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The Sociology Department at the University of Texas at Austin ranks among the nation's most prestigious and sizable sociology programs. Its diverse community includes faculty and students hailing from across the globe, representing countries like South Korea, Taiwan, China, Mexico, Chile, Turkey, Spain, Argentina, Brazil, Peru, Israel, and more. With an exceptional faculty team, the department provides remarkable academic and extracurricular experiences. According to US News and World Report, UT Austin's Sociology program holds 6th place among public institutions and shares 11th position overall. This esteemed reputation, combined with Austin's exceptional quality of life, explains why top emerging sociologists and graduate students increasingly choose UT Austin as their academic destination.
Students must have a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution in the United States or a comparable degree from a foreign academic institution. A grade point average of at least 3.00 in upper-division (junior- and senior-level) coursework and in any graduate work already completed.
The minimum scores considered acceptable for admission by the Graduate School are:
TOEFL: 79 on the Internet-based test (iBT)
IELTS: An overall band of 6.5 on the Academic Examination