The Texas A&M University System is a public university system consisting of 11 universities and 7 state agencies located throughout the state of Texas. The system was founded in 1948 and is headquartered in College Station, Texas. The flagship institution of the system is Texas A&M University, which is one of the largest universities in the United States and is known for its strong programs in engineering, agriculture, and veterinary medicine. The other universities in the system offer a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs in fields such as business, education, health sciences, and liberal arts and sciences. The system also includes several state agencies that provide services such as agricultural research, public health, and transportation.