About Moody College
Moody College provides students with in-demand skills and hands-on, life-changing experiences in one of the most culturally vibrant cities in the nation. We are a college of creators, innovators, investigators, communicators and leaders, ready to take on the jobs of today and tomorrow.
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Undergraduate Degrees
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Graduate Programs
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Research Centers and Institutes
Moody College of Communication and its departments and schools consistently earn top rankings for research, teaching excellence and creative work. The 2025 QS World University Rankings listed Moody College of Communication the #1 public university IN COMMUNICATION AND MEDIA STUDIES in the United States and #3 in Worldwide Rankings.
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A Note From the Interim Dean
Every year, Moody College has around 5,000 undergraduate and graduate students seeking to obtain a world-class education and one-of-a-kind opportunities in Austin and beyond. They are met by faculty at the top of their fields, advisors to guide them on their college journeys and friends that will last a lifetime. We are a large college in a large University that still somehow remains a tight-knit community with one-on-one attention and support. Our students consistently share that one of the most rewarding parts of their college experience were the connections they made in the classroom, in programs, in internships and in Austin. We are proud to offer that experience as our students prepare to change the world.
Interim Dean Anita Vangelisti
Mission Statement
The mission of the Moody College of Communication at The University of Texas at Austin is to advance and enhance society through the study and practice of human communication. We pursue our mission through world-class teaching, scholarship, public service, and our shared commitment to collaboration that bridges disciplines within the college, across the university, and around the world. Located in the vibrant community of Austin, Texas, we believe that the communication arts and sciences are fundamental for humanity, critical for community, and essential for prosperity.
History of Excellence
Moody College is one of the largest communication colleges in the country, consistently ranked among the best in the U.S and the world. Our alumni include Pulitzer, Emmy and Oscar-winning creators, industry leaders, groundbreaking researchers and expert clinicians. From our founding in 1899, we have been a leader in communication education, encouraging students to harness their individual talents to change the world.
The Best of the Best
Our faculty, staff, alumni and supporters are exceptional. They perform at the top of their fields and are generous in their gifts of time, talent, wisdom and donations. We celebrate their achievements and benevolence through many Moody College awards.
Support Moody
Through your financial gifts, we are able to provide an unparalleled college experience for our students. We invest in our faculty, our studnets, our facilities and support services. Your philanthropy ensures Moody College remains one of the top communication colleges in the country.
The Moody Gift
In 2013, the Moody Foundation of Galveston announced a $50 million commitment to establish the Moody College of Communication at The University of Texas at Austin, resulting in the largest endowment for the study of communication of any public university in the nation. The gift, among the largest ever awarded by the Moody Foundation, supports projects across the Moody College and is aimed to help position it as the nation's leading institution for research and teaching in new and convergent media.