University of Houston

country rank	70
world rank	96

University Overview

Established in 1927, University of Houston is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Houston (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Texas. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, University of Houston (UH) is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: over-45,000 students) coeducational higher education institution. University of Houston (UH) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 91 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 60-70% making this US higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.

University Identity

Name	University of Houston
Acronym	UH
Founded	1927
Motto	In Tempore In Time
Colours	Scarlet and white
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University Location

Address	212 Ezekiel Cullen Building Houston (population range: 1,000,000-5,000,000) 77204-2018 Texas United States
T	+1 (713) 743 1000
F	+1 (713) 743 8837

Degree Levels & Study Areas

uniRank Degree Levels/Study Areas Matrix^™
	Undergraduate		Postgraduate
	PreBach degrees PreBachelor degrees	Bachelor degrees Bachelor degrees	Master degrees Master degrees	Doctoral degrees Doctoral degrees

Arts & Humanities A&H
Business & Social Sciences B&S
Language & Cultural L&C
Medicine & Health M&H
Engineering Eng
Science & Technology S&T

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Important: please contact or visit the official website of University of Houston for detailed information on areas of study and degree levels currently offered; the above uniRank Degree/Study Matrix^™ is indicative only and may not be up-to-date or complete.

Yearly Tuition Range

uniRank Tuition Range Matrix^™
	Undergraduate	Postgraduate
Local students Local student	7,500-10,000 US$ (5,500-7,400 Euro)	5,000-7,500 US$ (3,700-5,500 Euro)
International students Int'l student	17,500-20,000 US$ (12,900-14,700 Euro)	10,000-12,500 US$ (7,400-9,200 Euro)

Important: the above uniRank Tuition Range Matrix^™ does not include room, board or other external costs; tuition may vary by areas of study, degree level, student nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact the appropriate University of Houston's office for detailed information on yearly tuitions which apply to your specific situation and study interest; the above uniRank Tuition Range Matrix^™ is indicative only and may not be up-to-date or complete.

University Admissions

Gender Admission	Men and Women (coed)
International Students	Yes, international applicants are welcome to apply for admission
Admission Selection	Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades
Admission Rate	60-70%
Admission Office	122 E. Cullen Building Houston 77204-2023 +1 (713) 743 1010

Important: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by areas of study, degree level, student nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact the appropriate University of Houston's Admission Office for detailed information on a specific admission selection policy and acceptance rate; the above University admission information is indicative only and may not be complete or up-to-date.

Size and Profile

Student Enrollment	over-45,000
Academic Staff	Not reported
Control Type	Public
Entity Type	Non-Profit

Academic Calendar	Semesters
Campus Setting	Urban
Religious Affiliation	None

Facilities and Services

Library	Yes
Housing	Yes
Sport Facilities	Yes

Financial Aids	Yes
Study Abroad	Yes
Distance Learning	Yes

Important: please contact or visit the official website of University of Houston for detailed information on facilities and services provided, including the type of scholarships and other financial aids offered to local or international students; the information above is indicative only and may not be complete or up-to-date.

Accreditation

Institutional Accreditation or Recognition
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Other Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International)
American Bar Association (ABA), Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar
Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET)

Important: this section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially recognize, accredit and/or license the University of Houston as a whole (institutional accreditation or recognition) or some of its specific courses/programs (programmatic accreditation). Memberships and affiliations to organizations which do not imply any formal, extensive and/or legal process of accreditation or recognition are included in the specific Affiliations section below. Please report errors and inaccuracies taking into consideration the above criteria.

Affiliations

University of Houston System
Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities (APLU)
Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU)
National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Academic Structure

Online Courses

iTunes U
University of Houston's official iTunes U channel for video lectures and course podcasts. Direct link (iTunes software required)

Open Education Consortium
Not reported

Video Presentation

Not available; please submit an official general video presentation of this higher education institution.

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Site last updated: Wednesday, 14 November 2018

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