The University of Texas System is one of the nation’s largest systems of public higher education, and, with its nine academic and six health institutions, is a national leader in education, research, health care and service. Each year, our academic institutions account for more than one-third of all undergraduate degrees awarded in Texas, while our health institutions confer nearly three-fourths of all health professional degrees. Additionally, our health professionals are responsible for providing care to millions of patients each year, and our faculty are engaged in cutting-edge research, making significant discoveries to improve the lives of people around the globe.