The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston campus
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The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Medium
Student to faculty ratio 5 to 1

Located in Houston, Texas, UTHealth is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 5-to-1, UTHealth emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.


  • The institution has on-campus hospital
  • Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Service Offerings

The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston provides the following additional services to its students
  • On-campus day care for students' children
  • Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families