University of Texas at El Paso

University of Texas at El Paso, public, coeducational institution in El Paso, Texas, part of the University of Texas System. The school was founded in 1913. The university confers bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees in a wide range of fields. It offers courses of study in the arts and sciences, anthropology, physical sciences, the fine arts, studio art, ceramic art, graphic art, performing arts, business administration and management, real estate, statistics, engineering, metallurgical engineering, computer science, law, health services administration, journalism, linguistics, Mexican American studies, and nursing. Research facilities at the university include the Comprehensive Regional Center for Minorities and the Border Biomedical Research Center.