About Houston

Houston, the nations fourth largest city, is bustling with culture and energy
and has recently gained recognition as Americas next great global city.
Known as the energy capital of the world, the city is home to 26 Fortune 500
companies, the second most in the nation, and the world's largest medical
center making Houston a land of limitless opportunities for UH students,
whether through internships or fieldwork experiences in the real world. The
opportunities are so unlimited, that 63% of UH Alumni live and work in the city.
Houston also has the fastest growing economy in the country, and the
University of Houston plays a vital role by generating $3 billion for the city
every year.
Houston has been ranked #1 city for recent college graduates by
msnNOW. The survey ranked major cities by a combination of job growth,
affordable living and vibrant 20-something populations. Houston's quality of
life and proximity to research partners in business and government also make
the city an attractive home for talented professors and their families.
Houston is an entertaining place to live, too. Forbes Magazine took notice of
all the culture the city has to offer, recently naming Houston, Americas
Coolest City, a testament to what Houstonians have known for years.
Whether you want to take in a show in the Theater District that boasts more
than 12,000 seats, eat at one of the 11,000 restaurants, cheer on a local
sports team or anything in between, Houston offers something for everyone.

UH at a Glance
Founded in 1927, the University of Houston is the leading public research
university in the vibrant international city of Houston. Each year, we educate
more than 40,750 students in more than
300 undergraduate and graduateacademic programs, on campus and online.
UH awards more than 8,000 degrees annually, with more than
230,000 alumni.

Location
UH is located in Houston, Texas, the nations fourth-largest city and the
energy capital of the world. Our students regularly test their skills
through internshipswith national and international companies based here, and

our faculty routinely partner with businesses and government agencies

through research.

Programs of Study
Our undergraduates choose from 120 majors and minors. At the graduate
level, we offer 139 masters, 54 doctoral, and three professional degree
programs. You may study online through our Distance Education program, or
take noncredit courses through Continuing Education. Many of our academic
programs rank among the nations best.

Research
Our faculty and students conduct research through 25 research centers and in
every academic department. UH research regularly breaks new ground and
opens doors to new ways of understanding the world.

Faculty
University of Houston faculty are renowned scholars with real-world
experience who work closely with each student. From the Tony Award to the
Nobel Peace Prize and back to the classroom, UH faculty makes things
happen on campus and around the world.

Students
The University of Houston is the second most ethnically diverse major
research university in the United States. Students come to UH from more than
137 nations and from across the world. Our student body comprises 40,914
undergraduate and graduate students. [More about our student population]

Student Life
With more than 500 student organizations and 16 intercollegiate sports teams,
life at UH is active and lively. About 6,000 students live on
campus in residence halls, apartments and townhouses.

Alumni
UH alumni total 224,000. Of that number, 63 percent live in the Houston area
and 75 percent live in the state of Texas. [More about University of Houston
alumni]

Accreditation
The University of Houston is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of
theSouthern Association of Colleges and Schools to award baccalaureate,
master's, professional and doctoral degrees. Contact the Commission on
Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of the University of Houston.
In addition, the University is a member of the Council of Graduate Schools in
the United States, the Conference of Southern Graduate Schools, the
National Commission on Accrediting, the Association of Texas Colleges and
Universities, the American Council on Education, the Association of American
State Colleges and Universities, the Association of American Colleges, the
Association of Urban Universities, and the National Association of State
Universities and Land Grant Colleges. UH colleges, programs and
professional associations also hold memberships and accreditations by
additional agencies.

Our History & Traditions

The University of Houston's proud heritage of academic excellence dates
back to its founding in 1927. In 1947, the institution launched one of its
many rich traditions by adopting the cougar, later named Shasta, as its official
mascot.
Over the years, we grew and prospered, becoming the University of Houston
in 1934. Two years later, the institution acquired land for a permanent
campus, and its first building opened in 1939. The university became a state
institution in 1963 and joined the newly created University of Houston
System in 1977.
Today, the University of Houston is a major public research and teaching
institution, serving more than 39,800 students annually with nearly 300
undergraduate and graduate programs.

University of Houston, War and Growth,

1939-1950
This truly University-produced 30 minute documentary tells the compelling
story of the University and the city of Houston during World War II.

Graduate Tuition - Fiscal Year

2016
Contact Us | Deferment and Payment Plans

Fiscal Year 2016

Fiscal Year 2016 includes the Fall 2015, Spring 2016, and Summer 2016.

Cost per Semester Credit Hour

Masters/PS
Resident

Masters/PS NonResident

Doctoral
Resident

Doctoral Non-Resident

Architecture

$475/SCH

$965/SCH

N/A

N/A

Business

$755/SCH

$1,245/SCH

$334/SCH

$824/SCH

CLASS 1

$357/SCH

$847/SCH

N/A

N/A

CLASS 2

$349/SCH

$839/SCH

N/A

N/A

CLASS 3

$398/SCH

$888/SCH

$398/SCH

$888/SCH

CLASS 4

N/A

N/A

$320/SCH

$810/SCH

Education

$414/SCH

$904/SCH

$386/SCH

$876/SCH

Engineering

$465/SCH

$955/SCH

$428/SCH

$918/SCH

Hotel and
Restaurant
Management

$454/SCH

$944/SCH

$334/SCH

$824/SCH

$1,122/SCH

$1,582/SCH

N/A

N/A

Law - JD

$930/SCH

$1,390/SCH

N/A

N/A

Natural
Sciences &
Mathematics

$357/SCH

$847/SCH

$334/SCH

$824/SCH

Nursing

$525/SCH

$1,015/SCH

N/A

N/A

Optometry
(O.D.)

$568/SCH

$1,058/SCH

N/A

N/A

College

Law - LLM

Cost per Semester Credit Hour

Masters/PS
Resident

Masters/PS NonResident

Doctoral
Resident

Doctoral Non-Resident

Optomery
(Ph.D.)

N/A

N/A

$278/SCH

$768/SCH

Pharmacy

$423/SCH

$913/SCH

$423/SCH

$913/SCH

Pharmacy
(PharmD)

$602/SCH

$1,092/SCH

N/A

N/A

Social Work

$402/SCH

$892/SCH

$376/SCH

$866/SCH

Technology

$544/SCH

$1034/SCH

N/A

N/A

College

The chart below displays consolidated tuition and incidental fees per semester credit hour based
on major. Please note that consolidated fees do not include required fees such as the Student
Services Fee, Extended Access Fee, Recreation and Wellness Center Fee, and UC Fee.
Please note: The registration process at the University of Houston begins with preregistration during the enrollment period. During this time, students can add classes to their
schedule in myUH according to their assigned enrollment appointments. Registration is not
complete and students are not officially enrolled until tuition bills have been paid by the
term's due dates.

Graduate Fees - Fiscal Year

2015
Extended Access
Fee

$264/sem

This fee provides enhanced services for those students who are
enrolled in online or off campus courses.

Recreation and
Wellness Center
Fee

$92/sem

The Recreation & Wellness Center Fee supports the

maintenance and operation of the center.

Student Services
Fee

$250/sem

The Student Service Fee supports various campus activities and

organizations dedicated to student life and its enhancement.

UC Fee

$135/sem

The University Center Fee supports the maintenance and

operation of the University Center.

Fiscal year 2015 includes the Fall 2014, Spring 2015 and Summer 2015 semesters.

Mandatory Fees
Miscellaneous Fees
Cooperative Education fee

$215

Lab fees

$2-30

Late Registration fee

$20

Library Recall/Reserve Fine

$3/day

New Student Conference

$60/1-day
$120/2-day

Reciprocal Ed. Exchange Fee

$75/sem

Special Prog Study Abroad Fee

$100-$6,000/participant

Visiting Int'l Studies Prog Fee

$150/program

Optional Fees
Health Insurance-US Students

Fall 2014: $740.00

Spring 2015: $741.00

Parking: Student Lots

$86-$361

Parking: Garage

$241-$403

Transcript Fee

$10

Study Abroad Fee

Varies to cover travel expenses

Duplicate Diploma Fee

$25

Graduation Application Fee

$25

Late Graduation Fee

$25

International Student Fees

Health Insurance*

Fall 2014: $745.00

Spring 2015: $746.00
Summer 2015: $372.00

International Student Service Fee Sem/Sum

$85

International Student Service Fee 6wk Sum

$50

New Student Conference

$75

J-1 Research Scholar Fee Annual

$80

J-1 Research Scholar Fee Semester

$50

* This fee is required of all international students to insure that should any illness or injury befall
them they are adequately insured to meet the cost of treatment. This fee is an optional fee for
U.S. residents only.

Texas /tkss/ (Spanish: Tejas [texas]) is the second most populous and second largest state of
the United States of America. Geographically located in the south central part of the country, Texas
shares an international border withMexico to the south and borders the U.S. states of New Mexico to
the west, Oklahoma to the north, Arkansas to the northeast, and Louisiana to the east. Texas has an
area of 268,820 square miles (696,200 km2) and a growing population of over 26.9 million residents
(July 2014).[8]
Houston is the largest city in Texas and the fourth-largest in the United States, while San Antonio is
the second largest in the state and seventh largest in the United States. DallasFort
Worth and Greater Houston are the eighth and tenth largest United States metropolitan areas,
respectively. Other major cities include El Paso and Austin, the state capital. Texas is nicknamed
the Lone Star State to signify Texas as a former independent republic, and as a reminder of the
state's struggle for independence from Mexico. The "Lone Star" can be found on the Texas state flag
and on the Texas state seal.[9] The origin of the state name, Texas, is from the word, "Tejas", which
means 'friends' in the Caddolanguage.[10]
Due to its size and geologic features such as the Balcones Fault, Texas contains
diverse landscapes that resemble both the American South and Southwest.[11] Although popularly
associated with the Southwestern deserts, less than 10 percent of Texas' land area is desert.[12] Most
of the population centers are located in areas of former prairies,grasslands, forests, and
the coastline. Traveling from east to west, one can observe terrain that ranges from
coastalswamps and piney woods, to rolling plains and rugged hills, and finally the desert and
mountains of the Big Bend.
The term "six flags over Texas", used by the large Grand Prairiebased national and international
amusement park operator Six Flags, refers to several nations that have ruled over the
territory. Spain was the first European country to claim the area of Texas. France held a short-lived
colony in Texas. Mexico controlled the territory until 1836 when Texas won its independence,
becoming an independent Republic. In 1845, Texas joined the United States as the 28th state. The
state's annexation set off a chain of events that caused the MexicanAmerican War in 1846. A slave
state, Texas declared its secession from the United States in early 1861, and officially joined
the Confederate States of America on March 2 of the same year. After the consequent Civil War and
the restoration of its representation in the federal government, Texas entered a long period of
economic stagnation.
One Texas industry that thrived after the Civil War was cattle. Due to its long history as a center of
the industry, Texas is associated with the image of the cowboy. The state's economic fortunes
changed in the early 20th century, when oildiscoveries initiated an economic boom in the state. With
strong investments in universities, Texas developed a diversified economy and high tech industry in
the mid-20th century. As of 2010 it shares the top of the list of the mostFortune 500 companies with
California at 57.[13] With a growing base of industry, the state leads in many industries, including
agriculture, petrochemicals, energy, computers and electronics, aerospace, and biomedical
sciences. Texas has led the nation in export revenue since 2002 and has the second-highest gross
state product.
The University of Houston (UH) is a state research university and the flagship institution of
the University of Houston System.[5] Founded in 1927, UH is the third-largest university in Texas with

nearly 41,000 students.[4] Its campus spans 667 acres in southeast Houston, and was known as
University of HoustonUniversity Park from 1983 to 1991. [6][7] The Carnegie Foundation classifies UH
as a Tier One research university.[8][9][10] The U.S. News & World Report ranks the university No. 189
(Tier 1) in its National University Rankings, and No. 106 among top public universities.[11][12]
The university offers over 300 degree programs through its 12 academic colleges on campus
including programs leading to professional degrees in law, optometry, and pharmacy.[13][14][15][16] The
institution conducts nearly $130 million annually in research, and operates more than 40 research
centers and institutes on campus.[17][18]Interdisciplinary research includes superconductivity, space
commercialization and exploration, biomedical sciences and engineering, energy and natural
resources, and artificial intelligence. Awarding more than 8,200 degrees annually, UH's alumni base
exceeds 260,000.[4][19] The economic impact of the university contributes over $3 billion annually to
the Texas economy, while generating about 24,000 jobs.[20]
The University of Houston hosts a variety of theatrical performances, concerts, lectures, and events.
It has over 400 student organizations and 17 intercollegiate sports teams. [21] Annual UH events and
traditions include The Cat's Back, Homecoming, and Frontier Fiesta. The university's varsity athletic
teams, known as the Houston Cougars, are members of the American Athletic Conference and
compete in the NCAA's Division I in all sports. The football team regularly makes bowl game
appearances, and the men's basketball team has made 19 appearances in the NCAA Division I
Tournamentincluding five Final Four appearances. The men's golf team has won 16 national
championshipsthesecond-most of any NCAA golf program.
The University of Houston
Former names

University of HoustonUniversity Park

(19831991)

Type

State university

Endowment

US$716.4 million[1]

Academic staff

3,624[4]

Students

40,747[4]

Undergraduates

32,760[4]

Postgraduates

7,987[4]

Location

Houston, Texas, U.S.

Campus

Urban, 667 acres (2.70 km)

Sports

17 varsity teams

Website

www.uh.edu