The University of Texas at El Paso is located on the U.S.-Mexico border in the heart of the Chihuahuan desert, which allows us to offer vast and unique academic and research opportunities critical to our nation's future.

A burgeoning city in far west Texas with a population of more than 700,000, El Paso is the nation's 22nd largest city.

The Franklin Mountains serve as a beautiful backdrop to our city. From the top of our mountains you can see two countries, three states and two cities, all within minutes of each other.

El Paso is within walking distance to Cd. Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico, whose population makes the Paso del Norte border region one of the world's largest international communities.

El Paso is home to Fort Bliss, one of the nation's fastest-growing Army posts. Over the next few years, Fort Bliss and El Paso will take in more than 45,000 new soldiers, family members and civilian support staff under the Army's transformation. More than 70 Fortune 500 companies do business in El Paso, as do numerous international corporations.

Nicknamed the Sun City, El Paso boasts sunshine more than 300 days a year. Our region's history spans more than 400 years and blends Native American, Spanish, Mexican and American cowboy roots into one unique culture where diversity is embraced and celebrated.

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