Austin,the "Live Music Capital of the World" and #1 "College Town in the US"
Austin is a big city with a small-town feel. It's relaxed yet bustling, rich in tradition yet eclectic. You'll find a lot of everything — natural beauty, vibrant nightlife, big business and a casual atmosphere.
Quick Facts
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U.S. News & World Report 2023named Austin A Best Place to Live in America.
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In 2023, Austin was named the #1 Best College Town in the US and in 2023,WalletHubnamed Austin A Top 10 City to Start Your Career.
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In 2023, Austin was named the #2 Hottest Job Market in the U.S. by The Wall Street Journal.
Explore Life in Austin
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Music, Techand More
Kevin Wierzbowski ’22shows us what a weekend attending the Austin City Limits (ACL) Festival at Zilker Park is like. Seehis reflections and photos from the music festival. Students also look forward to , theand other big annual events held in Austin.
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Keeping Austin Weird
Students at ϲʿ’s love Austin. Located just 3 miles from the center of downtown, it’s often the small, sometimes wacky details that help them feel like they could make this city their home. Student sharesomeof the quirksthey say make this city so great.
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Career Connections
Austin is a hub for talent and innovation. And Hilltoppers have an added advantage: ϲʿ’shas built strong partnerships with some of Austin’s largest businesses and organizations.Here are seven ways the university and the city are connected.
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17 Reasons We Love Austin
Tell anyone outside of the capital area you go to school in Austin, and they will surely envy you. Read about how Hilltoppers make the most of one of America’s best cities to live in.