The University of Texas at Austin is the largest institution of The University of Texas System. The University is a major research university home to more than 52,000 students, 2,700 faculty and 15,000 staff members. We are dedicated to improving the quality of life of the people of Texas and the United States and are a leading provider of education and research with a depth and diversity of resources unmatched by most other public universities. As an enduring symbol of the spirit of Texas—big, ambitious and bold—the university drives economic and social progress in Texas and serves our nation as a leading center of knowledge and creativity.