Where Learning Meets Opportunity

At the University of Houston, you have access to world-class faculty, cutting-edge research opportunities and a wealth of resources to help you succeed.

World-Class Faculty

The University of Houston is proud to have diverse and highly qualified faculty, consisting of world-renowned scholars, researchers and experts in their respective fields.

Cristina Rivera Garza
Donna Stokes
Zhifeng Ren
Renee Knake Jefferson
Kaushik Rajashekara
  • 23National Academy Members
  • 2MacArthur "Genius" Fellowships
  • 17Guggenheim Fellowships

National Academies Members

Accessible
and Affordable

The University of Houston strives to provide affordable and accessible education to a diverse student body, including first-generation college students. UH offers over 250 undergraduate and graduate degree programs across a wide range of disciplines, including business, engineering, education, health, law and the arts.

  • 276Degree Programs
  • 1,250+Online Courses
  • #36Ranked Social Mobility
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    2025
    “Wolff Center for Entrepreneurship Named No. 1 in U.S.”The Princeton Review
  • Top 50 Best Value Public Universities”The Princeton Review
  • Top 50 for Social Mobility”U.S. News & World Report

Career
Readiness

The University of Houston provides a range of resources and opportunities to help students develop the skills, knowledge and experiences they need to be successful in their professional endeavors.

  • 5,200+Student Employees
  • 7College-Based
    Career Centers

Research
Excellence

University of Houston researchers are transforming ideas into innovations. Our innovators are developing new technologies that span the delivery of health care to advancing reliable, affordable, environmentally responsible energy for all. We are also thought leaders around the creation of art and developing programs that support our diverse Houston community.

  • 203MIn Research Expenditures
  • 13National Research Centers
  • #1Texas Intellectual
    Property Awards

September 23, 2025

University of Houston Welcomes Record Enrollment of Nearly 49,000 Students

September 23, 2025

University of Houston Climbs in Latest U.S. News & World Report ‘Best Colleges’ Rankings

September 18, 2025

University of Houston Secures $8M in Federal Funding for Fusion Research

September 16, 2025

Two University of Houston Projects Named Finalists for the $50 Million Gulf Coast Challenge

September 10, 2025

Visually Impaired Children Receive Life-changing Vision Aids at UH Clinic

September 9, 2025

University of Houston Energy Students Embark on First-ever Study Abroad Trip

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    2024
    “Top 100 Best Colleges for Future LeadersTime Magazine

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