The University of Texas at Dallas

The University of Texas at Dallas (UT Dallas) is a public research university in Richardson, part of the University of Texas System. Its main campus sits on West Campbell Road, between Richardson and Plano.

UT Dallas grew out of a research center founded by the founders of Texas Instruments and became a university in 1969. Today it is known for engineering and computer science, business through the Naveen Jindal School of Management, the natural sciences, and arts and technology. Its researchers work on topics ranging from astrophysics to public health data and artificial intelligence.

The university enrolls undergraduate, master’s and doctoral students and offers on-campus housing, student organizations and recreation facilities. Its athletic teams, the Comets, compete in NCAA Division III, and the school has a nationally known chess program and an esports program.

UT Dallas publishes a strategic plan, Roadmap 2030, laying out its goals for student support, innovation and regional economic growth. Prospective students can find degree programs, admissions paths and campus visit information on the university’s website. The main switchboard is (972) 883-2111.