Graduate Program

04/08/2025 - The 2025-2026 rankings tout computer science at The University of Texas at Austin as among the seven best nationally.

11/06/2024 - Five years ago, UT Austin launched the Master’s of Computer Science, creating online pathways to its high-caliber programs. Since then, the university has broadened its offerings to include online programs in data science and artificial intelligence, all now unified under Computer and Data Science Online (CDSO).

05/08/2024 - The University of Texas has introduced a new Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence program, which has received a tremendous response from students. Over 600 students have enrolled in the program's first semester, indicating the growing interest in AI-related jobs worldwide. The university has emphasized the program's focus on developing AI experts for future generations. The curriculum strongly emphasizes ethics to equip graduates with the necessary skills to navigate the ethical aspects of AI technology.

04/09/2024 - The 2024-2025 rankings tout computer science at The University of Texas at Austin as among the seven best nationally.

02/20/2024 - The newly introduced Online Master's in Artificial Intelligence (MSAI) program at the University of Texas at Austin is strategically designed to meet the dynamic needs of the AI sector while placing a strong emphasis on ethical considerations. Throughout the program, students are immersed in challenging coursework, including a compulsory "Ethics in AI" course that underscores the importance of responsible AI utilization, incorporating assignments featuring AI tools such as ChatGPT.

02/09/2024 - The University of Texas at Austin has welcomed its first cohort of students in the new, affordable, online artificial intelligence graduate degree program.

11/08/2023 - In mathematical optimization, a new approach is emerging, promising to transform how we tackle intricate challenges across various domains. Consider the complexity of bilevel optimization, a problem that has confounded experts in machine learning, engineering, and other fields. Recent advances are providing new insights into this intricate landscape, presenting a streamlined technique that has the potential to significantly enhance our ability to navigate these complex problems.

04/25/2023 - AUSTIN, Texas — The UT Computer Science graduate program continues to be recognized as a top 10 program in the nation, as well as among the top 5 among public schools and the best in Texas, according to the latest edition of “Best Graduate Schools” from U.S. News & World Report released today. The magazine ranks programs in alternating years.

01/26/2023 - Delivered by the Department of Computer Science and Machine Learning Laboratory, the Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence (MSAI) will be the first large-scale degree program of its kind and the only master’s degree program in AI from a top-ranked institution to be priced close to $10,000. The master’s degree covers about two years’ worth of course content, to be taken at the learner’s own pace, and master’s degree will be delivered in partnership with online course provider edX.

03/29/2022 - According to U.S. News & World Report’s 2023 "Best Graduate Schools" report, the UT Computer Science graduate program is among the top 10 best graduate programs for computer science in the country, as well as being one of the top 5 among public schools and the best in Texas.