Prospective Students
Discover Your Journey at the University of Houston-Downtown
Whether you're exploring new interests, preparing for a career, or seeking to build skills for a changing world, UHD offers a vibrant community, state-of-the-art facilities, and faculty dedicated to your success.
Meet Some Current and Former Students Who Have a Similar Journey to Yours!
Bryan
First Generation
Breaking the Mold.
Rocky starts and hard turns didn’t keep Bryan from getting his cap and gown... Now,
he’s a family icon.
Steve
Transfer
Anonymous no more.
Steve zooms ahead when he leaves his old university behind.
Miranda
Career Change
Finding purpose after loss.
A major life event makes Miranda to seek a new career… and better goal.
Kendra
Non-Traditional
Here, there and going nowhere.
Kendra was a “swirler.” She had college credits – but no degree - from several places...
Until UHD.
Sonya
Online
Hectic life. Need options.
Sonya's a busy professional who hadn't been in college since the 80s. Could online
learnig get her to the finish line?
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Unlock your potential at the University of Houston-Downtown, where a supportive community empowers you to achieve your academic and career goals. Join us and take the next step toward a bright future with flexible programs designed to fit your unique journey.
Transfer ApplyAcademics At UHD
With 45 undergraduate and 12 graduate programs across various disciplines, UHD combines
academic rigor with practical, real-world experience to ensure that students are well-prepared
for their future careers.
Accessible tuition rates and flexible learning options make UHD an ideal choice for
students looking to achieve their educational goals without compromising on quality.
45
Undergradutate
12
Graduate
30+
Certificates
20+
Online Courses
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Undergraduate Programs
Discover a variety of undergraduate programs designed to equip students with essential
skills and knowledge for today’s competitive job market.
Most Popular Undergraduate Programs
- Interdisciplinary Studies, B.S.
- Accounting, B.B.A.
- Psychology, B.S.
- Criminal Justice, B.S.
- Management, B.B.A.
Graduate Programs
Explore our graduate programs, crafted to deepen expertise and advance careers with flexible options for working professionals.
Most Popular Graduate Programs
- Business Administration, M.B.A.
- Professional Accountancy, M.P.A.C.
- Data Analytics, M.S.
- Security Management, M.S.M.
- Non-Profit Management, M.A.
Continuing Education
Enhance your skills and stay competitive with our flexible continuing education programs, tailored to support lifelong learning and career advancement. We offer a wide range of non-academic and non-credit services, which includes:
- Full Certificate Programs
- Short-Term Programs
- High Quality Courses
- Innovative Workshops
- On-Site Training
- Online and Blended Courses
- Seminars and Conferences
Online Programs
Achieve your academic goals on your schedule with UHD’s online programs, designed to provide the same exceptional education and support as our on-campus offerings. UHD offers upper-level coursework online for 16 bachelor's degrees and 4 graduate degrees.
- Ranked #26 for Best Online Master's in Criminal Justice Programs
- Ranked #55 for Best Online Bachelor’s Programs in Applied Administration
- Ranked #15 among Best Online Bachelor’s Programs for Veterans
Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
Student Life
Student life at UHD is filled with opportunities for engagement, connection, and personal growth.
With a variety of student organizations, leadership programs, campus events, and recreational activities, UHD offers a supportive community where students can build meaningful experiences beyond the classroom.
Destination Downtown: Spring 2025 Open House
Experience the heart of UHD at our Destination Downtown event! Explore our dynamic campus, preview over 45 degree programs across 4 colleges, and learn about admissions, scholarships, and support services. Enjoy a campus tour, including our state-of-the-art Wellness & Success Center, and discover how UHD can help you achieve your goals.
Financial Aid
The Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid offers a variety of financial aid programs to undergraduate and graduate students. The programs include scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study, which may be awarded in various combinations and amounts to meet individual student needs.
Because funds are limited in many programs, it is important to begin the application process early and complete the necessary applications properly and on time.
Frequently Asked Questions
If your financial aid did not release to pay towards your tuition and fees, it could be for various reasons. One possible reason is you are not in enough enrolled hours to receive the aid awarded. Another possible reason is that you have a hold that is preventing disbursement. It is best to contact our office so we may review your account to determine what prevented your financial aid from disbursing.
The financial aid awards are based on full-time status. If you enroll in less than full-time status, your financial aid award is reduced and the adjusted amount is based on the hours you are enrolled at the time of disbursement.
You must give the financial aid office time to review your documents. If the documents submitted are for verification, normal processing time can be 3 to 4 weeks and during peak time it may be longer. Monitor your status through myUHD or your Gatormail account for updates.
Your financial aid will automatically disburse to pay towards your tuition and fees as long as you have met all requirements for awarding and registered for classes.
Yes, if you are awarded financial aid it will automatically apply towards the balance. If there is a remaining balance after your financial aid applies, it will be your responsibility to pay that balance. If you have a remaining credit after your balance is paid, a refund will be generated and issued to you.
- Financial Aid: Any form of financial assistance used to help fund your college education.
- Scholarships: Scholarships are funds awarded to students based on academic merit that do not need to be repaid.
- Grants: Grants are funds awarded to students based on financial need that do not need to be repaid.
- Loans: Loans are borrowed money granted through the FAFSA that must be repaid.
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