Welcome to the new era of the University of Houston — where you’ll have the space to curate ideas and innovation to launch the pathway to your success. Here, community is created and fostered with scholars from every corner of the world. When you pair top-tier academics with Big 12 athletics, you’re sure to receive an education through a variety of life-changing experiences.
For the last 97 years, we’ve been the University for the leaders of tomorrow. Our mission is to inspire you to reach your fullest potential, and there’s only one way for you to go as a Houston Cougar ... all the way up!
46k+ students
142 countries represented
300k+ alumni
145 languages spoken
9 professional sports teams energy capital of the world
26 Fortune 500 company headquarters
4th largest museum district in U.S.
10,000 restaurants
largest medical center in the world
TO HOUSTON
“H-Town”, “Space City”, “H-O-U” — whatever the nickname, we know Houston, Texas as “home” — and it’s no college town. UH is in the heart of the city where dreams become opportunities and you’re empowered to Be Someone. As a student, we’ll help you develop relationships with major players in your area of study through internships and fieldwork. When you step foot off campus, you’ll be immersed in this vibrant, multicultural city with lessons to be learned beyond the classroom. As an alum, well ... the sky’s the limit for your future in this global business hub.
STUDENT SUCCESS
As a forward-thinking university, we’re invested in helping you thrive during your time here and build toward your future. We have a variety of resources to support your success as you work towards earning a UH degree. Scan the code to learn more about these programs.
CAREER OUTCOMES
A UH education provides you with exceptional employment opportunities after graduation. Our University Career Services center helps you find internship opportunities and connects you with big name recruiters. Not to mention, it also offers 1:1 counseling to guide your professional development while you’re here so you can land your dream job.
Where are Coogs working?
• Amazon
• Walt Disney World
• Shell Energy
• Memorial Hermann
• Marriott International
• Museum of Fine Arts
Houston
• BakerRipley
• KIPP Schools
• Bank of America
• Texas Children’s Hospital
• JP Morgan Chase
• Dell Technologies
• Deloitte Consulting
Industries
• Accounting
• Banking
• Education
• Energy
• Engineering
• Finance
• Healthcare & Medicine
• Law
• Marketing
• Science & Research
• Space
• Technology
• Visual & Performing Arts bit.ly/UH-Success
“I’ve learned so many life skills, in such a short time at UH. As a member of UH’s Management Information Systems Student Organization (MISSO), I can partner with potential employers to help jump-start my career. I am now an Internal Audit and Financial Advisory - Tech Intern at a global consulting firm.”
- Sidharth Kaipparettu
Top Public Universities – U.S. News & World Report (2024)
#1 Undergraduate Entrepreneurship Program
– The Princeton Review (2024)
ACADEMICS THE HONORS COLLEGE
Top 100 Best Colleges for Future Leaders – Time Magazine (2024)
15 academic colleges 110+ undergraduate majors
21:1 student-to-faculty ratio uh.edu/majors
Check out a full list of undergraduate majors!
Nestled within a large university, the Honors College is a community of inspired students of all majors who learn and grow together through specialized guidance and resources. From having access to extensive amenities to creating personal connections with professors and mentors, the benefits can’t be beaten. uh.edu/honors
LEARNING ABROAD
International study is a life-changing experience, and many Coogs take advantage of this exciting opportunity to become a global citizen, make life-long friends, learn new skills and gain life experience. Whether you want to spend an entire academic year or a winter session in another part of the world like France, South Korea, England, Japan or Argentina, we offer different options for you and provide funding support to make your dream a reality.
uh.edu/learningabroad
RESEARCH
As a Carnegie-designated Tier One public research institution, UH empowers you to raise questions and make discoveries. Through the Office of Undergraduate Research and Major Awards, you’re able to participate in funded, faculty-mentored research programs and apply for nationally competitive fellowships. Whether it’s advancements in technology, space exploration or developments in healthcare, you can be a part of addressing the pressing issues of our time.
bit.ly/UH-OURMA
$232 MILLION research expenditures national research centers 12
Fulbright recipients since 2018 68
“My research experiences at UH and support from OURMA completely changed the trajectory of my goals. Before coming here, I had never considered grad school or a research career. Doing meaningful, handson research as an undergrad sparked my interest in pursuing a Ph.D. and studying neglected tropical diseases as a parasitologist.”
- Gabrielle Kostecki, Mathematical Biology
Major uh.edu/research
VALUE
There’s value in a UH degree, as our programs help you develop marketable skills for your future. We strive to make college education as affordable and accessible as possible for you and your family. UH is nationally recognized for stellar academics, the generous amount of financial aid we offer, along with a comparatively low cost of attendance.
Top 50 Best Value Public Universities – The Princeton Review (2024)
Top 50 for Social Mobility – U.S. News & World Report (2024)
TYPES OF AID
• University & External Scholarships
• Grants
• Work-Study
• FAFSA or TASFA
• Student Loans
Learn more about the cost of attendance, types of aid and programs we offer at UH.
uh.edu/cost
COOG LIFE
Here, you’re able to find your community on campus through exploring your shared passions with fellow Coogs. We have plenty of opportunities for you to make connections before and after class by participating in student organizations or attending events (like Cougar game days, Frontier Fiesta and Homecoming).
UH is a place where your community becomes your Cougar family, and family means forever. It’s easier to embrace the change of transitioning to college when we do it together.
COOG LIVING
Be at the heart of all the action by living where you learn ... on campus! You’ll be just minutes away from your classes, the Rec Center, studying with your friends at the library, and enjoying great food at one of our various dining spots (with flexible meal plans and food trucks). Nowhere else offers this level of convenience that allows you to devote more time to making life-long friends while working towards earning your UH degree.
