Before we proceed to the top universities in Texas, let us read something about the educational systems there. Texas, a famous state in the United States of America, is home to a lot of prestigious universities and colleges. With six state university systems, Texas has four independent public universities. The principal of Permanent University Fund in 2005 fall was about USD 15 billion, second to that Harvard University. Here is a list of the Public and Private universities in Texas for you to go through. These universities haven't yet found place in the top universities of the world, but are sure to one day, with some reputed courses and programs being held here. The subjects taught in these colleges and universities are not only diverse, but also few of the best in the country. Students travel from as far as India to study in these top ranked universities; the admissions are no doubt very competitive. Few of the top universities in USA are from Texas and many more are sure to make place there in the near future.

Top 10 Universities in Texas
Name of University	Student Population
University of Texas at Austin	49,984
Texas A & M University	48,039
University of Houston	36,104
University of North Texas	34,830
Texas Tech University	28,422
University of Texas at Dallas	14,913
Baylor University	14,541
Southern Methodist University	10,965
Texas Christian University	8,696
Rice University	5,357

Top Public Universities in Texas Public Systems in Texas There are six public systems for higher education in Texas that are listed below. Apart from these, there are four independent public universities. These are the Midwestern State University, Stephen F. Austin State University, Texas Southern University, and the Texas Woman's University. Texas A&M University System: One of the largest systems of higher education in America, this system contains a network of 8 state agencies and 11 universities. Approximately some 100,000 or more students study here with USD 600 million and more spent in research. The system's flagship institution and the headquarters are located in College Station. Texas State University System: The oldest multi-system university system in Texas, this comprises 8 institutions with its headquarters in Downtown Austin. Established in 1911, this system is famous for considering all its institutions as unique and declaring none as a flagship. It is the only horizontal state university system. Texas Tech University System: This system comprises three universities: Texas Tech University, Angelo State University, and the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. The Texas Tech University and University Health Sciences Center operate 13 campuses together. Out of these, 11 are situated in Texas and the remaining two in Germany and Spain. The system has its headquarters in Lubbock. University of Houston System: This system for higher education comprises 4 different universities and 2 multi-institution teaching centers. They also own a television and radio station with the names KUHT and KUHF respectively. With 61,000 students and 4,000 faculty, this is the fourth-largest system of higher education is Texas. University of North Texas System: Comprising two educational institutions and one satellite campus, this system has its headquarters in Dallas. According to a 2003 bill, work can begin in Dallas on UNT once the Higher Education Coordinating Board allows enrollment of about 1,000 full-time students per semester. The University of North Dallas came into existence as an independent institution on 26th August, 2010. University of Texas System: This system comprises a total of 9 academic universities and 6 health institutions, offering online courses and degrees as well. This system has its headquarters in Downtown Austin with a total of 190,000 students. In 2007, this system spent USD 1.8 Billion on research with an operating budget of USD 10 Billion.

Top Private Universities in Texas

Rice University, Houston

Southern Methodist University, Dallas

Baylor University, Waco

University of Dallas

Texas Christian University

Top Business Universities in Texas

McCombs School of Business

College of Business Administration, Arlington

Mays Business School

College of Business & Technology

College of Business Administration, Edinburg

School of Management, Richardson

M. J. Neeley School of Business

Jerry S. Rawls College of Business Administration

Top Medical Universities in Texas

University of Texas Southwestern Med Center

University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston

University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio

University of Texas Med Branch, Galveston

These were the top universities in Texas in the fields of Medical and Business. All these colleges and universities hold a wide range of full-time and part-time courses in various fields of education today.