UT Austin offers many educational programs and services for people other than degree-seeking students. These programs include classroom instruction and instruction delivered to remote locations, both credit and non-credit. The level of instruction ranges from postgraduate to collegiate to secondary school. Certificates, credit towards baccalaureate degrees, and certain master's degrees as well as high school diplomas may be earned through these programs.
Continuing and Innovative Education
In 2009-2010, Continuing & Innovative Education (CIE) at The University of Texas at Austin celebrates its 100th Anniversary on our campus. CIE extends the rich resources of the university to students of all ages and backgrounds seeking educational and personal enrichment opportunities. CIE has filled 100 years with service to students from Texas and beyond with high-quality, innovative courses, programs and services. Individuals, corporations, state agencies and non-profits have all benefited from the breadth and depth of CIE expertise.
More Continuing and Distance Education Programs
- Office of Professional Development at the Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs
- Center for Lifelong Engineering Education at the Cockrell School of Engineering
- Continuing Legal Education at The School of Law
- Executive Education at McCombs School of Business
- Pharmacy Continuing Education at the College of Pharmacy
- M.S. in Technology Commercialization at IC2 Institute
- Continuing Education Program at the School of Social Work
- Software Quality Institute at the Cockrell School of Engineering
Additional Resources
Texas Union Informal Classes
The Texas Union offers fun, educational, and dynamic informal classes. The short-course format allows you to try out a variety of classes without a large time commitment.
UT TeleCampus
The UT TeleCampus (UTTC) is the support center for online learning within The University of Texas System's fifteen component campuses.
Videoconferencing
The UT System Video Network serves the fifteen UT System peer institutions with interactive videoconferencing capabilities.
Satellite Programming
ITS provides satellite uplink and downlink services for educational and cultural programming, news, and videoconferences.
