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

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UH at a Glance

332,899 Total Alumni
46,000+ Students

#36Ranked Social Mobility
$232M In Research Expenditures
166Conference 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.

22 National Academies Members
2,800+ Faculty

281Degree Programs
74 Early Career Award Recipients since 1996
17 Guggenheim Fellowships Awarded to UH Faculty

The Spirit of Innovation

At the ��, 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
12 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 �� 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.