Major Colleges and Schools:
* Natural Sciences: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Astronomy, Geology, Mathematics, etc. They often have specialized sub-fields within each department.
* Engineering: Aerospace, Biomedical, Chemical, Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Petroleum, and many others, including interdisciplinary programs.
* Liberal Arts: History, English, Philosophy, Languages, Literature, Government, Economics, Sociology, Anthropology, etc. This is a huge umbrella covering many humanistic and social scientific fields.
* Business: Accounting, Finance, Management, Marketing, etc. This is housed within the McCombs School of Business, a highly regarded program.
* Communication: Journalism, Advertising, Public Relations, Film, Radio-Television-Film, etc. Often includes digital media and related specializations.
* Fine Arts: Music, Art, Theatre & Dance. These often have performance and studio components.
* Education: Teacher training and education-related research.
* Law: The University of Texas School of Law is a top-ranked institution.
* Pharmacy: Offers programs leading to a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree.
* Nursing: Offers various nursing programs, including undergraduate and graduate degrees.
* Dentistry: Offers dental programs leading to a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree.
* Medicine: The Dell Medical School is a relatively newer addition but a highly prestigious medical school.
This is not an exhaustive list, and many programs offer specialized tracks, minors, and certificates within these broader categories. To get a truly comprehensive view, you should consult the UT Austin website's academic catalog.