University of Houston Reviews

"Cheap tuition, have to network a lot to land a job or internship"

"Students come from wide range of age group and different degree of experience. Able to create very dynamic group discussion."

"It was thourough and was a good education. There was a good mix of classroom and field work."

"University of Houston is a terrific school and dollar for dollar, an excellent investment in your future. It's a state college so it doesn't get enough credit but the university has grown so much and offer such a diverse and rich learning experience"

"The Electrical Engineering degree offered at University of Houston is thorough and highly valuable. The diversity of courses offered in many different concentrations prepare the students for a career as an professional engineer. There are also many resources that students can use to find internships and full-time positions."

"The Sasakawa International Center for Space Architecture (SICSA) at the University of Houston promotes a free and creative learning environment where space architecture students can learn to design anything, from lunar habitats to voyage worthy spaceships. The Space Architecture masters program caters to the emerging field of space architecture, which combines mission planning, habitat and systems trade studies, and human focused habitat design; all of which are focused on space exploration and colonization. The goal of SICSA is to teach students how to bridge those large gaps between systems engineering, mission planning, human factors and design, in order to meet the needs of companies and government agencies within the space industry. The program does a fantastic job bringing in locally sourced NASA and industry experts to present their work to the students, which also provides great networking opportunities. Other opportunities include working closely with faculty that have over 60 years combined in the space industry, providing valuable insight into past lessons learned. Students are encouraged to challenge the conventional methods of design and push the boundaries of what is possible for space exploration. Along with opportunities to collaborate with experienced professionals, students are encouraged to enter into design competitions typically run by large organizations such as The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA). The results speak for themselves as students of SICSA routinely place in the top tier of contestants, paying homage to the sturdy reputation SICSA has developed over the decades. I myself was involved in a design competition with three other students and we placed first place for a design that would see a Martian moon be colonized for future space missions. The faculty was extremely knowledgeable and challenged all of our design decisions, making us rethink and redesign items many times over until they could barely challenge us any more. The program is not for everyone, as those who are not interested in space exploration will find it difficult to thrive in the unique space architecture environment. The program is very studio orientated, so those looking for a more rigorous and strict timeline orientated masters program will not find it here. There are only a handful of faculty, the knowledge base can be seen as limited, however, this is simply a direct representation of the size of the space architecture field itself, which is extremely small at the moment. Job placements as a pure space architect are very hard to come by and those graduate often use the degree as a supplement to other things they are doing. Those who are joining the program purely to get a job as a space architect will most likely fail in this pursuit. Nonetheless, the program attracts dozens of students each year who end up shaping the way the space industry (and quite frankly, the world), see space exploration and permanent space colonization. It's exciting to see what each student design's each semester and what solutions they come up with. Space is very much the problem solver's paradise and the space architecture student never runs out of work or ideas to pursue. If you have a passion for space and love design, or even if you've never done design before, space architecture is a great program to enhance creative thinking that will one day solve all of space exploration's most difficult challenges."

"I graduated with a Bachelor's in Advertising five years ago. Overall, I enjoyed my time at UH and was most interested in courses related to my career. However I do feel as though some majors (such as mine) need to have more required classes related to their degree. They could probably cut back on the number of electives or requiring a minor. Because of this, I felt somewhat unprepared or unqualified to hold a position in Advertising, so now I am going back to school again to work on my Masters. But the quality of classes are usually pretty good, and I feel that they do provide a lot for their students."

"It felt like home. Had one of the moments of my life at that Institute. The atmosphere,campus and the professors are extremely friendly."

"Clear cut guidelines. Not a great campus environment."

"Good school for real world experience that prepared me for my future career"

"I enjoyed attending the University of Houston because of the diversity and resources available to students. Each year was a new experience that increased growth within my degree. There were many opportunities to network ans gain experience within my field."

"This degree really didn't prepare me for my career choice, but I also didn't take the path that I thought I was going to take in becoming a school teacher. The program was a great program though, professors were very helpful and knowledgeable. I would recommend this major to someone who is looking to pursue this field."

"The Masters of Athletic Training Program at the University of Houston is a great program for developing Athletic Trainers. This program provides excellent professors and great opportunities for their student to become successful in the medical field."

"The University of Houston is amazing! It is a tier-one research university with great faculty and staff available all the time for your assistance. It is tough especially in the STEM field which challenges students to study hard and learn the material not just for one semester but long term. You will be tired. You will have lack of sleep occasionally but in the end it's all worth it. If you stay on top of your material it is a smooth ride where you just have to manage your time and find an efficient learning manner. I plan to go into Optometry but my biology degree has helped me gain so much knowledge in the science field that is useful in healthcare and which I continue to use in the real world. During school you're like why are we learning this? and then next year you find yourself using that information explaining to someone the human physiology. This is a very diverse campus which has a lot of events and organizations to help you get involved and meet new people. The learning experience is essential to your future but there is always fun events to enhance your university experience and make college the best time of your life. The University of Houston does just that and it makes people who attend it feel at home."

"The University of Houston was an amazing school and huge part of my life. The classes were tough but fun, the professors were very helpful, and the Kinesiology was the best choice I ever made. The advisors were top notch and were able to answer every question I had for them. The students on campus were more than friends they became family to me. This is a place to call home and the city of Houston is extremely diverse."

"While at the University of Houston- main campus, I experienced and was exposed to a wide variety of students and professors. Because of the various distinctions among professors I was exposed to vastly differing teaching methods that allowed me to adapt and become acclimated to the professors in my graduate program. Thank you University of Houston for preparing me for my Doctorate program in physical therapy at the Texas Women's University!"

"It is a great school that has a huge Alumni that contributes back to the school. Major construction has happened since I started in 2010, updating the physical campus but also new technology and other resources keeps the University of Houston at the top of their game."

"As a student studying to become a music educator, the university of Houston is one of the best places to go. If your goal is to become a elementary, middle, or high school teacher, this program will not only give you all the necessary tools, but also the best networking connections in Texas. There is good money to be made in the music classes of Texas and you are almost guaranteed to get a job our first year out of college. If you are interested in instrumental performance however, it may not be the best place. The emphasis is so much on training educators that the performance opportunities end up becoming lessons about how to teach the piece rather than play it."

"The University of Houston offers a unique college experience in the middle of America's 3rd largest city. The student body is incredibly diverse. Houston in general is known for being a hub for diversity and multi-culturalism in America, and its University absolutely complements that. Professors here love what they do, at least the ones I have had do. Among having esteemed professors that are receptive and provide feedback, there are many opportunities to receive supplementary tutoring through a variety of organizations and clubs around campus. In addition to this, there are many other clubs - social, academic, and professional - that can enrich your campus experience and introduce you to new peers and networks."

"The Social Work graduate program at the University of Houston provides vast knowledge of social work both clinical and macro. The program also provides specializations in a variety of different areas. The program is very affordable for in state and out of state students. The faculty do a great job providing students with the right education, resources, and hands on experiences for future careers. The program also provides support for alumnus like, continuing education classes, job board, career development workshops and more."