Home

The School of Design and Creative Technologies logo against a ambient video background

Igniting Opportunity for Curious Minds in Design and Creative Technologies

Driven by critical thinking, fueled by creativity and craft, and obsessed with emerging technologies — our future-forward program is designed for the ambitious.

Explore Our Degrees & Programs

B.S. in Arts and Entertainment Technologies

B.F.A. and B.A. in Design

M.F.A. in Design

M.A. in Design focused on Health

Courses for All Majors

Important
Admission
Deadlines

Undergraduate

First-Year:
December 1, 2024

External Transfer:
March 1, 2025

Internal Transfer:
May 1, 2025

Graduate

M.F.A. in Design
Information regarding the 2026-2028 cohort will be available later this year.

M.F.A. in Design
International: February 18, 2025
US: April 28, 2025

Ready to join SDCT?

Apply

span required

Come & Visit Us

Get a behind-the-scenes look at our program and creative spaces in Austin.

Schedule a Tour

Creativity at Work

Graphic design, immersive media, digital technologies, and more.

Explore Our Work

Get Career Ready

From internships to jobs, we’ll help you jumpstart your career.

Take the Next Step

Tuition & Funding

Find out more about investing in your future through an education at UT.

Learn More

span required

Upcoming Events

Bright pink graphic with the phrase “Design As” in bold black text on a white background. Below the text, a black hand-drawn arrow points to a green scribble, suggesting an open-ended or evolving concept.
Event Status
Scheduled
to

Join us for the 2025 senior Design exhibition from UT’s graduating BFA cohort.

Anna Hiss Gymnasium

Graphic design poster with the word “lattice” rotated vertically in bold white text on the right, and “mfa in design exhibition” at the bottom. The left side features a bright blue background with a grid of white dots and abstract colorful shapes in red, green, yellow, pink, orange, purple, and blue arranged in playful, repeating patterns.
Event Status
Scheduled
to

Join us for the 2025 Design exhibition from UT’s graduating MFA cohort.

Anna Hiss Gymnasium

Featured Stories

2023-2024 SDCT Top 10

2023-2024 SDCT Top 10
May 21, 2024

It has been an eventful year filled with impressive showcases and inspiring research.  From drone shows to industry partnerships, work produced in our classrooms has truly changed the world around us. We are excited to share SDCT’s Top 10 for this past academic year!

Career City Limits Helps Student Land Microsoft Internship

Design student Khalil J. Davis presenting his work during the Fall 2022 Sophomore Review in the Department of Design at UT Austin
Feb. 16, 2024

In Nov. 2023, junior design student Kahlil Davis attended an information session for Microsoft during the SDCT Career City Limits Speaker Series (CCL). This summer, he’ll be working as a design intern in Redmond, WA for the technology giant.

From “Cringey” Conversations to Connection: Networking with Patti DeNucci

A group photo of UT Austin students posing with Patti DeNucci in front of the Kendra Scott Center sign
Feb. 13, 2024

Author and "Intentional Networker" Patti DeNucci led the workshop “Build Your Conversation and Networking Confidence with Patti DeNucci” for UT students on Feb. 5. DeNucci believes striking authentic and meaningful conversations — whether in a 30-minute interview or 30-second elevator ride — opens space for professional growth and personal fulfillment.