University of Houston Reviews

  • 140 Reviews
  • Houston (TX)
  • Annual Tuition: $21,891
85% of 140 students said this degree improved their career prospects
86% of 140 students said they would recommend this school to others
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Student & Graduate Reviews

Michael Sullivan
  • Reviewed: 2/3/2015
  • Degree: Liberal Studies
"The UH Geology department has a good mix of academic and industry minded faculty."
Mary Anne Bronson
  • Reviewed: 1/28/2015
  • Degree: Educational Leadership
"I have just begun the program, and so far I am happy with the quality of the program, the professors and their support, and the educational level and knowledge of cohort members."
CK
  • Reviewed: 1/20/2015
  • Degree: Multimedia Design
"This review is based on my experience of earning a BFA in Photography and Digital Media at UH's School of Art. This opinion does not reflect the other programs or colleges at the University of Houston. I would not recommend this school for a BFA degree in Photography and Digital Media. I'm confident that the other programs offered at this University are excellent, but not the program I pursued. The program is highly competitive, and they only except roughly 10% of applications each semester. Plus, you are limited as to how many times you may apply. There were a lot of politics involved. Grades were subjective. Some of the full-time faculty were woefully incompetent in terms of photography, and I mean that in all seriousness. Some of the faculty members were not photographers. The best professors I had were adjunct, so they unfortunately didn't stick around very long. If you are interested in photography and digital media, I strongly recommend pursuing a communications degree. Your technical skills will benefit from the communications degree. I understand that the University of Houston's School of Technology is amazing. The BFA offered by the School of Art is not worth the trouble or the heartache it takes to earn that degree. Personally, after all that fuss, I lost interest in photography and pursued a career in a different industry."
Yuquan Wei
  • Reviewed: 1/12/2015
  • Degree: Social Sciences
"It is very good for graduate students to select around 6 credits of undergraduate students' courses. As more international students involved in the graduate programs. Graduate program is more focused on the research part. This may cause the progress will probably been seen in a comparatively long term."
Hungzen Liao
  • Reviewed: 12/11/2014
  • Degree: Mathematics
"I appreciated getting financial aid from mathematics department. whatever I love here."
Amanda Clark-Tutsch
  • Reviewed: 8/6/2014
  • Degree: Liberal Arts
"While I have learned a lot in my program so far, the nepotism and bullying amongst staff, faculty, and students has painted my experience incredibly negatively. Trying to get clear answers and information from the Financial Aid department is a massive feat and struggle that takes large amounts of time to clear up if mistakes are made on the school's end. They also make decisions for you on your budget without discussing with or notifying you. Observing the bullying and eventual firing of a graduate student that has a disability on the autism spectrum without the faculty and staff of the department making any accommodations or considerations for this person shows the lack of integrity and character of this department. Overall, you do learn a lot, but the unchecked verbal abuse and bullying leaves me forced to not recommend this school to anyone unless major changes are made."
Barrett Schitka
  • Reviewed: 8/1/2014
  • Degree: Law
"A great school, tied to the healthcare and energy industries. It has great connections to the local community and has a strong alumni base. Great education, but facilities are lacking and could use an overhaul."
Basmah Salam
  • Reviewed: 7/25/2014
  • Degree: Liberal Arts
"I love my graduate program (the Master's of Public Administration) at UH. I've learned a lot and it has helped me begin to think differently in terms of management and public service. My professors are very experienced and bring that richness to the classroom. What I wish would be different is the length of the lecture to be shortened from 3 hours and for the readings to be lessened. I work full time and go to school part time so all of my free time is used up in the readings and writing papers so I have less time for myself and my family."
Aida Nikou
  • Reviewed: 7/24/2014
  • Degree: Sociology
"Pros and cons for Sociology department at University of Houston: Pros - The main emphasis of the sociology department at the University of Houston is on research methods. They train students in mixed methods--quantitative and qualitative research methods. The two methods courses are required core courses for all graduate students which is highly valuable and rare in its kind. - The Sociology department at the University of Houston is a small program which gives students great access to the faculty and their support and help throughout the program. The faculty members are very responsive and give students the time and resources needed to achieve their goals. - Once the department makes a commitment to students, both intellectually and personally, they keep that pledge and continue assistantships, scholarships, and intellectual support throughout the program. - As far as student diversity, the University of Houston is among the top 5 most diverse schools nationwide, and that diversity is present in the sociology department. Despite being a small department, the national and ethnic variety is striking. This cultural and religious diversity creates a positive learning environment in sociology. Cons - Since it is a small program, it may not present a very wide range of academic specializations represented in the faculty. As a result of this, some areas of research and specialization are limited and the range of courses offered may not be as wide as those offered at larger institutions. I have been able to address this issue by working with faculty from other disciplines. For my thesis, I chose to add to my committee a social scientist from the political science department who was familiar with my research topic."
Iram Meghani
  • Reviewed: 6/30/2014
  • Degree: Psychology
"The faculty and staff are extremely helpful and well-knowledged. They make learning interesting and practical."
Rose Cherian
  • Reviewed: 6/26/2014
  • Degree: Pharmacy
"The Pharmacy program is very rigorous and challenging due to the amount of information that accumulates with every lecture. The main challenge is deciphering what the professor deems important, which often leads to hours of self studying. However, this does ultimately prepare one for the real world, especially in developing a keen eye for detail which is absolutely necessary in the world of pharmacy."
Rui Tang
  • Reviewed: 6/25/2014
  • Degree: Psychology
"It's a competitive program with abundant resources, but I personally prefer a more research oriented program than a clinical focused program."
Kaitlyn Belew
  • Reviewed: 6/5/2014
  • Degree: Law
"As an incoming student for the fall semester, I am extremely excited to start at U of H Law Center. I think as of now the pros are the career services center, abundance of experienced professors, their clinics, and the dynamic of the student body. As for cons I can only think that the building and facilities are a bit dated and that the surrounding area isn't in the best area of town."
Christina Gwyn
  • Reviewed: 6/2/2014
  • Degree: Anthropology
"As a pro, the teachers and advisors have been very helpful with enrollment and starting classes. The only con is that financial aid is limited and affordable, safe apartments are hard to find."
Tiffany Conner
  • Reviewed: 5/29/2014
  • Degree: Pharmacy
"Pros: Access to and collaboration with Texas Medical Center professionals and programs, patient contact early on in the program Cons: (Some) disorganized faculty and administration, small and out-of-date facilities, lack of specific parking for pharmacy students on the main campus and the Texas Medical Center campus"
Justin Williams
  • Reviewed: 4/8/2014
  • Degree: Economics
"My graduate program's pros are that it is affordable and will teach me the skills I need to be effective in the work force. It is also a brief program of only 30 hours. The cons are that the University of Houston is not well known for their applied economics program and that there is not much flexibility of the selection of different classes for the degree."
Guilherme deSouza
  • Reviewed: 3/4/2014
  • Degree: MBA
"The University of Houston has a good program and is striving to assert itself as a strong tier one university. There is still a lot of room for improvement, but I believe they are on the right path."
Charlie Pendergraft
  • Reviewed: 2/9/2014
  • Degree: MBA
"I am both a law student and a business student. University of Houston's law school is ranked in the top 50 and the business school is in the top 100. While the tuition for law school is expensive, the business school is very cheap. Also, the business school offers business courses that are unique to Houston, which has a thriving economy. Thus, the JD/MBA is a synergized degree that makes an education at the University of Houston worth considering."
Devon Arnold
  • Reviewed: 2/8/2014
  • Degree: Political Science
"The program is in favor of student success. Every professor pushes you to think beyond the scope you came in with and begin to think like a professor. There are many opportunities provided by the program to help you prepare for applying for jobs after graduation as well."
KEVIN SHAH
  • Reviewed: 1/17/2014
  • Degree: Computer Science
"Graduate program is an opportunity for a better job prospective. It satisfies your technical curiosity and have a chance to specialize in your interested field. Better research facilities makes you more proficient I don't see any drawbacks of Graduate studies. Everyone who is passionate about their field should take Graduate program."