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Schools and Education in Austin

Information about the public and private schools and higher education institutions in Austin.
Profile of Southwestern University
Learn all about Southwestern University, a private college near Austin that is the oldest university in Texas.
Who is Bevo?
Learn about Bevo, the beloved longhorn that is the mascot of the University of Texas sports teams.
Profile of Austin Waldorf School
Learn about the nontraditional learning style of the Austin Waldorf School.
Profile of the University of Texas
A profile of the University of Texas, which has a long and rich history and is one of the largest and most diverse schools in the nation.
Austin Independent School District
Austin Independent School District contains all of Austin's public schools. Its Web site provides statistics, lists of schools, news updates, and more. Learn everything from where bus stops are located to which schools have received the most accolades.
Austin Community College
Austin Community College's affordable education will land you an associate's degree or help you earn basic course credits in order to transfer to a larger school.
Capital City Trade & Technical School
Do you know exactly what you want to do and don't want to waste your time with an expensive formal education? The Capital City Trade & Technical School will allow you to focus on a specific career path, such as being an automotive technician or working with air conditioning, refrigeration, and heating.
Culinary Academy of Austin
Are you interested in becoming a chef? The Culinary Academy of Austin is a great place to get your education and experience necessary to become a top chef.

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