| Texas A&M University | University of Texas at Austin | |
|---|---|---|
| Where | College Station, United States | Austin, United States |
| Type | Public | Public |
| Next deadline | 1 Dec 2026, Fall 2027 | 15 Oct 2026, Fall 2027 |
| International tuition | $39,350 per year | $42,550 to $51,110 per year |
| IELTS | 6 | 6.5 |
| TOEFL | 80 | 79 |
| Acceptance rate | Not published | Not published |
| Application fee | $90 | $90 |
| Students | ||
| Founded | ||
| Verified | 7 Sep 2026 | 7 Sep 2026 |
Our read
Texas A&M and the University of Texas at Austin are both large Texas public universities with different application rhythms. Texas A&M, in College Station, uses the same application and timeline as domestic applicants, with a single December 1 deadline for fall entry, and charges USD 39,346 a year; it asks for IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL 80. UT Austin runs both an early action and a regular decision deadline, charges a flat nonresident rate that varies by college, from USD 42,554 to 51,106 a year, asks for IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 79, and offers no fee waiver for international applicants, a detail not stated either way for Texas A&M. UT Austin's higher IELTS floor and college dependent fee contrast with Texas A&M's single deadline, single rate and slightly lower English bar. A student who prefers one clear deadline and a flat fee may find Texas A&M simpler to plan around; UT Austin's two round system suits an applicant ready to apply early. Check each university's own page for the college specific fee and the current application round dates.
- https://admissions.tamu.edu/apply/international/international-freshman.html
- https://sbs.tamu.edu/tuition-fees/locked-variable-rate-plans/25-26-26-27-tuition-freeze-info.html
- https://www.tamu.edu/admissions/costs-tuition.html
- https://admissions.utexas.edu/info-for/international-students/
- https://admissions.utexas.edu/apply/international-students/
- https://onestop.utexas.edu/managing-costs/cost-tuition-rates/cost-of-attendance/