Andrew Cook

"I chose UNT for its excellence."

"As a National Merit Scholar, I had many choices. I picked UNT because it has an excellent physics program, is well respected, is very ‘freshman friendly’ and offered me a great scholarship. UNT has a relaxed campus and is close to all the urban resources in Dallas-Fort Worth."

Andrew Cook
Physics major
from Fort Worth

UNT music student
A respected university

Forbes included UNT on its 2010 Best College List and The Princeton Review named us a "Best in West" university. UNT is one of three universities in Texas on The Princeton Review's list of environmentally responsible universities. We are the flagship institution of the UNT System.

Top choice

The University of North Texas offers a traditional, intellectually rigorous college experience. We're the choice of 36,000 students.

Goldwater prestige

UNT has had 41 Goldwater Scholars in math, science and engineering in the last decade — often having four scholars selected, the most allowed any university (including Ivy Leagues).

Outstanding programs

We offer 97 bachelor’s, 82 master’s and 35 doctoral degree programs. Our nationally recognized undergraduate programs include:

  • 97 bachelor's
  • 82 master's
  • 35 doctoral degrees

"The opportunities are unbelievable."

Students studying outdoors
No limits for freshman

You can participate in university research at UNT even as a freshman — an opportunity restricted to graduate students at many institutions. Research and creative opportunities are available in most disciplines and in our interdisciplinary research clusters, in which we've invested millions. Go online and see what interests you.

Step up

Start a new chapter in your life and become the person you want to be. At UNT, you can choose from thousands of classes each semester offered in various formats. Study abroad, participate in global learning activities on campus or sign up for service-oriented spring break trips.

Consider your options

Some of UNT’s unique bachelor’s degree choices are:

"UNT is growing and advancing."

New science building
UNT's Apogee Stadium
New science complex

In summer 2010, UNT opened the Life Sciences Complex, a living lab with open research spaces that feature rooftop greenhouses. The four-story complex houses biochemistry, developmental physiology and genetics, molecular biology and plant science. It earned LEED Gold sustainability certification, the first UNT facility to do so, and other buildings are expected to follow.

New business building

In summer 2011, UNT opened the technology-filled 180,000-square-foot Business Leadership Building, which accommodates 8,000 students and promotes interaction among students, faculty and industry leaders. Certified LEED Gold.

UNT's Apogee Stadium

Fall 2011 marked the debut of UNT's Apogee Stadium, a state-of-the-art football and entertainment venue. Visible from I-35, the stadium seats nearly 31,000 fans and includes giant video screens and tons of space for tailgating.

Research alliance

The UNT Discovery Park is a research and teaching facility on nearly 290 acres. In addition, the university participates in the Howard Hughes Medical Institute's Science Education Alliance, which involves college freshmen in complex research to spur their interest in science.

"UNT is the right choice for me."

Dr. Phil McGraw, Shirin Askari, Jesus Moroles and Norah Jones
Famous alums
The nano world

The College of Engineering has a collection of three high-powered microscopes that is extremely rare among public universities in the nation. We use them to examine particles at the nano level as well as conduct atomic scale imaging.

Latrell Anderson

"I chose UNT for its strong academic reputation in the sciences. My favorite thing is UNT's home-like feel. I've carved out a niche here, and I truly feel that this is the place I belong."

Latrell Anderson
Biology/Chemistry major
from Waxahachie

Fast facts about UNT
  • Founded: 1890
  • Campus: 882 acres
  • Enrollment: about 36,000 students
  • Global enrollment: from 133 countries
  • Colors: green and white
  • Athletic nickname: Mean Green
  • Mascot: eagle
  • Athletic conference: Sun Belt (Division I)