The University of Texas at Austin, Public research university in Austin, United States
The University of Texas at Austin is a large public research institution with multiple colleges and schools that draws students from across the United States and worldwide. The campus features libraries, laboratories, and classroom buildings connected by pathways and open spaces that form the heart of the academic community.
The institution was founded in 1883 following a public decision about where to locate it. It grew from a small school into one of the nation's largest universities over the following decades.
The Harry Ransom Center at the university maintains extensive collections of manuscripts, photographs, and rare books for research and academic purposes.
Visitors can find various entry points and orientation landmarks on the grounds that make it easy to access publicly available areas. Most walking paths are flat and easy to navigate, making them ideal for self-guided exploration.
The university generates $8.8 billion annually for the Austin region while maintaining partnerships with major technology companies like Dell, Apple, Google, and Tesla.
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Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium
178 m
Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum
422 m
Main Building
570 m
Blanton Museum of Art
589 m
Littlefield Fountain
598 m
Dolph Briscoe Center for American History
419 m
Battle Hall
650 m
George Washington
576 m
University of Texas Performing Arts Center
245 m
Austin
555 m
Clark Field
410 m
Physics, Math, and Astronomy Building
417 m
J. Frank Dobie House
481 m
Flawn Academic Center
668 m
Batts Hall
518 m
Calhoun Hall
645 m
Painter Hall
540 m
Garrison Hall
479 m
Benedict Hall
539 m
Burdine Hall
630 m
Jackson Geological Sciences Building
235 m
Waggener Hall
392 m
The Seven Mustangs
228 m
Texas Memorial Museum
244 m
LBJ Presidential Library
421 m
Sutton Hall
700 m
Texas Science & Natural History Museum
250 m
Lee and Joe Jamail Texas Swimming Center
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