Prospective Students

The University of Houston is the premier urban research and teaching university in Texas and the most diverse research university in the nation. UH offers master’s degrees in 133 fields and six doctoral degrees in 62 fields through its twelve colleges:

Located in the nation's fourth largest city, the University of Houston gives students' access to a vibrant, entrepreneurial, and culturally diverse community. The University of Houston is an integral part of this dynamic mix, and the opportunities for research, scholarship and professional study are boundless. Graduate students comprise more than 24% of total enrollment and receive more than 34% of degrees awarded at UH. Tuition rates for attending the University of Houston are lower than at many other institutions of higher education, and the cost of living in Houston is among the lowest of all urban settings in the United States.

Browse the links to find information on admissions criteria, competitive fellowships and financial resources, and Houston relocation options.