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University of Houston

Texas, USA

In Time

The University of Houston (UH) is a state research university and the flagship institution of the University of Houston System. Founded in 1927, UH is the third-largest university in Texas with nearly 44,000 students. Its campus spans 667 acres in southeast Houston, and was known as University of Houston–University Park from 1983 to 1991.

Research

The Carnegie Foundation classifies UH as a doctoral degree-granting institution with "highest research activity."

Diversity

The University of Houston is notable for its diverse student body, and U.S. News & World Report ranks UH as the second-most ethnically diverse research university in the United States.

Events

The University of Houston hosts a variety of theatrical performances, concerts, lectures, and events. It has more than 400 student organizations and 17 intercollegiate sports teams.

Quick Facts

The University of Houston was ranked the 31st top college in the United States by Payscale and CollegeNet's Social Mobility Index college rankings. The U.S. News & World Report ranks the university No. 192 in its National University Rankings, and No. 102 among top public universities. The Princeton Review has listed UH as one of America's best colleges. The institution ranks in the Top 50 American Research Universities, and is among the Top 300 in the global Academic Ranking of World Universities.

Degree

Undergraduate / Graduate & Professional

Requirements

Application / High School Transcript, College Transcript, Diploma / Passport / Financial Document / English Test Score

Established
1927
School Type
Public
Student
42,704
Tuition & Fees
10,781.64 per semester
Test Score
TOEFL 79 / IELTS 6.5
Accept. Rate / Min. GPA
61.1% / 3.56
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Programs and Majors

    Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture and Design
  • Architecture, B.Arch.
  • Environmental Design, B.S.
  • Industrial Design, B.S.
  • Interior Architecture, B.S.
    Kathrine G. McGovern College of the Arts
  • Art History, B.A.
  • Art, B.A.
  • Applied Music, B.M.
  • Music (Areas of Elective Studies), B.M.
  • Music Composition, B.M.
  • Music Theory, B.M.
  • Music, B.A.
  • Dance, B.A.
  • Theatre, B.F.A.
    C. T. Bauer College of Business
  • Accounting, B.B.A.
  • Management Information Systems, B.B.A.
  • Supply Chain Management, B.B.A.
  • Finance, B.B.A.
  • Finance, B.B.A. - Commercial Banking Track and Certificate
  • Finance, B.B.A. - Global Energy Management Track and Certificate
  • Finance, B.B.A. - Global Energy Management-Professional Program Track and Certificate
  • Finance, B.B.A. - Personal Financial Planning Track and Certificate
  • Finance, B.B.A. - Risk Management & Insurance Track and Certificate
  • Management, B.B.A.
  • Management, B.B.A. - Human Resource Management Track
  • Management, B.B.A. - Leadership Track
  • Entrepreneurship, B.B.A.
  • Marketing, B.B.A.
    College of Education
  • Teaching and Learning, B.S
  • Health, B.S.
  • Human Development and Family Studies with EC-6 Generalist Certification, B.S.
  • Human Development and Family Studies with Nonprofit Leadership Alliance Certification, B.S.
  • Human Development and Family Studies, B.A.
  • Human Development and Family Studies, B.S.
    Cullen College of Engineering
  • Biomedical Engineering, B.S.B.E.
  • Chemical Engineering, B.S.Ch.E.
  • Civil Engineering, B.S.C.E.
  • Computer Engineering, B.S.Cp.E.
  • Electrical Engineering, B.S.E.E.
  • Industrial Engineering (as a Second Bachelor)
  • Industrial Engineering, B.S.I.E.
  • Mechanical Engineering, B.S.M.E.
  • Petroleum Engineering, B.S.P.E.T.E.
    Conrad N. Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant Management
  • Hotel and Restaurant Management, B.S.
    College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
  • Advertising, B.A.
  • Health Communication, B.A.
  • Integrated Communication, B.A.
  • Interpersonal Communication, B.A.
  • Journalism, B.A.
  • Media Policy/Media Studies, B.A.
  • Media Production, B.A.
  • Organizational/Corporate Communication, B.A.
  • Public Relations, B.A.
  • American Sign Language Interpreting, B.A.
  • Communication Sciences and Disorders, B.A.
  • Communication Sciences and Disorders, B.S.
  • Anthropology, B.A.
  • Anthropology, B.S.
  • Liberal Studies, B.A.
  • Liberal Studies, B.S.
  • Religious Studies, B.A.
  • Economics, B.A.
  • Economics, B.S.
  • English, B.A.
  • Exercise Science, B.S.
  • Human Nutrition and Foods (ACEND Accredited Track), B.S.
  • Human Nutrition and Foods (Nutritional Sciences Track), B.S.
  • Sports Administration
  • Spanish, B.A.
  • History, B.A.
  • Chinese Studies, B.A.
  • Classical Studies, B.A.
  • French, B.A.
  • Italian Studies, B.A.
  • World Cultures and Literatures, B.A.
  • Philosophy, B.A.
  • Political Science, B.A.
  • Psychology, B.A.
  • Sociology, B.A.
  • Women’s, Gender & Sexuality Studies. B.A.
    College of Natural Sciences & Mathematics
  • Mathematical Biology, B.S.
  • Biochemical and Biophysical Sciences, B.A.
  • Biochemical and Biophysical Sciences, B.S.
  • Biology, B.A.
  • Biology, B.S.
  • Chemistry, B.A.
  • Computer Science, B.S.
  • Earth Science, B.A.
  • Environmental Sciences, B.S.
  • Geology, B.S.
  • Geophysics, B.S.
  • Mathematics, B.A.
  • Mathematics, B.A. - teachHouston
  • Mathematics, B.S.
  • Mathematics, B.S. - Option in Mathematical Finance
  • Mathematics, B.S. – teachHouston
  • Physics, B.A.
  • Nursing, B.S.N.
    College of Nursing
  • Nursing, B.S.N. (RN - BSN)
    College of Technology
  • Construction Management, B.S.
  • Biotechnology, B.S.
  • Computer Engineering Technology, B.S.
  • Electrical Power Engineering Technology, B.S.
  • Mechanical Engineering Technology, B.S.
  • Human Resources Development, B.S.
  • Retailing and Consumer Science, B.S.
  • Computer Information Systems, B.S.
  • Digital Media, B.S.
  • Organizational Leadership and Supervision, B.S.
  • Supply Chain and Logistics Technology, B.S.
    Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture and Design
  • Architecture
  • Architecture Level I
  • Architecture Level II
  • Architectural Studies
  • Industrial Design
    Kathrine G. McGovern College of the Arts
  • Art
  • Art History
  • Arts Leadership
  • Music
  • Theatre - Acting
  • Theatre - Design
  • Theatre Studies
  • Theatre - Summer MA for Educators
    C. T. Bauer College of Business
  • Accountancy
  • Business Administration
  • Finance
  • Management Information System
  • Marketing
  • Supply Chain Management
    College of Education
  • Administrative & Supervision
  • Curriculum and Instruction
  • Counseling
  • Counseling Psychology
  • Higher Education
  • Higher Education Leadership and Policy
  • Measurement, Quantitative Methods, & Learning Sciences
  • Professional Leadership
  • School Psychology
  • Special Populations
    Cullen College of Engineering
  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Computer & Systems
  • Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Geosensing Systems
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Materials Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Petroleum Engineering
  • Space Architecture
  • Subsea Engineering
    Conrad N. Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant Management
  • Global Hospitality Business
  • Hospitality Management
  • Hospitality Management
  • Hospitality Administration
    UH Law Center
  • Energy, Environment & Natural Resource Law
  • U.S. Law
  • Health Law
  • Intellectual Property & Information Law
  • International Law
  • Law
  • Tax Law
    College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
  • Anthropology
  • Athletic Training
  • Communication
  • English
  • Economics, Applied
  • Economics
  • Hispanic Studies, Spanish
  • History
  • Kinesiology
  • Philosophy
  • Political Science
  • Psychology, Clinical
  • Psychology, Developmental
  • Psychology, Industrial & Organizational
  • Psychology, Social
  • Public Administration
  • Sociology
  • Sport and Fitness
  • World Cultures & Literature
    College of Natural Sciences & Mathematics
  • Applied Mathematics
  • Atmospheric Sciences
  • Biology
  • Biology- Biomedical Sciences Certification
  • Biochemistry
  • Chemistry
  • Computer Science
  • Geology-Professional
  • Geology
  • Geophysics-Professional
  • Geophysics
  • Mathematics
  • Physics
  • Statistics & Data Analysis
    College of Nursing
  • Nursing
    College of Optometry
  • Optometry
  • Physiological Optics
    College of Pharmacy
  • Pharmaceutics
  • Pharmacology
  • Pharmacy Leadership & Administration
  • Pharmaceutical Health Outcomes and Policy
  • Professional Pharmacy
    Graduate College of Social Work
  • Social Work
    College of Technology
  • Construction Management
  • Engineering Technology
  • Global Retailing
  • Human Resource Development
  • Foresight
  • Information Systems Security
  • Supply Chain and Logistics Technology
  • Technology Project Management