University of Texas at Dallas

The University of Texas at Dallas (UT Dallas) was founded in June, 1969 as a public research institution. UT Dallas now offers over 133 academic programs, 50 research institutes and centers, as well as 7 schools. The Carnegie Foundation has classified the University of Texas Dallas as a high research activity institution. UT Dallas is also one of the best values among America's public colleges according to the Princeton Review. Furthermore, the School of Economic, Political, and Policy Sciences is considered to be a top program in the nation. The school offers intensive courses such as economics, criminology, public affairs, sociology, and public policy.