At UT Dallas, research is at the heart of graduate education. Research inspires our faculty and students to ask big questions, to dig deeper, to learn and apply new knowledge to real-world problems. Research has contributed to UT Dallas’ growth and has propelled our path to Tier I status. Our graduate students benefit from our research-oriented academic programs, collaborative relationships, exceptional teaching and mentoring and access to our many vibrant research centers. Our location in a diverse and thriving urban environment provides students with unique opportunities to bring their developing skills to industry, government, the community and beyond.