University of Texas at El Paso

University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) is a public research university in El Paso, Texas. Founded in 1914, UTEP is the second-largest university in the U.S. to have a majority Mexican American student population.

Overview

The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) is a public research university situated in El Paso, Texas. It was established in 1914 as a mining school and has now grown to be the second-largest university in the United States with majority Mexican American Student population. With a unique location at the crossroads of Texas, New Mexico, and Mexico, UTEP stands as an exemplary institute for binational and bilingual research endeavors. UTEP offers 71 bachelor’s, 76 master’s, and 20 doctoral degree programs. Its noteworthy programs include business, engineering, health sciences, education, and liberal arts. UTEP invests in major research areas, including health, energy, environment, defense & border security, and creative arts, fostering innovativeness among students and faculty. For several years, UTEP has been nationally recognised for its commitment to access, excellence, and diversity.