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

University of Houston-Downtown 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, nationalities and languages. UHD offers all students a specially tailored opportunity for quality higher education, as well as small classes and personal interest from faculty.
Being 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 establishments.

Total enrollment has surpassed 12,000 students who attend classes in four Colleges: Business, Humanities and Social Sciences, Technology, Public Service and Sciences. Nearly 2,000 students graduate each year with degrees in humanities and the arts, social sciences, business, the sciences and technology, criminal justice and education. 

Financial Aid and Scholarships
The University of Houston Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid offers a difference of financial aid programs to assist undergraduate and graduate students in meeting educational expenses. All programs include scholarships, grants, loans and work-study, which may be awarded in various combinations and amounts to meet individual student requirements.
Because of limited funds in many programs, it is important to begin the application process early and complete the necessary applications properly and at the right time.