UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON DOWNTOWN

The University of Houston–Downtown (UHD) is a public university in Houston, Texas. It is part of the University of Houston System. Its campus spans 40 acres in Downtown Houston with a satellite location in northwestern Harris County. Founded in 1974, UHD is the second-largest university in the Houston area. The university serves students in four academic colleges. UHD offers 53 degree programs: 44 bachelors and 9 masters. Awarding more than 3,600 degrees annually, the university has more than 60,000 alumni.

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#88 in Regional Universities West (tie) #32 in Top Performers on Social Mobility #45 in Top Public Schools

U.S. News & World Report: #160 in Regional Universities South

Top Public Regional Universities in the West by U.S. News & World Report: #52

Affordable Education: UHD strives to make higher education accessible, offering competitive tuition fees and generous scholarship opportunities.

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English proficiency is required from all students, the students can take TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE. Following are the approximate test requirements

Students may require to take certain standardised tests for specific courses. SAT may be required to apply to Bachelors, GRE for Masters, and GRE and GMAT for MBA. Check the specific program websites for requirements or talk to our admission counselors for free

Minimum GPA requirement is 2.5, But certain programs may have higher requirements

- 14,251 student enrollment
- 52 degree programs offered
- 20:1 Student:Faculty Ratio

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Limited On-Campus Housing: UHD offers a small number of apartment-style units on campus, primarily for first-year students. These options provide convenience and a sense of community but are limited in availability.

Thriving Off-Campus Scene: Downtown Houston boasts a diverse range of apartments, lofts, and shared living options within walking distance or a short public transport ride from campus. This allows for greater independence and flexibility in choosing your living arrangements while staying connected to the university community.

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