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Interior Architecture

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Chinese Studies

African-American/Black Studies

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Communication, General

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Computer and Information Sciences, General

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Computer Graphics

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Educational Leadership and Administration, General

Higher Education/Higher Education Administration

Special Education and Teaching, General

Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services

Engineering, General

Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, General

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Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering

Chemical Engineering

Civil Engineering, General

Computer Engineering, General

Electrical and Electronics Engineering

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Foreign Languages and Literatures, General

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American Sign Language (ASL)

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Human Nutrition

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Energy, Environment, and Natural Resources Law

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Founded in 1927 and led by President Renu Khator, the University of Houston is the city's leading public research university and the third-largest university in Texas. UH spans nearly 900 acres across four campuses in a sprawling metropolis and features walkable green spaces. UH draws strength from its diversity to transform lives and communities through education, research, service and innovation in a real-world setting. In 2023, UH enrolled more than 46,600 students in 281 undergraduate and graduate academic programs. UH awards more than 11,000 degrees annually and has more than 332,890 alumni. The student body at UH is one of the most diverse in the nation among research universities. UH's student community is nationally recognized for its ethnic diversity, with no majority race on campus. With more than 500 student organizations, including a Phi Beta Kappa honor society chapter, campus life at UH is vibrant and engaging. UH joined the Big 12 Conference in 2023 and has 17 NCAA Division I intercollegiate sports teams. UH houses approximately 8,400 students in nine residential on-campus communities. Faculty excellence is a hallmark of UH. The University's nearly 3,000 faculty are committed educators, researchers and industry influencers. UH is leading the way in energy, health, research and innovation. In FY2023, it had $232 million in research expenditures and is home to 12 national research centers and 28 university research centers and institutes.

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