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School of Computing

Powering innovation. Grounding discovery. Shaping the future.

The UT Austin School of Computing unites world-class strengths in Computer Science, Statistics and Data Science, and Information to build one of the nation’s leading engines for digital innovation, fueled by expertise in data and information.

As computing and artificial intelligence reshape every sector of society, UT is taking a bold step forward—aligning technological power with scientific rigor and human insight.

Already one of the nation’s largest producers of talent in these fields, UT expects the School of Computing to further strengthen pathways to high-impact careers, graduate study and research leadership, reinforcing the University’s mission to serve Texas and strengthen the nation.

Situated within the College of Natural Sciences, the School of Computing is designed to meet growing student demand and accelerate interdisciplinary research. With a commitment to hire 50 faculty, the School is primed to educate more of the talent the country needs and to generate more of the knowledge required to support society in navigating profound technological change.

With a vote by the UT Board of Regents on February 19, 2026, UT Austin was granted the authority to create the new School of Computing. The School of Computing is slated to open in fall 2026.

Existing degree programs will remain in place, and students will experience continuity in their academic paths, alongside expanded access to interdisciplinary resources and experiences through the School of Computing.

The school will serve as a new focus for computing excellence, which exists across many areas of our campus. It will bring together top programs in related disciplines to strengthen research collaborations and prepare students for successful careers. — Jim Davis, President, The University of Texas at Austin

Computing in Partnership Across Campus

The School of Computing works in close collaboration with the Chandra Family Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, based in the Cockrell School of Engineering, and with the Oden Institute for Computational Engineering and Sciences and the Texas Advanced Computing Center (TACC), among other campus partners. Together, these units create a powerful, university-wide computing ecosystem that advances research, supports education and drives innovation at scale.