Science & Engineering
Leading Energy Innovation
No university is more deeply connected to energy than The University of Texas at Austin. With unmatched research spanning energy exploration, sustainability, production, storage, transmission and environmental protection, UT is at the forefront of addressing global energy challenges.
Led by top-ranked schools, multidisciplinary programs and world-class researchers, UT brings together experts from across the University, industry and government. These collaborations drive the innovative projects and solutions essential to producing sustainable energy that supports healthy economies and communities.
Cockrell School of Engineering
The Cockrell School is a powerhouse of energy innovation, with nearly a century of leadership spanning from its roots in oil and gas to groundbreaking advancements in batteries and renewables. With 20+ energy centers, 60+ industry partners and $68 million in DOE funding in the last four years alone, Texas Engineers are tackling growing global energy demands while limiting emissions for a more sustainable future.
Jackson School of Geosciences
The Jackson School of Geosciences is the largest geosciences school in the country and one of the top-ranked in the world. With more than $100 million in DOE funding over the last decade and 70+ industry partners, Jackson School scientists and students lead energy research in oil and gas, carbon capture and storage, critical minerals, hydrogen and geothermal energy.
School of Architecture
The School of Architecture offers robust programs in sustainable design, equipping students with the skills to address energy challenges through energy-efficient and environmentally conscious building practices. With an interdisciplinary approach, students work alongside faculty and professionals to develop solutions for real-world energy and environmental issues.
College of Natural Sciences
UT Austin’s largest college advances education and research at the foundation of the technologies that power our lives. Natural Sciences researchers are making groundbreaking discoveries with applications to improve and advance batteries, solar energy, quantum technologies, microprocessors and electronics, through collaborations involving material scientists, physicists, chemists, biologists, computer scientists and biochemists.
Energy Institute
UT’s Energy Institute facilitates strategic partnerships to support energy-related research, education and entrepreneurship across campus, throughout the region and beyond. Serving as a convener of expertise across the University, the Institute brings researchers, faculty and students together from diverse academic disciplines to support interdisciplinary collaboration and builds connections between campus and external stakeholders to advance energy innovation.
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UT offers a comprehensive and unrivaled energy education, preparing you to tackle global challenges across science, technology, law, policy and business.