Ranked among the biggest and best research universities in the country, The University of Texas at Austin is a leading institution with a bold, ambitious vision. Amid the backdrop of a city recognized for its creative and entrepreneurial spirit, the university provides a place for tomorrow’s artists, scientists, athletes, doctors, entrepreneurs and engineers to explore countless opportunities. University of Texas at Austin is the flagship school of The University of Texas System, which includes eight academic universities and six health institutions statewide. Its large student body, storied history, strong community and richness of tradition have given rise to a proud alumni base of more than 484,000. In 2014, The University of Texas at Austin successfully completed its historic Campaign for Texas by raising $856 million, an amount believed to be the largest ever raised by any Texas institution in a single year. Over the entire eight-year campaign, the university received an estimated $3.1 billion in gifts, pledges and donations, making it the largest capital campaign ever conducted in Texas and among the most successful campaigns ever completed by a public university in the United States.