History
Established in 1972 by The University of Texas System Board of Regents, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) is Houston’s Health University and Texas’ resource for health care education, innovation, scientific discovery and excellence in patient care.
Education
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) is primarily a graduate-level university focusing on the health sciences. Located in the prestigious Texas Medical Center, UTHealth is the most comprehensive academic health center in the Southwestern United States - the only one in Texas with six schools - offering programs in biomedical science, dentistry, health informatics, medicine, nursing, and public health.
Research
- $222.7 million expended in sponsored projects
- 1,010 new and continuing research awards received
- $3.9 million in royalty and license fee income from research commercialization efforts
Career
Our dedicated team includes world renowned researchers, highly respected educators & clinical practitioners and many other people dedicated to building healthier communities. Come see how you can be a part of a powerful mission.
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Scholarships
Below you will find scholarships related to The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.
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7000000 KRW
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Overseas Exchange Scholarship Program Of Mirae Asset Park Hyeon Joo Foundation
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300000 HKD
Deadline
31 Dec 2024
Hong Kong Scholarship For Excellence Scheme
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35000 USD
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15 Apr 2025
Ohio Wesleyan Deadline Extension For Students In China
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30000 CZK
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Olomouc Region Study Scholarship
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30000 USD
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Baltic American Freedom Foundation Scholarships
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28000 USD
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Anytime
Hagop Bogigian Scholarship
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24000 HKD
Deadline
18 Apr 2025
The American Chamber Of Commerce Charitable Foundation Lyn Edinger U.S. Studies Scholarship
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24000 USD
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Walsh University Offers $16,000 To $24,000 Scholarship Packages!
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22000 USD
Deadline
31 May 2025
Walsh University - Full Tuition Four-Year Scholarships
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22000 USD
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Walsh University - International Scholarship Packages
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21200 EUR
Deadline
01 Jul 2025
Next 100 (Kitas 100)
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20000 USD
Deadline
01 Jun 2025
Global Ambassadors Scholarship
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20000 USD
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Top-Up Scholarship
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6000 USD
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Tatra Banka Scholarship
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5000 USD
Deadline
15 Apr 2025
The GET Foundation Scholarship
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5000 USD
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Korean American Scholarship Foundation
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4000 USD
Deadline
01 May 2025
Global Maverick Access Scholarship
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3000 USD
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Anytime
Belizean Student Scholarship
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1000 USD
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Sejong Scholarship Foundation Of America
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400 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2025
Robitschek Scholarship, University Of Nebraska-Lincoln
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Independent provider
Grant
7000000 KRW
Deadline
Not specified
Overseas Exchange Scholarship Program Of Mirae Asset Park Hyeon Joo Foundation
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
300000 HKD
Deadline
31 Dec 2024
Hong Kong Scholarship For Excellence Scheme
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
35000 USD
Deadline
15 Apr 2025
Ohio Wesleyan Deadline Extension For Students In China
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
30000 CZK
Deadline
Not specified
Olomouc Region Study Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
30000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Baltic American Freedom Foundation Scholarships
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
28000 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Hagop Bogigian Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
24000 HKD
Deadline
18 Apr 2025
The American Chamber Of Commerce Charitable Foundation Lyn Edinger U.S. Studies Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
24000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Walsh University Offers $16,000 To $24,000 Scholarship Packages!
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
22000 USD
Deadline
31 May 2025
Walsh University - Full Tuition Four-Year Scholarships
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22000 USD
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Walsh University - International Scholarship Packages
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Independent provider
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21200 EUR
Deadline
01 Jul 2025
Next 100 (Kitas 100)
Merit-based Need-based
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20000 USD
Deadline
01 Jun 2025
Global Ambassadors Scholarship
Merit-based
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20000 USD
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Top-Up Scholarship
Need-based
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6000 USD
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Tatra Banka Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
15 Apr 2025
The GET Foundation Scholarship
Need-based
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Independent provider
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5000 USD
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Not specified
Korean American Scholarship Foundation
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
4000 USD
Deadline
01 May 2025
Global Maverick Access Scholarship
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Belizean Student Scholarship
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Independent provider
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1000 USD
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Not specified
Sejong Scholarship Foundation Of America
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400 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2025
Robitschek Scholarship, University Of Nebraska-Lincoln
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University Ranking
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2024
301 -100
2023
201 100
2022
301
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2025
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2024
300 -31
2023
269
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
Student services
The mission of the Student Affairs Office is to assist students in successfully attaining their academic goals as a nursing student by providing timely and accurate information, quality service, and personal guidance. The Student Affairs Office serves as the central "hub" for the services that will assist students from the time they apply through graduation. The services and support systems offered include:
- Recruiting activities for all programs
- Processing of applicant documents
- Conducting orientation for all new students
- Providing financial and scholarship information
- Planning commencement activities
- Providing academic advisors
- Providing degree plans
- Clearing and certifying all students for graduation
Housing services
University Housing consists of two unique apartment communities. The 7900 Cambridge complex was built in 1982 and offers first and second floor units in one, two and three bedroom floor plans. The 1885 El Paseo property, which was built in 2005, is a contemporary style living environment with four floors of one and two bedroom apartments with a four story parking garage located in the middle of the complex.
Library services
As a participating member of the Texas Health Science Libraries Consortium, health science center students, staff and faculty have access and borrowing privileges at the HAM-TMC and several libraries within the Texas Medical Center.
Houston Area Libraries
- Harris County Public Library
- Houston Area Research Library Consortium (HARLiC)
- UT Arlington Library
- UT Austin Libraries
Medical services
Student Health Services is available to all UTHealth students and their dependents. Also, MD Anderson Cancer Center (students only) of the School of Health Professions.
Campus life
- Located in the Texas Medical Center, considered the largest medical center in the world.
- Consists of more than 60 owned buildings and leased facilities with a total of 4.6 million assignable square feet throughout the state.
Sports facilities
The Recreation Center offers a variety of recreational and athletic facilities and equipment.Programs are designed for health, fitness, relaxation and fun.
Student clubs
The Student InterCouncil (SIC) is the UTHealth student governance organization and is the recognized forum of student opinion and the primary vehicle for student participation in the governance of UTHealth. The organization is comprised of representatives from each of the six schools and from underrepresented student and international student constituencies.
The SIC contributes to the quality of student life at UTHealth by participating in the development and implementation of policies and procedures affecting students; representing student interests on external and internal committees; and planning and implementing activities that address the special needs of students.
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award certificate, baccalaureate, masters, doctorate and special professional degrees.