The University of Houston-Victoria is a public university located in Victoria, Texas, USA. The following is a detailed introduction:

School Overview

Historical Origin: The school was founded in 1971. It was originally an off-campus center of the University of Houston, named the University of Houston Victoria Center. In 1983, the Texas Legislature passed a bill granting it permanent degree-granting authority in Texas. The school was renamed the University of Houston Victoria and became the fourth university in the University of Houston system.

Campus size: The main campus covers an area of ​​20 acres and is located in Victoria. In addition, there is a satellite campus in Katy.

Number of students: In the fall of 2019, the school had a total of 4,501 students, including 3,368 undergraduates and 1,133 graduate students.

Student-faculty ratio: The student-faculty ratio is about 1:18. The low student-faculty ratio helps students get more attention and guidance, and promotes communication and interaction between students and teachers.

Academic situation

Professional settings: The school has 4 The school has 3 colleges, including the School of Business, the School of Education and Human Development, the School of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences, and the School of Natural and Applied Sciences, offering more than 50 academic programs, covering finance, law, engineering technology, management, environment, architecture, education, science, tourism, agriculture and forestry, humanities, arts, social sciences, biology, sports, journalism, information science, medicine, language, natural sciences and many other fields.

Teaching Resources: It has a team of highly qualified teachers, including 213 academic staff, who have rich experience and achievements in teaching and scientific research. The school's business school has been accredited by the AACSB International Association of Advanced Business Schools, and the nursing major has been accredited by the American Higher Education Commission on Nursing Education. These accreditations reflect the school's teaching quality and professional level in related fields.

Advantageous disciplines: The school's business, education, computer science and other majors are popular, with more students choosing them, and have a certain influence in the local and surrounding areas, providing students with good employment prospects and development opportunities.

Campus Life

Campus Facilities: There are cafeterias, Starbucks coffee bars, bookstores, etc. on campus to provide convenient life services for students. In addition, the school also has facilities such as a library, a student activity center, and a gymnasium to meet students' learning and entertainment needs.

Student organizations and activities: The school has a variety of student organizations and clubs covering various fields such as academics, culture, art, and sports. Students can participate in corresponding organizations and activities according to their interests and hobbies to enrich their extracurricular life. The school also holds various cultural activities, academic lectures, sports events, etc., creating a strong campus cultural atmosphere.

Sports: The school's sports team is called the "University of Houston Victoria Panthers", which participates in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NAIA) of the United States. It has baseball, softball, football, golf and other projects, providing students with opportunities to participate in sports and show their sports talents.

Apply for admission

Undergraduate: Students are required to graduate from high school, have complete high school teaching experience, TOEFL scores of 79 or above, IELTS scores of 5.5 or above, and need to submit SAT or ACT scores. The minimum GPA is 3.0. In addition, PS, CV, Essay and recommendation letters and other written materials are required.

Master: Must hold a bachelor's degree, the major must be related to the application major, the average score must be no less than 90%, the GPA requirement must be no less than 3.7 points, and the total IELTS score must reach 6.5 points or above. The specific requirements may vary depending on the major and college.