About Art Institute of Austin · Austin
The Art Institute of Austin was a branch of The Art Institute of Houston and part of the larger Art Institutes system of schools. It offered career-focused art and design education programs in Austin, Texas, before permanently closing on September 30, 2023. The school was not Catholic-owned or affiliated, and its closure left students seeking transfer opportunities or financial aid assistance through state and federal resources.
The Art Institute of Austin was a branch campus of The Art Institute of Houston, part of the Art Institutes system of schools, which offered career-oriented programs in art and design. Located in Austin, Texas, it served students seeking education in fields such as graphic design, photography, fashion, and digital media. The institution closed permanently on September 30, 2023, as part of a nationwide closure of the Art Institutes system. Students were directed to transfer credits to other institutions or seek assistance through NASFAA, state education boards, and the U.S. Department of Education. No Catholic affiliation or ownership was indicated in any official source.
- In business
- until 2023
- Serves
- Austin, Texas
About
The Art Institute of Austin was a branch campus of The Art Institute of Houston and part of the larger Art Institutes system of schools. It offered career-focused art and design education programs in Austin, Texas, before permanently closing on September 30, 2023.
Services
The school provided career-oriented programs in art and design, including graphic design, photography, fashion, and digital media. It also offered support for students seeking to transfer credits or access financial aid after closure.
Closure and Transfer
Effective September 30, 2023, the school permanently closed. Students were encouraged to complete their education at another institution, with transfer opportunities facilitated through partnerships and resources from NASFAA, state education boards, and the U.S. Department of Education.