Profile: University of Houston - Downtown

The University of Houston - Downtown (UHD) is about student success, excellence, inclusiveness, respect, integrity and service. UHD faculty and staff members are committed to providing students with quality educational opportunities and helping them achieve their educational goals.

Diverse student body

UHD is a publicly-supported, urban university located in Houston’s central business district. It draws students from throughout the Greater Houston area. UHD is considered one of the most ethnically diverse liberal arts institutions in the southwest, a distinction that indicates the student body accurately reflects the Houston community's wealth of cultures, languages and nationalities. The University offers all students a specially tailored opportunity for quality higher education, as well as small classes and personal interest from faculty.

Solid Growth

Since opening its doors in 1974, UHD has grown in mission and service, and now offers baccalaureate degrees in 48 areas and four master’s degree programs. Enrollment has surpassed 12,000 students who attend classes in four Colleges: Business, Humanities and Social Sciences, Public Service and Sciences and Technology. A fifth college, University College, serves as the entry point for all students coming to UHD. Approximately 2,000 students graduate each year with degrees in humanities and the arts, social sciences, business, the sciences and technology, education and criminal justice. As one of the four distinct and separate components of the University of Houston System, UHD offers educational opportunities and access to students from a variety of backgrounds including many first generation college students, students who work full or part time, students who may have family obligations and students who transfer from community colleges and other higher education institutions.

The University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) offers a variety of fringe benefit programs to benefits-eligible employees as part of our employment and compensation package. As an employee, you select benefits that may be individualized to meet your needs and those of your dependents. Automatic state benefits include vacation, sick leave, paid holidays as approved by the President, leave with or without pay, a retirement program, and longevity pay. Optional benefits that you may select include health and dental insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, a cafeteria plan, and a supplemental retirement program.