Welcome to The University of Texas at El Paso. Located in one of the largest binational communities in the world, UTEP is unique among research institutions. The University is home to a majority Hispanic student population, many of whom are among the first in their families to attend college. UTEP is proud of its multicultural locale and long history of fostering diversity—these characteristics make the campus of more than 22,000 students one of the most friendly and welcoming university settings anywhere. Since its beginnings as a small mining school in 1914, UTEP has been committed to providing access and excellence to those seeking a higher education. Today, the University offers 81 bachelor’s, 81 master’s and 17 doctoral degrees, with others in development.