About

We don't just believe in positive change. We shaped a university around it.

The University of Texas at San Antonio is redefining higher education. We empower career-ready graduates and health professionals by delivering degrees, licenses and certifications with lasting impact, while also fueling economic growth for our region, state and nation. With a focus on student success, research excellence and comprehensive patient care, our university is a model for public universities of the future. We are the third-largest public research university in Texas and offer the most comprehensive range of educational opportunities available in the state.

Notable Distinctions

#6
Ranked among top-rising 25 institutions in North America for health sciences
2024 Global Ranking of Academic Subjects
#1
Best value among UT System Universities
Wall Street Journal/ College Pulse, 2024
Top 27%
Top public universities in America
Niche, 2025
1 of 10
Institutions in the U.S. designated as a Center for Academic Excellence
National Security Agency and the Department of Homeland Security

Making an Impact

Preparing Students for the Jobs of Tomorrow

Our students receive a high-quality, career-focused and technology-driven education from day one. Our graduates bring critical skills to the San Antonio workforce, meeting industry demands and shaping Texas’ workforce, health outcomes and economic landscape.

Research that Matters

Our research enterprise spans numerous disciplines and is relentlessly committed to discoveries that benefit society at large. Through our world-class research centers and institutes and our Health Science Center, our students and research faculty are working to solve the world’s grandest challenges in highly specialized areas of healthcare, AI, cybersecure manufacturing, energy security and more.

Making Lives Better

Our Health Science Center is committed to delivering life-changing care to make lives better for San Antonio and its surrounding communities, South Texas and beyond. Through academics, research, patient care and service to the community, our Health Science Center is promoting the advancement of human health and reducing health disparities for all.

The University of Texas at San Antonio

Our Mission

The mission of The University of Texas at San Antonio is to make lives better by advancing excellence in education; research, discovery and commercialization; health; public service; and community engagement.

Our History

We have a unique and rich history rooted in the community we serve. Learn more about our impact on San Antonio and beyond.

UT San Antonio Main Campus and UT Health Science Center
Taylor Eighmy, President

Meet our President

“At UT San Antonio, we have a uniquely powerful set of circumstances to help us amplify our ambitious goals. Together, we are maximizing these opportunities to build something truly extraordinary.”

Taylor Eighmy, PhD
Meet President Eighmy

Defining Excellence, At Every Turn

Our university is recognized in several distinct areas of excellence.

Carnegie Classification of Top Tier Research Institution
Tier One Research Classification

Recognizes UT San Antonio as one of nation’s top 4% research institutions

Carnegie Foundation for Elective Community Engagement
Community Engagement Classification

Highlights UT San Antonio’s commitment to serving South Texas

Innovation & Economic for Prosperity University
Innovation & Economic Prosperity University

Recognizes UT San Antonio’s leadership in fostering economic growth, prosperity and innovation

Carnegie Classification for Opportunity College and University
Excellence in Advancing Student Success

Recognizes UT San Antonio’s commitment to boosting student earning potential through measurable efforts

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Our Campuses and Locations

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