University of Houston

:This article is about the University of Houston. For other UH System institutions, see University of Houston System.

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The University of Houston, often called U of H or UH, is a nationally recognized doctoral degree-granting extensive research university located in Houston, Texas. It is the third largest university in the state of Texas and is one of Texas' premier research and teaching institutions. UH is the only doctoral degree-granting university and is the flagship institution with the largest enrollment in the University of Houston System, a state system of higher education that includes three other universities and two multi-institution teaching centers.

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University - Houston, Texas - Texas - University of Houston System

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Founded in 1927 as Houston Junior College, and becoming a four-year institution in 1934, the University now serves more than 35,000 students in twelve academic colleges and in the interdisciplinary Honors College, all on a 560-acre modern campus southeast of Downtown Houston. UH offers 105 bachelor’s, 128 master’s, 50 doctoral, and three professional degree programs. UH awards more than 6,500 degrees annually.

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1927 - 1934 - Academic - Interdisciplinary - Downtown Houston - Bachelor - Master - Doctoral - Professional degree

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The University of Houston conducts research in each academic department and operates more than 40 research centers and institutes on campus. The interdisciplinary research conducted at UH breaks new ground in such vital areas as superconductivity, space commercialization, biomedical engineering, economics, education, petroleum exploration and management. In addition, UH is a destination for all who enjoy theater, concerts, lectures, and intercollegiate sports.

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Research - Superconductivity - Biomedical engineering - Economics - Education - Petroleum - Management - Theater - Concerts - Sports

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