Interested in earning a master’s degree in accounting? Look no further than the top-ranked Master in Professional Accounting (MPA) program at The University of Texas at Austin! The fall 2026 traditional MPA application and the summer 2026 MPA Bridge application open on August 27, 2025. It’s never too early to start preparing to apply. Here are suggestions to get you started.

• Attend an information session for an overview of the MPA program and application process.
• Review our traditional MPA or MPA Bridge admissions website thoroughly. Deadlines and updated instructions will be published before the application opens.
• Enroll in courses this summer or fall if you have not completed our pre-enrollment requirements (traditional MPA or MPA Bridge).
• Traditional MPA applicants: Determine whether you will submit GMAT or GRE scores (optional). If so, take the test early and have your official scores sent to UT Austin.
• Traditional MPA international applicants: Unless you are exempt from the requirement, take the TOEFL or IELTS early so that we receive your official test scores by the application deadline.
• Start preparing your written and video essays and touch up your resume (traditional MPA or MPA Bridge). They are important factors in our holistic review of your application.
• Consider who will write a letter of recommendation on your behalf. We require a minimum of two recommendations, ideally from academic references, although professional references are acceptable if you earned your bachelor’s degree and have been working full-time.
• Stay tuned to this admissions blog for additional application tips, program information and event announcements.

If you have questions along the way, we encourage you to send us an email or schedule an admissions consultation. We’re here to help!