The University of Texas at Dallas is a young public research university in Richardson, in the Dallas tech corridor. It is best known for computer science, engineering, business and audiology, and for one of the largest computer science programmes in the US. Choose it for a technology-focused degree next to the headquarters of Texas Instruments and hundreds of tech firms.
Richardson, United States
Official website: utdallas.edu
#596
Top 50 worldwide under 50 years old (THE)
One of the largest programmes in the US, top 50 (U.S. News)
Top 50 US business school for research (UTD rankings)
$28,000 – $42,000
International students, non-resident undergraduate and master's rates
$14,000 – $18,000
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 utdallas.edu before you apply.
MS Computer Science
Masters DegreeDuration
18 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 80
MS Business Analytics
Masters DegreeDuration
18 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 80
MS Information Technology and Management
Masters DegreeDuration
18 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 80
MS Electrical Engineering
Masters DegreeDuration
18 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 80
MBA (Jindal School of Management)
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 80
BS Computer Science
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 80
Computer science — one of the largest programmes in the US, with a large Indian student community.
Founded by the founders of Texas Instruments, whose headquarters is next to campus.
Jindal School of Management — among the largest business schools in Texas.
Dallas tech corridor — AT&T, Toyota North America and hundreds of tech firms within a short drive.
Graduates join Texas Instruments, AT&T, Amazon, Capital One, Toyota and Dallas's tech and finance firms.
STEM master's graduates can work in the US for up to three years on OPT.
Computer science bachelor's graduates report median starting salaries around USD 80,000-90,000.
Business analytics and ITM graduates move into consulting and analytics roles across Dallas-Fort Worth.
Undergrad
15 Jan 2027
Postgrad
Varies by programme
Undergrad
1 Oct 2026
Postgrad
Varies by programme
The 500-acre campus in Richardson is a modern site with a central mall, new engineering and science buildings and student housing on campus, with a DART light-rail station nearby.
Richardson is a suburb in the Dallas tech corridor with moderate rent and a big South Asian community. Dallas's downtown is 20 minutes away, and a car helps.
Form I-20 issued by UT Dallas
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
For fall 2027 undergraduate entry, the priority deadline is 15 January 2027, with applications accepted later while places last; spring 2027 entry closes 1 October 2026. Graduate deadlines are set by each programme, with most computer science and business master's closing between January and May for fall.
Undergraduates can start in fall (August), spring (January) or summer (May). Most master's programmes, including computer science, business analytics, ITM and electrical engineering, admit for both fall and spring, while the MBA is fall only. Check your programme's page to confirm.
You need an F-1 student visa. The International Student Services Office issues your Form I-20 after you accept the offer and submit proof of funding. Then pay the SEVIS fee, complete the DS-160 and book an interview at a US embassy or consulate.
Computer science, business analytics, information technology and management, electrical engineering and the Jindal MBA attract the most international applicants. Graduate admission needs a bachelor's degree with a GPA of at least 3.0, TOEFL 80 or IELTS 6.5, and the GRE or GMAT for some programmes. Undergraduate admission is based mainly on grades.
Yes. International undergraduates are automatically considered for merit scholarships based on their grades when they apply by the priority date, and a competitive scholarship of USD 1,000 or more makes them eligible for in-state tuition. Graduate students can apply for teaching and research assistantships and school-level scholarships.
