Want to study in Texas? Read on to find out more about this distinctive (and massive) state, including the top universities in Texas and the state’s best cities for students.
A nation in its own right from 1836 to 1845, Texas is the second biggest US state (covering more than 261,000 square miles) and is famous for its distinctive culture and heritage – including well-known aspects such as country music, the art of the Texas barbeque, and reveling in a good old rodeo which sees modern-day cowboys become local, bull-riding heroes.
Part of the Deep South region, Texas borders Mexico to the south, Louisiana and Arkansas in the east, Oklahoma in the north and New Mexico in the west. Due to its large scale, Texas differs wildly in climate and geography depending on where you are. The east is swampy and forested, while the southeastern Gulf Coast (home to Houston) is tropical and often uncomfortably humid. There are mountainous deserts in the west and the snowy plains of Panhandle in the north.
Largely due to its location on large petroleum reserves, discovered
in the early 1900s, Texas has a thriving energy industry. This has
underpinned the economic growth of the state, helping other industries
and the state’s higher education system to develop in turn. Texas also
has a strong standing in the technology, biomedical sciences and
aerospace sectors.
Those interested in studying in Texas will find plenty of choice, including seven universities in Texas which rank among the world’s best in the 2013/14 QS World University Rankings®. Keep reading to find out more about the top universities in Texas, and the Texan cities where you could be spending your student years.
A nation in its own right from 1836 to 1845, Texas is the second biggest US state (covering more than 261,000 square miles) and is famous for its distinctive culture and heritage – including well-known aspects such as country music, the art of the Texas barbeque, and reveling in a good old rodeo which sees modern-day cowboys become local, bull-riding heroes.
Part of the Deep South region, Texas borders Mexico to the south, Louisiana and Arkansas in the east, Oklahoma in the north and New Mexico in the west. Due to its large scale, Texas differs wildly in climate and geography depending on where you are. The east is swampy and forested, while the southeastern Gulf Coast (home to Houston) is tropical and often uncomfortably humid. There are mountainous deserts in the west and the snowy plains of Panhandle in the north.
Those interested in studying in Texas will find plenty of choice, including seven universities in Texas which rank among the world’s best in the 2013/14 QS World University Rankings®. Keep reading to find out more about the top universities in Texas, and the Texan cities where you could be spending your student years.
