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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.

  • 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

About UH

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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

Career Services & 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

Division of Research

Featured
Events

RecFest & Pool Party

Tuesday, Aug 26, 2025

3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Hines College Day of Service

Saturday, Sep 6, 2025

8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Micropolitan America Exhibition Opening

Monday, Sep 8, 2025

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Stern Lecture ft. La Cabina de la Curiosidad: A Wonderland

Wednesday, Sep 10, 2025

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Workforce of the Future

Friday, Sep 12, 2025

9:00 am - 7:00 pm

August 5, 2025

UH Researchers See Future Power Problems in Texas

Power demand is quickly increasing across Texas, and new University of Houston research suggests the state’s power grid, in its current form, is not up to the challenge.

August 4, 2025

UH Survey Shows Inflation, Cost of Living Among Top Concerns for Greater Houston Area

A pioneering survey led by the University of Houston’s Hobby School of Public Affairs shows the economy, weather and public safety are among the top concerns of many Greater Houston area residents amid the region’s evolving landscape.

July 10, 2025

University of Houston Archaeologists Discover Tomb of First King of Caracol

Archaeologists from the University of Houston have uncovered the tomb of Te K’ab Chaak — Caracol’s first ruler and dynastic founder. It’s the first identifiable ruler’s burial found at the site in 40+ years of excavations.

July 9, 2025

A Whole New (Virtual) World

Students in the digital media program at the University of Houston's Cullen College of Engineering Technology Division are ushering in a new era: creating immersive reality experiences, analyzing user behavior and exploring how artificial intelligence can shape human relationships.

June 26, 2025

University of Houston Named ‘Best Value College’ for 2025 by The Princeton Review

The University of Houston has once again been recognized as one of the nation’s best colleges for value, ranking No. 42 among public universities in The Princeton Review’s list of “Best Value Colleges.” The honor highlights UH’s strong academics, affordable cost and outstanding career outcomes for graduates — key factors that matter most to students and families when choosing a university.

May 28, 2025

Centennial Construction Project Underway

The University of Houston is preparing to celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2027 by launching a bold and transformative effort to reimagine its historic campus core. The Centennial Construction Project, launched June 1, 2025, will create a more welcoming, walkable and resilient campus for generations to come.

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    “Top 100 Best Colleges for Future Leaders”Time Magazine

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