discover the island university, the only university in the nation located on its own island, at the heart of the texas gulf coast. with palm tree-lined pathways throughout the campus, nearby natural wetlands, a scenic hike-and-bike trail and a university beach, texas a&m university-corpus christi is a first-choice institution. offering more than 80 of the most popular degree programs in the state, texas a&m university-corpus christi has been proudly providing a solid academic reputation, renowned faculty and highly-rated degree programs since 1947. the university is also a part of the distinguished texas a&m system. students who choose the island university enjoy a warm, friendly, community environment where faculty often work one-on-one with students on research and other hands-on activities. islanders become prepared for future careers that begin with experiences right here on the island.