22 'Party Schools' That Also Offer Surprisingly Elite Academics

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Akanksha Sharma
June 16, 2025

8. University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin): "Keep Austin Weird" & World-Class Programs

Main Building, University of Texas at Austin - Austin, Texas, USA. Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons @Daderot

UT Austin thrives in a city known for its live music, vibrant culture, and "Keep Austin Weird" ethos, all contributing to an energetic social scene. Simultaneously, it's a premier public research university with world-renowned programs. Its computer science, engineering, and business (McCombs School) departments are consistently ranked among the nation's elite, alongside top programs in communications and petroleum engineering. UT Austin offers a potent combination of big-city fun and high-caliber academics, attracting top talent to the heart of Texas.

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