Founded in 1927 on a vision to serve Houston’s growing population, UH is now the city’s premier public research university and the flagship campus of the University of Houston System. Spanning 894 acres and multiple instructional sites (Sugar Land, Katy), UH is classified as an R1 “Very High Research Activity” institution, with annual research expenditures exceeding $200 million and 13 national research centers driving innovation in areas from biomedical science to energy and the arts
| Acronym | UH |
| Nickname | Cougars |
| Motto / Slogan | Connecting Potential with Opportunity |
| Colour | Scarlet Red & Albino White |
| Mascot | Shasta and Sasha the Cougars |
| Founded | 1927 |
| Location | Houston, Texas, United States |
| Address | University of Houston Houston, Texas 77204 |
Connecting Potential with Opportunity. The University of Houston draws strength from its cultural richness to transform lives and communities through education, research, service and innovation in a real world setting. UH is an engine for discovery, conversation and change that informs and leads local, state, national and global partnerships.
Building a Top 50 Public University. This U.S. News & World Report ranking is based on graduation rate, affordability, social mobility and student-related institutional investment, among other measures.
The University of Houston provides countless opportunities to meet new people, listen to distinguished lecturers, nourish your talents, experience public art from renowned artists and become involved with the community and various student organizations while living in one of the most exciting cities in the nation.
More than 5,000 Houston companies conduct business abroad. UH supports the city’s international reach as a top producer of Fulbright U.S. Students. UH Fulbrighters travel the world, gaining experiences they can contribute to the city’s workforce and its global impact.
At the University of Houston, we spur innovation by encouraging the very spark of an idea to the transfer of knowledge and technology. The UH innovation ecosystem has a rich history of advancing Houston’s innovation economy.
With nationally ranked education programs, cutting-edge research centers, world-class libraries and state-of-the-art facilities, Cougars have the learning resources they need to excel.
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Freshmen and Transfer Undergraduate applications are processed and evaluated through the Office of Admissions and, for international students, the Office of International Admissions. Former student admissions decisions will be finalized by the college once the Office of Admissions has reviewed and processed your application and credentials. Please be aware, if you do not submit all required credentials and pay the application fee by the deadline, your application will not be processed for a decision. You are required to submit all transcripts by the deadline, even if you are currently attending the school.
Admission standards for the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics are higher than the general admissions criteria for UH. The tables below show the admission criteria for high school graduates, transfer and former students. Current UH students who want to change to a major within NSM please see the change of major requirements.
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*Some majors have additional requirements other than the ones listed above, including SAT/ACT scores.
See all International Freshman admissions requirements and instructions
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Phone : 713-743-1010, 713-743-5284
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During her almos... read more
Under her leadership, UH has launched four new colleges, including the Hobby School of Public Affairs, the Katherine G. McGovern College of the Arts, The Andy and Barbara Gessner College of Nursing and the Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine, in addition to the UH Energy and UH Population Health initiatives, which are driving transformations in their field. Moreover, the University has risen in the rankings, making Princeton Review’s “50 Best Value Public Colleges” and the top 50 public colleges ranking of Forbes’ list of America’s Top Colleges.
As an integral foundation with a Commitment to Service Excellence, the Mission of the Division of Administration and Finance is to provide a platform for nationally competitive and internationally recognized opportunities of learning, discovery, and engagement for a diverse student population in a real-world setting by leading, supporting and enabling Strategic Goals of institutional effectiveness for the University of Houston and the University of Houston System.
For all the news and highlights from across the Division of A&F, check out the latest issue of the A&F V.I.S.I.O.N. Newsletter. The newsletter is sent to all Division Staff. Click here to read the A&F Division Highlights.
In her UH System role as Senior Vice Chancellor, Chase oversees the academic quality and accreditation of all three UH System institutions: University of Houston, University of Houston–Downtown, and the University of Houston–Clear Lake.
Dr. Kittle most recently served as the Senior Associate Vice President for Student Affairs at the University of Texas at Arlington and provided vision and leadership for 11 departments. His responsibilities included overseeing student involvement and engagement, residence life, international education, fraternity and sorority life, career development, and experiential education. Dr. Kittle's role on the senior leadership team involved spearheading various committees and initiatives, implementing assessment plans, and creating policies and programs to enhance the student experience.
Horn’s research primarily focuses on the systemic influences of assessment and related policies on the learning trajectories of students, especially those traditionally underserved by the education and social sectors. She serves as executive director of the Institute for Education Policy Research and Evaluation. She also serves as director of the Center for Research, Evaluation and Advancement of Teacher Education and director of the UH Education Research Center, one of three such state-approved entities with access to Texas’ PK-20 and workforce data.
Over the years, we grew and prospered, becoming the University of Houston in 1934. Two years later, the institution acquired land for a permanent campus, and its first building opened in 1939. In 1947, the institution launched one of its many rich traditions by adopting the cougar, later named Shasta, as its official mascot. The university became a state institution in 1963 and joined the newly created University of Houston... read more
University of Houston, War and Growth, 1939-1950
This University-produced 30-minute documentary tells the compelling story of the University and the city of Houston during World War II.