The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley International Student Insurance

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV), whose main campus is located in Edinburg, Texas, was established in 2013. It opened its doors to students in 2015, and the School of Medicine opened in summer 2016. UTRGV is Texas’ first major public university of the 21st century. The consolidation of other schools within the University of Texas System freed up funding and allowed the system to expand educational opportunities in the Rio Grande Valley region. In addition to its main campus, it operates a regional campus in Brownsville, a teaching site in McAllen, as well as facilities in Harlingen, Rio Grande City, and South Padre Island, all in Texas.

Across all of its locations, UTRGV enrolls almost 30,000 students and counting each year. Representative of the demographics of the Rio Grande Valley region, almost 90% of the UTRGV student body is Latino, practically all Mexican-Americans. The university boasts a bilingual, bicultural, and biliterate learning experience across all its programs. The school colors are orange, gray, green, and navy, and its athletic nickname is the Vaqueros.

Academic and Research Opportunities

UTRGV offers more 120 bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degree programs across its 13 academic colleges and schools. Selections include the College of Education & P-16 Integration, the College of Fine Arts, the College of Engineering & Computer Science, the School of Nursing, and the School of Medicine. UTRGV has also already established a strong research presence. Research centers and institutes on campus include the Center for Advanced Radio Astronomy, the Center for Excellence in STEM Education, The Center for Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Advancement, and the Nanotechnology Center of Excellence.

On Campus

UTRGV offers all the student amenities of a major public university. These include counseling and mental health services, a Military and Veterans Success Center, an athletics program, study abroad opportunities, student activities and organizations, and residence & dining halls.

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