The University of Texas System is a Texas-based public university system established in 1876. It offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate degrees across various disciplines, including arts and sciences, business, dentistry, education, engineering, law, medicine, nursing, pharmacy, and social work. With a mission to cultivate minds as guardians of democracy, the system serves over 254,000 students and employs a substantial academic and administrative staff. The system's headquarters are located in Austin, Texas.
The University of Texas System has achieved significant milestones, including an endowment of $44.8 billion and a budget of $26.1 billion as of Fall 2022. It is recognized for its innovation, consistently topping the National Academy of Inventors' patent rankings for U.S. universities. Notable achievements include the UT Medical Branch John Sealy School of Medicine students being named Fulbright Program Scholars and initiatives like the UT Center at Laredo aimed at future investments. James B. Milliken serves as the current chancellor.