University of Houston
The University of Houston is a Carnegie-designated Tier-One public research university recognized throughout the world as a leader in energy research, law, business and environmental education. UH serves the globally competitive Houston and Gulf Coast region by providing world-class faculty, experiential learning, strategic industry partnerships and state -of-the-art facilities such as the interdisciplinary Energy Research Park and the Nanofabrication Facility. Located in America’s fourth-largest city, UH is the most ethnically diverse metropolitan research university in the United States, serving more than 39,500 students in one of the most culturally diverse regions in the country. In addition to preparing its students to succeed in today’s global economy, UH is a catalyst within its own community – changing lives through health, education and outreach projects that help build a future for children in Houston, in Texas and around the world. Other distinctive merits of UH include a strong student experience, a historic Division I athletics program, top-level arts programs and an internationally recognized faculty that includes a Nobel Laureate, National Medal of Science winners, Pulitzer and Tony awards winners and members of prestigious National Academies. The Princeton Review has chosen UH for inclusion in its guidebooks of the nation’s best colleges and the nation’s best value colleges for undergraduates.
The mission of the University of Houston is to offer nationally competitive and internationally recognized opportunities for learning, discovery and engagement to a diverse population of students in a real-world setting. The University of Houston offers a full range of degree programs at the baccalaureate, master’s, doctoral and professional levels and pursues a broad agenda of research and creative activities. As a knowledge resource to the public, the university builds partnerships with other educational institutions, community organizations, government agencies, and the private sector to serve the region and impact the world.
Foundation year: 1927
Short name: UH
Type: Public
Students: 42960
Faculty: 990
Faculty/Students Ratio: 44:1
Region: North America
Location: Houston, TX
