The University of Houston-Clear Lake is a public research university located in Texas, United States. Here is a detailed introduction:

School History

The school was founded in 1971, and its origins can be traced back to 1965, when Robert Gilruth, director of NASA's Manned Spaceflight Center, wrote to Philip Hoffman, then president of the University of Houston, proposing to establish an educational institution in the Clear Lake area to meet the local demand for professional talents. In 1968, the University of Texas System Coordinating Board authorized the University of Houston to establish a graduate center in Clear Lake. It officially opened its doors to new students in 1974 and became independent from the University of Houston in 1983 to become an independent research university.

School Overview

Campus size: The main campus covers an area of ​​524 acres and is located in Pasadena, Houston. In addition, there are branches in Pearland and Texas Medical Center.

Number of students: In the fall of 2019, the number of students enrolled exceeded 9,000, including 6,488 undergraduates and 2,473 graduate students.

Student-faculty ratio: The school's student-faculty ratio is about 1:13. 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 four academic colleges: the School of Business, the School of Humanities and Humanities, the School of Science and Computer Engineering, and the School of Education. It offers 97 degree programs, including 46 bachelor's degrees, 48 ​​master's degrees and 3 Doctoral degrees covering many fields such as art, science, business administration, social work, health management, chemistry, computer science, education, environmental science, psychology, etc.

Teaching resources: With 744 academic staff, teachers have rich experience and achievements in teaching and scientific research. The school's business school has been accredited by the AACSB International Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, and some of the majors in the School of Education have been accredited by the National Council for Teacher Education of the United States. These accreditations reflect the school's teaching quality and professional level in related fields.

Advantageous disciplines: The school's computer science, business administration, education and other majors are popular and have a certain influence in the local and surrounding areas, providing students with good employment prospects and development opportunities. Its computer science courses keep up with industry development trends and focus on the cultivation of practical skills. Graduates have strong competitiveness in the job market; the business administration major focuses on cultivating students' leadership and innovative thinking, maintains a close cooperative relationship with local companies, and provides students with abundant internship and employment opportunities; the School of Education aims to cultivate excellent educators. Its education majors can quickly adapt to education and teaching work after graduation and have achieved good career development in the field of education.

Campus life

Campus facilities: There are police departments, central service facilities, entertainment and health centers, teaching buildings, student service centers, libraries, art galleries, theaters and other buildings on campus. The school's library has a rich collection of books and provides a variety of learning resources and research facilities to meet students' learning needs. In addition, the school also has a variety of accommodation options such as student dormitories and apartments to provide students with a comfortable living environment.

Student organizations and activities: The school has more than 100 student organizations and clubs, covering various fields such as academics, culture, art, and sports, such as student unions, academic clubs, cultural exchange associations, sports teams, etc. 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, such as concerts, art exhibitions, academic seminars, basketball games, etc., creating a strong campus cultural atmosphere.

Sports: The school's sports team is called the "University of Houston Clear Lake Eagles" and participates in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NAIA) of the United States. It has basketball, football, volleyball, baseball, softball and other projects, providing students with opportunities to participate in sports and show their sports talents, and cultivating students' teamwork spirit and competitive awareness.

Apply for admission

Undergraduate: Students are required to graduate from high school and have complete high school teaching experience. GPA is generally required to be above 3.0, TOEFL scores are above 79 points, and IELTS scores are above 6.0 points. Some majors may require submission of SAT or ACT scores. In addition, you need to submit a personal statement, recommendation letter and other application materials.

Master: You must hold a bachelor's degree, and the major must be related to the application major. The GPA is generally required to be above 3.2, the TOEFL score is above 80, and the IELTS score is above 6.5. The specific requirements may vary depending on the major and college. Some majors may also require applicants to submit GRE or GMAT scores, as well as personal statements, recommendation letters, resumes and other application materials.