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The Office of Career & Life Design aims to empower all graduate students and postdocs to design their own paths. They act as a central hub for resources, services and support so that all grad students and postdocs can excel in their work, build essential skills, maintain personal well-being and prepare for their future careers.
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7,500+
Master's Students
Total Enrollment
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Doctoral Students
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#13
For Scientific Research
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#14
Most Innovative School in the U.S.
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The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs
Postdoctoral scholars at the University can access a site dedicated entirely for them. Meet the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs, learn more about onboarding and benefits, get access to resources and more!
Events for Graduate Students
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@utaustingradschoolYou might have seen Yanbing Zhou before...at the Olympic Games opening and closing ceremonies. Prior to pursuing a Ph.D. in exercise physiology with @utexascoe, Zhou was a professional DanceSport athlete for 20 years.
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@utaustingradschoolEmma Palmer, who is in the last year of her Ph.D. in environmental and water resources engineering from @cockrellschool, is passionate about understanding fundamental environmental interactions and the impacts on sustainability and human health.
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@utaustingradschoolCongratulations to our doctoral students on this incredible milestone — earning your Ph.D. from The University of Texas at Austin. Your hard work has paid off 🤘 We can’t wait to see all of the amazing things you will do! #UTGrad25
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@utaustingradschool“I wanted to understand the physical underpinnings of diseases, especially neurological diseases such as Alzheimer’s or ALS,” said Keegan Lorenz-Ochoa, fourth-year Ph.D. candidate in physical chemistry @texasscience.
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@utaustingradschoolYou’ve seen him at games, pep rallies and all across campus bringing the Texas Fight spirit wherever he goes. Hook ‘Em is graduating! Known off the field as Austin Uresti, he’s been the heart and horns of our University pride.
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@utaustingradschoolCongratulations to our master’s students on graduating from The University of Texas at Austin! 🎓🧡🤘 We are so proud of you! We will do it all again on Saturday to celebrate doctoral students.
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@utaustingradschoolKhashayar Moshksayan’s research can range in size from less than the width of a hair to five millimeters in diameter, but the impact is immeasurable! Moshksayan, who graduates this semester with a Ph.D.
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@utaustingradschoolThe Graduate School has announced the 2025 winners of its professional and student awards. The awards recognize excellence in graduate academics, teaching and professional services.
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@utaustingradschool“People often think older adults don’t need as much sleep, but that’s actually a myth,” Zexi Zhou said, fourth-year Ph.D. candidate in human development and family sciences @texasscience.