Research

As a Carnegie R1 institution, research at The University of Texas at Arlington endeavors to improve the world we live in through the relentless pursuit of game-changing discovery.

Research Impact

No. 1

Most innovative university in the Metroplex

U.S. News and World Report, 2025

9th

Fastest-growing doctoral public institution in the U.S.

by the Chronicle of Higher Education Almanac, 2024

$155 million

in research expenditures

The University’s ever-growing research portfolio attracts high-achieving students and faculty from across Texas and around the globe.

R-1

Doctoral University

Very High Research Activity designation by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

18

Number of best graduate programs at UTA

by U.S. News and World Report, 2024

Two students working on electrical project

Research Opportunities

Our efforts have earned us the classification of R1: Doctoral University- Highest Research Activity from the Carnegie Classification of Institutions for Higher Education. Funding for our burgeoning research enterprise continues to grow year after year.