About | University of Houston

Welcome to the University of Houston

Founded in 1927, the University of Houston is the largest public research university in Houston and one of the largest universities in Texas.

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UH at a Glance

339,282 Total Alumni
47,980 Students

#40Ranked Social Mobility
$239M In Research Expenditures
167Conference Championships
895 Acres over 4 locations

Academic Programs

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.

32 National Academies Members
2,800+ Faculty

285Degree Programs
74 Early Career Award Recipients since 1996
19 Guggenheim Fellowships Awarded to UH Faculty

The Spirit of Innovation

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.

#1 Entrepreneurship
14 National Research Centers
#1 Texas Intellectual Property Awards

Global Reach

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.

1,250+ Online Courses
127 Nations Represented
340+ Coogs Learning Abroad

The Coog Experience

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.