University of Texas at Dallas: Ranking 2026, Admissions & Application Fee

• UTD is present only at Richardson, TX. It is one of the reputed universities under the University of Texas chain.
• UTD has all the modern facilities like 3 floor library, collaborative study spaces, Comet Cupboard for free groceries, Comet Closet for free professional attire, Cricket Ground, Base ball field, Many Tennis courts, Many Basket ball Courts, Football fields, Volley ball courts, 2 Big dining halls, more than 20+ food courts and major food chain outlets, Health center with all modern equipment, Tech store, Marketplace, Gaming wall, Swimming pools, Gyms, Indoor courts, Pool tables, Table tennis rooms, Indoor games etc
• Since the Indian population is more UTD hosts all major Indian festivals and events. Interdepartment extracurricular competitions occur. For each year there is a freshers party and bash. Lots of clubs for both academic and extracurricular activities. UTD also has a lot of charity clubs that help international students in all ways possible.
• Lot of sport events occur, ranging from individual sports to team sports. Fun games and activities occur every week, organised by different departments. Big Cultural event occur every year where famous personalities grace the occasion. There is a movie theatre where screening happens regularly. More than 40 student organisations are present, ranging from social to academic departments.

• Total Fee for me was approx. $67000.
• Breakdown:
  • Tuition was around $56000.
  • Every semester student insurance was about around $1350 (total 5400 approx.).
  • Extra fee for management school was $4000 in total across 4 semesters.
  • International service fee was $150 per semester ($600 for 4 semesters).
  • Orientation fee was $50
  • The fee is charged every semester. The total amount per semester depends on credits taken for that semester. So the amount is calculated according to credit taken.
  • For me, It would cost $600 approx. per month. Rent - $470, Utilities - $50, other regular expenses - $60 to $70
     

• Everything was great. One campus multiple building for specific department/field of study.
• Library, sports, extra curricular activities all available

• Approximately $60k was fee.

• It's a single campus.
  • All facilities are available like a library, sports facilities, and medical services.
  • Welcome Week and Involvement Fair with food, live music, and over 200 clubs recruiting
  • International Week featuring daily cultural performances and food fair
  • Earth Day Festival with eco friendly vendors and DIY workshops
  • Comet Con, the annual student run anime, gaming, and cosplay convention
  • Rubber Duck Race, a springtime fundraiser where thousands of rubber ducks “race” down the creek
  • Homecoming Week with tailgates, spirit competitions, and alumni events
• UTD offers plenty of ways to get involved outside class. You can join Division III sports teams, intramural leagues, or use the Recreation Center to stay active. Cultural festivals—like International Week and the Rubber Duck Race—bring everyone together for fun and food. With over 300 student orgs (tech clubs, service groups, Greek life, arts), you can explore any interest and build leadership skills. There are also music ensembles, theatre productions, and student media (newspaper, radio). Whether you love sports, culture, or service, you’ll find your community here.

• I have to pay a credit-based tuition fee. The fees apply according to the number of courses you have enrolled for that particular semester. I have mentioned the breakdown according to my I-20
• All are in dollars
  • According to i20, For 1 year
  • Tuition – 35314
  • Living – 20352
  • Medical insurance – 3438
  • For 2 years
  • Tuition – 70628
  • Living – 40704
  • Medical insurance – 6876
  • Monthly expense – $700
  • Rent – 520
  • Food – 130
  • Travel – 50
     

• The campus life at UTD was great, with a lot of events, festivals, clubs, and activities to select from. There were a lot of cultural festivals and events on campus throughout the year, which were a fantastic way to learn about different cultures and traditions. The university also had a lot of clubs and organizations, from academic and professional clubs to recreational and sports clubs.
• I was part of the UTD Computer Science Club. It was a great way to get to know other students who shared the same interests as me. The club hosted numerous activities and events, including hackathons, coding competitions, and tech talks. We also had a lot of fun at game nights, movie nights, and other social events.

• The semester fee for the MS in CS program at UT Dallas was approximately $16,000+.
• Fees is charged on a semester-wise basis (you can pay via credit card, wire transfer or EZ Pay).
• Living expenses, including rent, utilities, and groceries, averaged $800/month, but eating out could increase costs or additional personal expenses could raise the overall cost of living significantly.

I chose UTD because of its excellent academic reputation, especially in Computer Science, and also due to the good career opportunities that comes with it as a result of partnerships with leading companies such as Amazon and Verizon. For my career aspirations, it was essential that I am located in USA which is known as hub of technology and innovations. Equally important to my decision was the fact that family members live around and they can provide both personal help as well as academic assistance. The experience has been all encompassing - academics apart; I have taken part in such activities like ACM and playing for their cricket team. A lively student life is what the campus offers; one striking thing about it is that there exists a balance between academic pursuits and social activities.

Campus life is good. I am part of a few organizations such as ACM and MSA. I also play cricket for the university team, which has been an incredible way to build teamwork and leadership skills. Balancing academics with sports and extracurriculars enhances my overall college experience, helping me grow both professionally and personally while making lifelong connections.

I chose UTD because the Naveen Jindal School of Management is one of the finest in the country and the courses offered at UTD are really relevant and flexible and that is something that aligned with what I wanted to do. I also chose UTD because of the state of Texas, since there are a lot of Indians as well and cities like Austin and Dallas have plenty of opportunities almost equivalent to the west coast.

Other than academics, I believe there is a lot going on in terms of student led clubs, sports, events, activities etc. You just have to look out for all these events and decide which one you want to go to since there are events going on probably everyday. The student organization network is huge here and there are lot of opportunities that revolve around them as well. These organizations hold multiple events and talk shows with industry leaders. One of the clubs that I would like to recommend is Envision. It is a data visualization student organization at the Naveen Jindal School of Management and its aim is to help students with data and how to sell that data. For freshers who are enthusiastic about joining any student organization, Envision should definitely be one of the top choices. I myself benefitted from this as they held bootcamps and hackathons and I was able to understand and apply these skills in projects. Therefore I highly recommend joining this student organization.

I chose this college because it had a good Biotechnology program, good pricing, and this degree is competitive in the job market. Overall, It was a great, enlightening experience where I learned to be independent, make friends, connect with professors and companies, and also where I worked hard and accomplished a lot. Now I have great job offers with good pay and a firm start to my professional life.

There are hundreds of clubs and events, fast WiFi, and an activity center and library free to use for students. I worked in several labs with neat, well-maintained, and new equipment and I got a part-time job as well.

I chose this university as it had good ranking for masters in business analytics; most people from the batch got job on time. Overall experience has been pretty positive although the fees is higher if you don’t get a scholarship. So try to score well in GRE and get a scholarship to make it worth.

College life was fun. Lots of Indian students around so it never felt like I came to the USA for master’s, it felt more like Amity university.

I submitted 1 SOP, resume 3 LORs for my application. I wrote about my interest in the MSBA program and I linked it to how my professional experience of 1.5 years is relevant to this degree. I also mentioned relevant projects and extracurricular experience. LORs were given by my professors. My resume consisted information about my experience, educations, skills and projects. I was interested in UTD because of the ability to choose courses from various schools. Also, the location of the college is great and gives a homely feeling. I heard good reviews of this particular program and decided to go with it. I chose this program because I had experience with data in my workplace. I liked my work and wanted to explore it. It is a good university with great professors and academic programs. The infrastructure and extracurricular activities are good too. But I would say that it is very expensive without scholarship.

I feel that the campus life is really good. I am an active person so I get involved in different on-campus activities. I especially make use of the pool tables almost daily. The campus infrastructure is nice and clean and we would want to explore more of it. There is always some activity or the other going on with free food. It is a great thing for international students especially.

No, there was no interview and or any test. Because, the tuition fee is quite less than other university. Computer Science department has some amazing professors with amazing papers they have worked on and have been working on a lot of recent technologies.

Campus life is quite diverse. Many country based clubs are available as well as clubs related to proper field in tech are also available. E.g. Data Science club, ACM, AIS Artificial Intelligence Society, SWE society of women engineers etc.