Grad Life at UT Austin

Life as a graduate student at The University of Texas at Austin means receiving a world class education in top-ranked programs, having access to premium health and wellness resources, the opportunity to join 1,300+ student organizations and more- all while living in Austin, Texas.

Career Resources

As a graduate student at The University of Texas at Austin, you have access to a variety career resources. From workshops and professional development training, to recruitment fairs on campus, you can prepare for your future career while earning your degree.

Housing and Transportation

Graduate students have the option to live off-campus or in university apartments. The resources below will help you find a place to call home—whether you want an apartment close to the university or a house with a yard for your family to enjoy. 

Health and Wellness

The University of Texas at Austin offers many resources to keep you at your peak mentally and physically.

Families and Childcare

The Graduate School recognizes that life events such as becoming a parent can interrupt a student's academic career. The Graduate School is committed to supporting our students. It is our commitment to work with sensitivity and imagination to ensure that all available arrangements are explored by advisers, academic staff and departmental leaders.

Graduate Student Orgs

The Student Activities division of the Office of the Dean of Students offers services and assistance to the 1,300 student organizations on campus, including those especially for graduate students.

Graduate Student Assembly

Since 1968, our mission has been to advocate for graduate & professional student needs on the forty acres and beyond! The Graduate Student Assembly (GSA) at The University of Texas at Austin serves as the official voice of graduate students to UT administrators, staff, and faculty, as well as to the Texas Legislature and UT Board of Regents.

Meet our Graduate Students

Graduate students at The University of Texas at Austin are changing the world. They're transforming health care through research and technology, working to find energy solutions and helping to deepen our sense of history and culture. Read what our graduate students are doing, and follow us on social media to see even more features.