Informatics

Informatics is the study, design, and application of computer and information technology from a user-centered perspective.

In a world where information is one of our most important resources, informatics students apply human-centered values while leveraging insights from data and information technology to solve problems.

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The Office of Admissions handles admissions for freshmen and transfer students to The University of Texas at Austin.

If you are currently enrolled at UT Austin and would like to transfer to the School of Information or add a second major in Informatics, visit the School of Information's Undergraduate Admissions page for information on:

Eligibility requirements
How to apply
Application deadlines

Schedule an appointment with an academic advisor to get advice and information to enhance your academic experience.

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Review the curriculum and required courses for:

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The Informatics major offers six concentrations including:

Human-Centered Data Science
User Experience (UX) Design
Social Justice Informatics
Health Informatics
Cultural Heritage Informatics
Social Informatics

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Informatics majors learn the skills and knowledge required to collect, manage, and analyze data and information, and prepare for the great ethical responsibility that comes with these societally transformative roles.

Students develop an understanding of the complex social, cultural, and ethical context related to communicating with digital and social media tools, and to apply this understanding to creating digital solutions and technologies that are effective, inclusive, and responsive to the needs, values, and perspectives of people with many different lived experiences.