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 #4 overall in Worldwide Rankings.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.