodied environment that activates architecture and grounds our abstractions and creations in reality.

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    Studies in Asia 🇯🇵🇰🇷 <br>
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    Studies in Asia 🇯🇵🇰🇷

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    In this alumni profile, students Peter Hebda and Hannah Ongmanchi spoke with David Harrison (B.Arch '79) about his professional successes, the role of travel in architecture school, and his favorite parts of being back on campus. Catch the full interview on our YouTube channel - link in our bio!
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    In this alumni profile, students Peter Hebda and Hannah Ongmanchi spoke with David Harrison (B.Arch '79) about his professional successes, the role of travel in architecture school, and his favorite parts of being back on campus. Catch the full interview on our YouTube channel - link in our bio!

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    Our buildings have seen many generations of students and changes. One thing remains steadfast: we always miss you when you’re gone. Enjoy your summer break, and come back to us ready to make memories! ☀️📚
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    Our buildings have seen many generations of students and changes. One thing remains steadfast: we always miss you when you’re gone. Enjoy your summer break, and come back to us ready to make memories! ☀️📚

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    Finding and making instruments of care for Puerto Rico 🇵🇷 <br>
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    Finding and making instruments of care for Puerto Rico 🇵🇷

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    Introducing the next generation of architects, designers and planners.🤘 Congratulations to UTSOA Class of 2026! We can't wait to see what you do next. 🎓 <br /><br />📸 : @ticomendoza
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    Introducing the next generation of architects, designers and planners.🤘 Congratulations to UTSOA Class of 2026! We can't wait to see what you do next. 🎓

    📸 : @ticomendoza

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    Not a goodbye, just a see you later. 👋 🎓Commencement is TODAY! Let's make this the perfect ending to your chapter as students. <br><br>Details:<br>• Hogg Memorial Auditorium (2300 Whitis Ave.) (Doors open at 1 pm!)<br>• 2:00 PM (CDT)
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    Not a goodbye, just a see you later. 👋 🎓Commencement is TODAY! Let's make this the perfect ending to your chapter as students.

    Details:
    • Hogg Memorial Auditorium (2300 Whitis Ave.) (Doors open at 1 pm!)
    • 2:00 PM (CDT)

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    Celebrating 50 Years ✨ Congratulations to Professors Michael Garrison and Larry Speck for celebrating 50 years with us here at the School of Architecture.
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    Celebrating 50 Years ✨ Congratulations to Professors Michael Garrison and Larry Speck for celebrating 50 years with us here at the School of Architecture.

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    Hello from Copenhagen 👋 <br><br>Architecture student Isabella Main traveled from UT Austin to Copenhagen, Denmark to work with @adeptarchitects as part of @utsoaprp.<br>
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    Hello from Copenhagen 👋

    Architecture student Isabella Main traveled from UT Austin to Copenhagen, Denmark to work with @adeptarchitects as part of @utsoaprp.