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Conrad N. Hilton College of Global Hospitality Leadership

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HOSPITALITY: WHERE PASSION
MEETS PROFESSION

Prepare for a dynamic, global career in the world’s top industry with
specialized hospitality business degrees and hands on opportunities.

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CONSISTENTLY RANKED AMONG
THE TOP HOSPITALITY PROGRAMS IN THE WORLD

Hilton College offers a full range of academic pathways designed for future hospitality leaders. Whether you're starting your undergraduate journey, pursuing a master’s or doctoral degree, or looking to enhance your skills with a certificate or online program, our curriculum combines real-world experience with global perspective.
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This Hilton Builds Futures

The Hilton University of Houston is more than a place to stay — it's a living classroom. Operated by 70% students, this full-service Hilton hotel is at the heart of the only hospitality program in the world where students gain hands-on experience running an internationally branded hotel.

  • 70%Operated By Students
  • 1,000+Mandatory Work Hours. Just Steps Away
  • $30.4MLearning Lab Expansion
The Teaching Hotel

Brewing More Than Coffee

Cougar Grounds isn’t just where coffee gets made — it’s where careers begin. As a fully student-run coffeehouse, it serves as a living lab for entrepreneurship, customer service, and multi-unit management.

Cougar Grounds
  • 20 25
    “UH Named Best Value College for 2025” The Princeton Review

Research & Insights

March 1, 2025

Why Your Next Trip Should Start With What’s on the Menu

From street tacos to spiced tea, food shapes how we experience a place. A new study shows it connects us through our senses, emotions and curiosity — proving the best way to a traveler’s heart is through their stomach.

January 1, 2025

Making Food Safety Work for Everyone

A new Journal of Food Protection study introduces a visual, hands-on toolkit that helps food handlers with low literacy learn safety skills faster. Replacing text-heavy manuals with pictures and demos, it offers a simpler, more effective way to train the food industry’s newest workers.

May 1, 2023

How Crowdfunding, Race and Social Movements Collide in Food Entrepreneurship

A new International Journal of Hospitality Management study found that before 2020, Black restaurateurs were 70% less likely to meet crowdfunding goals. During the Black Lives Matter movement, their success rates nearly quadrupled — showing how awareness and solidarity can drive real economic change.

 

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Explore the Conrad N. Hilton College of Global Hospitality Leadership up close. Our tours take you inside our one-of-a-kind learning environments—from our student-run hotel and coffeehouse to high-tech kitchens and innovation labs.

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Empowering Futures With $1.25M In Scholarships

Applying for scholarships at Hilton College is easy. Just submit one online application between October 1 and January 31, and we’ll automatically match you with all the awards you qualify for. Scholarships range from $1,000 to $10,000 and are based on factors like GPA, leadership, community involvement, career goals, and more. For the best chance at the widest range of opportunities, we strongly encourage you to apply by the priority deadline of November 1.

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Top Stories

September 16, 2025

Extreme Makeover: Eric’s Edition

For years, Eric’s Restaurant at UH’s Conrad N. Hilton College has been a favorite gathering place, offering quick, delicious meals and quality conversation in a welcoming, contemporary setting.

September 16, 2025

Extreme Makeover: Eric’s Edition

For years, Eric’s Restaurant at UH’s Conrad N. Hilton College has been a favorite gathering place, offering quick, delicious meals and quality conversation in a welcoming, contemporary setting.

March 15, 2025

Houston Hits the Spot

Many Houstonians with an affinity for good eats may have noticed something new and exciting stirring around the city: The Michelin Guide has arrived.

EMERGING HOSPITALITY LEADERS

From your first semester to your first job offer, Hilton College’s Career Development Office opens doors to the world’s leading hospitality brands. With personalized support, career fairs, and exclusive employer events, you’ll graduate career-ready and in demand.

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Calendar

Nov 1 3:00 pm
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Tailgates - UH vs West Virginia University

Game Time: TBAUH vs West Virginia UniversityTheme:  Heroes Night Event time is TBA.Please check...

Nov 5 9:30 am
Senior Sunrise event on November 5th at 9am in the Hilton college

Senior Sunrise - HC Students Only

This event is to celebrate the Hilton College Fall Class of 2025.

Nov 10 8:00 am
Diageo Learning Skills For Life Continuing Education event on November 10 at 8 am in the Hilton college

Diageo Learning Skills For Life Continuing Education

This free, two-week program equips veterans and job seekers in hospitality with job-readiness skills...