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University of Houston

The University of Houston is a research based public university located in Houston, Texas. It is the flagship institution of the University of Houston System and it is the third largest university in Texas. The university is classified as an R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity. The motto of the University of Houston is “In Tempore” that means “In Time”. The official website of the university is www.uh.edu 

University of Houston, History

The University of Houston was founded in 1927 as Houston Junior College by trustees of the Houston Independent School District Board of Education. In 1933, the Junior College became University of Houston.

University of Houston, USP

University of Houston is known for its courses in Business, Law and International Studies. The University is among the top 1000 universities globally and among the top 100 universities in the United States. The university is categorized among “R1: Doctoral Universities which have very high research activity”.

University of Houston, Campus

The campus of the University of Houston is located in southeast Houston with an official address of 4800 Calhoun Road. The university includes numerous green spaces, fountains and sculptures. It is the flagship institution of the University of Houston System and it is a multi-campus university with a branch campus located in Sugar Land.

The University of Houston has the following five core areas: inner campus, the Arts District, the Professional District, the Wheeler District, and the Stadium District. The inner campus contains the academic core of the university and consists of Anderson Library, the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, the College of Technology and the Honors College.

University of Houston, Schools and Colleges

The schools and colleges of the University of Houston are –

  • Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture
  • Katherine G. McGovern College of the Arts
  • C.T. Bauer College of Business
  • College of Education
  • Cullen College of Engineering
  • Conrad N. Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant Management
  • University of Houston Law Center
  • College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
  • College of natural Sciences and Mathematics
  • College of Nursing
  • College of Optometry
  • College of Pharmacy
  • Graduate College of Social Work
  • College of Technology
  • College of Medicine
  • The Honors College

University of Houston, Rankings and Achievements

The rankings of the University of Houston are –

GLOBAL

  • The university ranked 701-750 by QS World University Ranking
  • It ranked 201-300 by ARWU
  • It ranked 399 by U.S. News & World Report

NATIONAL

  • The university ranked 114 by Forbes
  • It ranked 66-94 by ARWU
  • It ranked 238 by Washington Monthly
  • It also ranked 179 by U.S. News & World Report

University of Houston, Library

The main library of the University of Houston is MD Anderson Library. The library system also consists of William R. Jenkins Architecture, Design and Art Library, Health Sciences Library and the Music Library. These four locations provide access to nearly 400 desktop and 100 laptops. The library system of the university consists of millions of volumes of journals, magazines and many rare books. The library system provides access to more than 3.2 million physical and digital volumes.

University of Houston, Courses

 Some of the courses of the University of Houston are –

  • Accountancy
  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Anthropology
  • Mathematics
  • Architectural Studies
  • Art History
  • Atmospheric Sciences
  • Biochemistry
  • Biology
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Biotechnology
  • Chemistry
  • Civil Engineering
  • English
  • Foresight
  • Geology
  • Geophysics
  • Global Hospitality Business
  • Global Retailing
  • Health Communication
  • Health Law

Students can further find the course of their choice on the official website of the university that is https://uh.edu/graduate-school/admissions/contacts-and-deadlines// 

University of Houston, Alumni

The notable alumni of the University of Houston are –

  • Clyde Drexler – Basketball Hall of Fame member
  • Bonnie J. Dunbar – former NASA Astronaut
  • Lizzo – singer
  • Fred Couples – professional golfer
  • Tom DeLay – former House Majority leader
  • Jim Parson – Actor
  • Jack Valenti – former President of the Motion Picture Association
  • Dwayne Micheal Carter – hip hop artist
  • Wilson Whitley – NFL player
  • Elizabeth Warren – U.S. Senator

University of Houston, Student Life 

TRADITIONS

Some of the traditional events that hosted by the University of Houston are –

  • Cougar Red Friday – It is a part of the Keep Houston Red initiative at the University of Houston in which students and staff are encouraged to wear red shirts on Friday to show pride and passion for the university.
  • Frontier Fiesta – a re-creation of a 19th century Western Town with music, food and historic exhibits.
  • The BLAZE – it is an oil fields warning siren that chosen to represent the university’s ties to the petroleum industry

STUDENT MEDIA

  • The Cougar – official student newspaper
  • Houstonian – Magazine / Yearbook
  • Cooglife – Lifestyle magazine
  • Transitions – a magazine for transfer and freshmen students
  • CoogTV – student run TV of the university
  • COOG Radio – it is the student run radio station of the university

ACCOMMODATION

University of Houston has on campus dormitories that are –

  • Moody Towers – it is one of the tallest complexes on campus and the largest area of residence halls.
  • The Quadrangle – it is the oldest housing area on campus of the university; it consists of several coed dorm halls: Bates Law, Oberholtzer, Settlegast and Taub.
  • Calhoun Lofts – residential facility aimed at graduate and professional students.
  • Coughar Village – freshman/honors College dorm

SPORTS AND FITNESS

The University of Houston is a member of the American Athletic Conference. The university has an intercollegiate sports program that competes in the NCAA Division I sports at the University of Houston include baseball, basketball, cross country, soccer, softball, swimming and diving, tennis and track and field of women.

University of Houston, Top Landmarks

The famous places to visit around the University of Houston are –

  • The Houston Museum of Natural Science
  • Minute Maid Park
  • Museum of Fine Arts
  • Children’s Museum
  • Houston Zoo
  • Space Center
  • The Galleria
  • Cockrell Butterfly Center
  • Toyota Center
  • Rodeo Houston or Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
  • University of Houston, Food and Drink
  • La Griglia
  • Vic & Anthony’s Steakhouse
  • Pappas Bros. Steakhouse
  • Eddie V’s Prime Seafood
  • Mezza Grille & Market
  • Tubs Poutine
  • BCN Taste & Tradition
  • Chama Gaucha Brazilian Steakhouse
  • Pinkerton’s Barbecue
  • Xochi

University of Houston, Entry Requirements

The entry requirements of the University of Houston are –

  • GPA Score of 3.0 and above
  • SAT of 1100 and above
  • ACT score of 24
  • IELTS score of 6.5

Students can further check their eligibility on the official website of the university that is www.uh.edu 

University of Houston, Scholarship and Financial Aid

The University of Houston provides these scholarships to their students –

  • University Funded Merit Scholarship
  • Scholarship for Transfers
  • Scholarships for International Students
  • University Endowed Scholarships
  • University Privately Funded Scholarships
  • College Specific Scholarships
  • State Funded Scholarship

UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON, Acceptance rate

The acceptance rate of the University of Houston is 63%.

Where to apply

Students can directly apply on the official website of the Houston University that is www.uh.edu

University of Houston Programs

Program
Duration
Format
Tuition Fees
Deadlines
Standard Test

University of Houston Application Requirements

3
GPA
30
IB
70
Percentage
59%
Acceptance Rate

IELTS score requirements

A strong proficiency in the English language is essential for admission into universities in United States of America. To be able to get a successful admission in University of Houston in United States of America students need to complete IELTS with a minimum score of 6.5.

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University of Houston Cost of studies

Fees

Bachelors:$ 25,338

Fees vary for each program. Please visit program page for specific fees.

University of Houston Deadlines

Deadlines vary for each program. Please visit program page for specific deadlines.

University of Houston Rankings

Global

439
US News
751 -800
QS
201 -300
Shanghai
601 -800
Times Higher Education
372
GTU Rank

Regional

United States of America
185
US News
67 -94
Shanghai
85
Times Higher Education
369
Forbes
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