University of Houston

Overview

Founded in 1927, the University of Houston (UH) is a public research institution that consists of 16 academic colleges and an interdisciplinary Honors College. These colleges offer diverse programs across areas like Architecture and Design, Arts, Business, Education, Engineering, Law, Liberal Arts, Medicine, and more. The main campus is situated in Houston, with additional instructional sites in Sugar Land and Katy.

UH is globally recognized for its leadership in energy, health research, law, business, and environmental education. It serves the Houston and Gulf Coast regions with world-class faculty, hands-on learning opportunities, strategic industry partnerships, and cutting-edge facilities, such as the Technology Bridge and the Health District, which integrates research spaces with health clinics benefiting the local community.

Located in America’s fourth-largest city, UH is one of the most ethnically diverse metropolitan research universities, catering to over 46,000 students from a culturally rich region. UH plays a vital role in its community by driving social change through health, education, and outreach programs. The university is distinguished by its Phi Beta Kappa chapter, a strong undergraduate education, Division I athletics, top-tier arts programs, and a faculty that includes Nobel Laureates, National Medal of Science winners, Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award recipients, and members of prestigious National Academies. Its tree-lined campus, minutes from downtown Houston and the Texas Medical Center, fosters an environment that supports global competitiveness in education and research.