University of Houston
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University of Houston
Where Learning Meets Opportunity
At the University of Houston, you have access to world-class faculty, cutting-edge
research opportunities and a wealth of resources to help you succeed.
Explore Campus
Majors and Minors
Undergraduate Admissions
Graduate Admissions
University of Houston Professor Named Guggenheim Fellow
University of Houston Professor Named Guggenheim Fellow
UH Graduate Programs Surge in U.S. News & World Report Rankings
UH Graduate Programs Surge in U.S. News & World Report Rankings
UH Biology Student Awarded Prestigious Barry Goldwater Scholarship
UH Biology Student Awarded Prestigious Barry Goldwater Scholarship
World-Class Faculty
The University of Houston is proud to have diverse and highly qualified faculty, consisting
of world-renowned scholars, researchers and experts in their respective fields.
Cristina Rivera Garza
Donna Stokes
Zhifeng Ren
Renee Knake Jefferson
Kaushik Rajashekara
29
National Academy Members
2
MacArthur "Genius" Fellowships
17
Guggenheim Fellowships
National Academies Members
Accessible
and Affordable
The University of Houston strives to provide affordable and accessible education to
a diverse student body, including first-generation college students. UH offers over
250 undergraduate and graduate degree programs across a wide range of disciplines,
including business, engineering, education, health, law and the arts.
289
Degree Programs
1,250+
Online Courses
#40
Ranked Social Mobility
About UH
20
25
“Wolff Center for Entrepreneurship Named
No. 1
in U.S.”
The Princeton Review
“
Top 50
Best Value Public Universities”
The Princeton Review
“
Top 50
for Social Mobility”
U.S. News & World Report
Career
Readiness
The University of Houston provides a range of resources and opportunities to help
students develop the skills, knowledge and experiences they need to be successful
in their professional endeavors.
5,200+
Student Employees
7
College-Based
Career Centers
Career Services & Centers
Research
Excellence
University of Houston researchers are transforming ideas into innovations. Our innovators
are developing new technologies that span the delivery of health care to advancing
reliable, affordable, environmentally responsible energy for all. We are also thought
leaders around the creation of art and developing programs that support our diverse
Houston community.
276M
In Research Expenditures
13
National Research Centers
#1
Texas Intellectual
Property Awards
Division of Research
Featured
Events
Reconstruction of A Survivor Office of Neighborhood & Strategic Initiatives Pampering with a Twist Health Initiative
Friday, Apr 24, 2026
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Stress Free Finals Kickoff
Tuesday, Apr 28, 2026
11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Coffee N Cars
Thursday, Apr 30, 2026
4:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Coffee With A Cop
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
CRASE Training (Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events)
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
View Full Calendar
UH Newsroom
Arts & Humanities
Business and Hospitality
Health and Medicine
Policy, Law and Government
Research
Science, Energy & Innovation
Student, Faculty and Staff Success
University and Campus
Athletics
UH Magazine
University of Houston Professor Named Guggenheim Fellow
April 15, 2026
University of Houston Professor Named Guggenheim Fellow
A University of Houston engineering professor has been named to the newest class of Guggenheim Fellows by the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, one of the world’s most prestigious honors for scholars in the arts, sciences and humanities.
UH Engineers Offer Roadmap to Close the ‘Human Error’ Gap in Offshore Crane Safety
April 14, 2026
UH Engineers Offer Roadmap to Close the ‘Human Error’ Gap in Offshore Crane Safety
A University of Houston professor of Mechanical Engineering Technology is spearheading an effort to redefine offshore safety, releasing a new roadmap designed to identify and close critical gaps in international crane operations.
University of Houston Advances Quantum Initiative
April 9, 2026
University of Houston Advances Quantum Initiative
As part of its Quantum Initiative, the University of Houston convened global industry leader IonQ, national laboratory partners and energy executives for the symposium, “Powering the Future: Quantum Technologies in the Energy Economy,” advancing its efforts to align research, talent and industry collaboration in quantum technologies.
UH Professor Warns of Dangers of Red-Light Laser Myopia Therapy for Children
March 2, 2026
UH Professor Warns of Dangers of Red-Light Laser Myopia Therapy for Children
As red-light laser therapy gains popularity in Asia for slowing myopia in children, reports of vision damage have emerged, prompting a University of Houston optometry researcher to evaluate the procedure and call for further study before it becomes more widely adopted.
UH Leads Texas with Seven Senior Members Named to National Academy of Inventors
February 26, 2026
UH Leads Texas with Seven Senior Members Named to National Academy of Inventors
Seven University of Houston faculty members have been named Senior Members of the National Academy of Inventors — the most of any Texas institution this year — reinforcing UH’s leadership in research-driven innovation with real-world impact.
University of Houston Scientist Helps Rethink Microbial Future of Space Travel
February 25, 2026
University of Houston Scientist Helps Rethink Microbial Future of Space Travel
A global team of scientists has identified an often-overlooked biological system — biofilms — as a critical factor in the future of human space exploration.
20
24
“Top 100 Best Colleges for
Future Leaders
”
Time Magazine
Campus Tour
Visit the University of Houston in person to see for yourself what life is like on
campus or choose a virtual tour to begin an interactive and immersive campus experience.
Schedule a Visit
University of Houston
Launch the University of Houston Virtual Tour
UH Academic Colleges
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©
Where Learning Meets Opportunity
At the University of Houston, you have access to world-class faculty, cutting-edge
research opportunities and a wealth of resources to help you succeed.
Explore Campus
Majors and Minors
Undergraduate Admissions
Graduate Admissions
University of Houston Professor Named Guggenheim Fellow
University of Houston Professor Named Guggenheim Fellow
UH Graduate Programs Surge in U.S. News & World Report Rankings
UH Graduate Programs Surge in U.S. News & World Report Rankings
UH Biology Student Awarded Prestigious Barry Goldwater Scholarship
UH Biology Student Awarded Prestigious Barry Goldwater Scholarship
World-Class Faculty
The University of Houston is proud to have diverse and highly qualified faculty, consisting
of world-renowned scholars, researchers and experts in their respective fields.
Cristina Rivera Garza
Donna Stokes
Zhifeng Ren
Renee Knake Jefferson
Kaushik Rajashekara
29
National Academy Members
2
MacArthur "Genius" Fellowships
17
Guggenheim Fellowships
National Academies Members
Accessible
and Affordable
The University of Houston strives to provide affordable and accessible education to
a diverse student body, including first-generation college students. UH offers over
250 undergraduate and graduate degree programs across a wide range of disciplines,
including business, engineering, education, health, law and the arts.
289
Degree Programs
1,250+
Online Courses
#40
Ranked Social Mobility
About UH
20
25
“Wolff Center for Entrepreneurship Named
No. 1
in U.S.”
The Princeton Review
“
Top 50
Best Value Public Universities”
The Princeton Review
“
Top 50
for Social Mobility”
U.S. News & World Report
Career
Readiness
The University of Houston provides a range of resources and opportunities to help
students develop the skills, knowledge and experiences they need to be successful
in their professional endeavors.
5,200+
Student Employees
7
College-Based
Career Centers
Career Services & Centers
Research
Excellence
University of Houston researchers are transforming ideas into innovations. Our innovators
are developing new technologies that span the delivery of health care to advancing
reliable, affordable, environmentally responsible energy for all. We are also thought
leaders around the creation of art and developing programs that support our diverse
Houston community.
276M
In Research Expenditures
13
National Research Centers
#1
Texas Intellectual
Property Awards
Division of Research
Featured
Events
Reconstruction of A Survivor Office of Neighborhood & Strategic Initiatives Pampering with a Twist Health Initiative
Friday, Apr 24, 2026
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Stress Free Finals Kickoff
Tuesday, Apr 28, 2026
11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Coffee N Cars
Thursday, Apr 30, 2026
4:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Coffee With A Cop
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
CRASE Training (Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events)
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
View Full Calendar
UH Newsroom
Arts & Humanities
Business and Hospitality
Health and Medicine
Policy, Law and Government
Research
Science, Energy & Innovation
Student, Faculty and Staff Success
University and Campus
Athletics
UH Magazine
University of Houston Professor Named Guggenheim Fellow
April 15, 2026
University of Houston Professor Named Guggenheim Fellow
A University of Houston engineering professor has been named to the newest class of Guggenheim Fellows by the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, one of the world’s most prestigious honors for scholars in the arts, sciences and humanities.
UH Engineers Offer Roadmap to Close the ‘Human Error’ Gap in Offshore Crane Safety
April 14, 2026
UH Engineers Offer Roadmap to Close the ‘Human Error’ Gap in Offshore Crane Safety
A University of Houston professor of Mechanical Engineering Technology is spearheading an effort to redefine offshore safety, releasing a new roadmap designed to identify and close critical gaps in international crane operations.
University of Houston Advances Quantum Initiative
April 9, 2026
University of Houston Advances Quantum Initiative
As part of its Quantum Initiative, the University of Houston convened global industry leader IonQ, national laboratory partners and energy executives for the symposium, “Powering the Future: Quantum Technologies in the Energy Economy,” advancing its efforts to align research, talent and industry collaboration in quantum technologies.
UH Professor Warns of Dangers of Red-Light Laser Myopia Therapy for Children
March 2, 2026
UH Professor Warns of Dangers of Red-Light Laser Myopia Therapy for Children
As red-light laser therapy gains popularity in Asia for slowing myopia in children, reports of vision damage have emerged, prompting a University of Houston optometry researcher to evaluate the procedure and call for further study before it becomes more widely adopted.
UH Leads Texas with Seven Senior Members Named to National Academy of Inventors
February 26, 2026
UH Leads Texas with Seven Senior Members Named to National Academy of Inventors
Seven University of Houston faculty members have been named Senior Members of the National Academy of Inventors — the most of any Texas institution this year — reinforcing UH’s leadership in research-driven innovation with real-world impact.
University of Houston Scientist Helps Rethink Microbial Future of Space Travel
February 25, 2026
University of Houston Scientist Helps Rethink Microbial Future of Space Travel
A global team of scientists has identified an often-overlooked biological system — biofilms — as a critical factor in the future of human space exploration.
20
24
“Top 100 Best Colleges for
Future Leaders
”
Time Magazine
Campus Tour
Visit the University of Houston in person to see for yourself what life is like on
campus or choose a virtual tour to begin an interactive and immersive campus experience.
Schedule a Visit
University of Houston
Launch the University of Houston Virtual Tour
UH Academic Colleges
Launch the UH Academic Colleges Virtual Tour
©