The University of Texas at San Antonio and The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio are on a path to merge into one premier global university, combining our collective academic, research and clinical strengths to deliver immense value to our community.
Why Integrate?
Integrating our two institutions will create the most comprehensive public research university in Texas.
World Class Potential
Together, this integration positions us on the path to becoming a premier institution with the characteristics of the very best members of the Association of American Universities
Integrated Excellence
UTSA’s strengths in engineering and computer science and UT Health San Antonio’s strengths in biomedical education, research and clinical care are highly complementary
Institutional Synergy
Integration will result in interdisciplinary synergies in research, broader educational opportunities for students and enhanced faculty and staff career development
Collective Impact
The merged university will be the third largest in Texas, with a depth and breadth that rivals the nation’s top institutions.
40,000
Students
15,900
Employees
$467M
Research Expenditures
$2.2B
Budget
$1.1B
Endowment
Integration Process
Learn more about the merger’s guiding principles, timeline, steering committee, task force and working groups.
Resources & FAQs
Find answers to common questions, and access documents offering background and project information.
Voices of Support
Updates & News
November 21, 2024
Commentary: UTSA and UT Health San Antonio merger is an inflection point
November 15, 2024
Leadership provides updates on path to integration with UT Health San Antonio
October 11, 2024