University of Houston Reviews

"I had great support from Renee Cross, who helped find me internships in the political science field. Additionally, the international office was great in finding me study abroad programs. They were helpful with finding funding."

"The communication sciences and disorders graduate program is intense but fully prepares you for a career in speech pathology. Faculty is always available and everyone is fully dedicated to your success."

"The pros of the graduate school is that the work will prepare a student for any applications required by a student which is useful when it comes to graduation and going out into the work force. The research projects are very helpful for getting a step into the knowledge of performing studies and comprehension of content. The cons are relatively the same anywhere, really. The professors are not very concerned about the students and very little guidance is provided from any faculty."

"At the University of Houston Law Center, much like other law schools, grading is based on a curve. In your first year, you compete against everyone else in your section, learning the law on your own. For those that have a slow learning curve, but excel academically, this creates a problem because your first year grades basically determine your trajectory. Thus, your GPA after your first does not necessarily reflect your true academic worth and capacity. The ratings I have given are just for the Law School at the University of Houston, which is a very good law school. I start my MBA as part of the dual JD/MBA program now and so I have not rated the Bauer College of Business at University of Houston so far."

"One of the pros of my graduate program are that the curriculum is not a generic program that everyone follows. I met with the Program Director and he developed a unique program for me that best suits my particular study interests. Another positive aspect is that I wanted to get a Teaching Assistant job through the school. Although all of the slots were filled, my Program Director searched until he was able to create one for me."

"Tell us about your college experience.I have four different degrees and all of them I am very happy that I got. I going to sound flakey because I have a hard time remembering one from another. University of Houston is a commuter school so didn't do a lot of the college experience such as a college like Texas A&M.Would you get the same degree if you could start over?Would highly recommend getting a degree in accounting or get plenty hours in accounting since you will use it all your life. I also have an MBA in Marketing, but I don't have a marketing personality. Having the dual degree opened up a lot of doors.What advice can you offer other students?Get a college degree, it is well worth and it is something no one can take away from you. You need to have a degree in today's market. When you start working then see if your company will pay for a graduate degree and take advantage of it."

"I find the graduate courses are affordable, and the professors are very knowledgeable in the field. Another thing is there is such a wide variety of nationalities around UH, so you don't feel like the "odd ball." A negative point is regular student parking can be a pain, and you may spend 30-40 minutes circling the parking lot for a parking spot. Another negative thing is there is no leisure activities available with the UC (University Center) being renovated. That brings me to the UC renovation being a plus, since there will be a movie room and other activities available when it us completed."

"There are a lot of great things about the accounting graduate program at the University of Houston. The accounting department works tirelessly to provide students with up to date employment opportunities, and opportunities to grow and maintain networks. The program is also competitive, ensuring that the best quality students get through the program and become successful in finding employment in the current job market. The downside of the program is that the University of Houston does not have the notoriety of other universities. This can make it difficult for employers to agree to look at possible employee candidates."

"The communication sciences and disorders graduate program at the University of Houston is thorough and rigorous, and the faculty and staff make sure that you are well on your way to becoming a competent clinician."

"My Counseling Psychology program has some of the best professors and instructors I've know throughout my collegiate career. They combine real-life experience with textbook academia for a well-rounded education. In addition, UH makes great efforts to provide students with diverse activities and support throughout campus. However, my department does not actively socialize together. Unfortunately, I have not been able to receive any financial aid beyond government loans, even though I am a single woman supporting myself and paying for grad school."

"It's a great value for a law school in Texas"

"The Acting graduate program is everything a professional actor needs. I don't think of this place as school. I am treated as a professional in training. It's a two year MFA program which is wonderfully convenient. My mentors are incredibly well connected. We don't need a showcase at the end of the year. The professional theaters come to see us due to our high-standing reputation. Just this year, after two grueling semesters, I was offered a year contract with America's longest running touring company, National Players, in the lead female role of Shakespeare's Comedy of Errors. I don't think I could have snagged that kind of offer without this program. I highly recommend this training. Anywhere I go, artistic directors commend me saying, "Oh, you're one of Jack's kids." The program is well known. Jack Young, the head of the Graduate Acting Dept. is a blessing to work with. He pushes hard; he expects nothing but the very best. While he's been a pain in my ass some days, I've never felt more honored in my life to work with such a supportive and challenging man. Coming to University of Houston has been one of the best decisions of my life."

"University of Houston is one of the highest ranking MSW programs in the area. The curriculum is competitive and the courses are very relevant to clinical practice. There aren't that many funding opportunities for mainstream students, especially those returning to school after full-time employment. I am, however, excited to get the opportunity to go back to school and pursue my master's degree."

"The traditional Bauhaus design methodology that was once the foundation of the University of Houston School of Architecture seems to have contributed to its somewhat lower standing. Therefore the school is currently in a state of flux. My perspective of my grad school is that of someone that came in at the climax and can only speak of an almost chaotic environment, it is clear that important changes are occurring, changes future generations will benefit from. UofH is truly a smaller scale version of the city of Houston whereas at first glance one would only see a mess, but in that mess lays great potential. I know this to be true because my school is driven to change, to become better."

"U of H is a very diverse university and the students are very friendly. There is real effort to improve all the programs campus wide in line with it being a tier one university!!! Great place to be!!"

"Our graduate program has grown in the past few years. UH adds new companies every year to help the students and offer full time opportunities. We continue to become better every year but definitely have our work cut out for us. I am proud to become a UH alumni and plan to continue my involvement with this school after my graduation."

"This is the only social work programs in Houston and is one the best. The program is very competitive and is the best in the area."

"Pros: -Excellent advisement from professors -Professors have been published in scholarly journals -Constant support and guidance -Job placement -Great study lab -Diverse Cons -Night classes only -No online courses -Heavy workload and studying -Campus safety at night"

"Not enough opportunities for financial aid seeing how expensive the tuition is. It is one of the harder pharmacy schools in texas to be accepted into and the workload is very stressful. But it is a very good school and we have the highest passing rate on the NAPLEX in Texas."

"Being that UH is a commuter campus, the overall college spirit is somewhat dim when compared to other tier one universities. The Bauer College of Business makes up for the lack of spirit by providing a team of professors and staff members that are of the highest quality and well accomplished in their respective industries/career paths. Lastly, the highly diverse and multi-national student base drives the curriculum home by bring numerous different perspectives to the classroom."