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The University of Houston is a Carnegie-designated Tier One public research university with a community of innovators, thought provokers and marketplace leaders.
The second most diverse research university in the nation, UH is transforming education by equipping students with skills that are nationally competitive and internationally recognized. UH offers degree programs at the baccalaureate, master’s, doctoral and professional levels and pursues a broad agenda of research and creative activities. UH’s progress is fueled by the determination to affect positive changes in the areas of energy, health, arts, athletics - and most importantly - student success. Our students are taught by a faculty comprised of industry leaders, esteemed researchers, and renowned educators.
UH has built a powerhouse that inspires students and strengthens the city.
Our Mission Statement
Connecting Potential with Opportunity The University of Houston draws strength from its diversity to transform lives and communities through education, research, service and innovation in a real world setting. UH is an engine for discovery, conversation and change that informs and leads local, state, national and global partnerships.
Vision Statement
Building a Top 50 Public University
Additional Information
AccreditationsThe University of Houston is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate, masters, educational specialist, and doctorate degrees. The University of Houston also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of the University of Houston may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).
In addition, the university is a member of
The colleges and programs may hold memberships or accreditations by additional agencies. For information on the agencies and associations by which the colleges are accredited, refer to the UH SACSCOC Accreditation page.
LibrariesThe University of Houston Libraries include:
- MD Anderson Library
- William R. Jenkins Architecture, Design, and Art Library
- Health Sciences Library
- Medical Library
- Music Library
UH Libraries serves the UH community by enhancing student learning, participating in the development of scholarly research and creative output, and promoting discovery of information and knowledge from diverse and relevant resources.
Students, faculty, and staff have access to the spaces and resources provided by UH Libraries with their Cougarnet credentials. Databases, journal articles, e-books, video, audio, and more can be accessed online. Digital Collections and the Audio/Video Repository provide access to rare and unique digitized and born-digital materials documenting the University of Houston, the City of Houston, and the State of Texas, as well as other historically and culturally significant materials.
MD Anderson Library offers users flexible and inviting spaces for both collaborative and individual work, access to computers and academic software, and options for reserving equipment and group study rooms. UH Libraries offers various research services open to all UH scholars at any stage of the research process and supports students’ learning needs through teaching partnerships with faculty and co-curricular programming.
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