Texas Tech University is a public research university located in Lubbock, Texas. It was founded in 1923 and is the leading institution of the Texas Tech University System. The university offers over 150 undergraduate and graduate degree programs, including a wide range of engineering, science, business, and humanities courses. Texas Tech is home to several research centers and institutes, including the National Wind Institute and the Institute for Environmental and Human Health. The university also has a strong athletics program that competes in NCAA Division I sports.