Arlington sits halfway between Dallas and Fort Worth, and the University of Texas at Arlington's College of Business trades on that spot. It is one of the larger business schools in Texas, with AACSB accreditation and a big international graduate community, especially from India. The master's programmes in business analytics and information systems attract the most overseas students. Tuition is modest for a large public research university.
Arlington, Texas, United States
Official website: uta.edu
University of Texas at Arlington
AACSB
Carnegie R1 university
$16,000 – $24,000
International students, graduate tuition and fees
$12,000 – $16,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on uta.edu before you apply.
MS Business Analytics
Masters DegreeDuration
18 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
MS Information Systems
Masters DegreeDuration
18 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
MS Quantitative Finance
Masters DegreeDuration
18 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
MBA
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
BBA Finance
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 61
STEM-designated master's degrees in analytics and information systems.
A big Indian student community on campus.
A location between two major business cities.
Graduates join Dallas-Fort Worth employers such as American Airlines, Texas Instruments and Toyota North America.
Analytics and information systems graduates often start as data or business analysts.
STEM-designated master's graduates may qualify for up to three years of OPT.
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Postgrad
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Arlington is home to AT&T Stadium, where the Cowboys play, and the Rangers' ballpark. The campus is close to the entertainment district and cheap student apartments along Cooper Street.
The city has no regular rail or bus network, so students rely on campus shuttles, rideshare or a car. Dallas and Fort Worth are each about 25 minutes away.
Form I-20 issued by the institution
Proof of funds for one academic year
SEVIS I-901 fee payment receipt
Completed DS-160 online application
US embassy or consulate interview
Passport valid six months beyond stay
UTA admits graduate students on a rolling basis. International applicants should aim for about May for fall and October for spring to allow time for the I-20 and visa.
Most business programmes start in fall (August) and spring (January). Some also have a summer start.
International students come in on an F-1 visa. The I-20 comes from University of Texas at Arlington after you confirm your place and show you can cover a year of costs; you then pay the SEVIS fee, fill in the DS-160 and book your consulate interview.
Business analytics, information systems, quantitative finance and the MBA are the most popular choices. Master's programmes need a bachelor's degree, IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 79, and the GMAT or GRE for some programmes, with waivers possible.
UTA offers competitive scholarships to new graduate students. Some awards can qualify out-of-state students for in-state tuition rates. Check the college's scholarship pages when you apply.
