The University of Houston-Victoria offers 70 bachelor's and master's degrees and concentrations in the fields of arts and sciences; business administration; and education, health professions and human development. UHV provides accredited face-to-face and online programs to students in the Gulf Coast region and beyond. Since its founding in 1973, UHV has provided students with a quality higher education taught by talented faculty at a great value.
Curriculum & Student Achievement
The academic home for students who have taken fewer than 45 hours of course work or have not yet declared a major. We are here to help you get settled into college life, choose a major, and transition into your upper-division course work.
College of Business
Accredited by AACSB International, the College of Business offers business degrees for the leaders of today and tomorrow. Our programs and concentrations are relevant in the dynamic business environment and equip students with the analytical and reasoning skills needed to succeed in diverse economies and cultures.
College of Education and Health Professions
There’s a common thread that joins the students, faculty and staff in the College of Education and Health Professions: We like to help people. It’s a passion of ours. It’s what drives us to teach, learn and strive to make a difference in people’s lives.
College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
The College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences is central to the teaching, research and service interests of UHV. We prepare students to have the skills and intellectual leadership needed in the public and private sectors.
College of Natural & Applied Science
The College of Natural & Applied Science special emphasis is placed on providing students with the critical thinking and technological skills necessary for lifelong success, active citizenship and global awareness.
Cost and Aid
Welcome, Jaguars! The offices of Financial Aid and Student Billing are dedicated to assisting you through the process of paying for your education. There are many types of financial aid available, based on merit and/or need, to help you accomplish your academic goals. If after your aid is applied, you have a balance due, Student Billing has various payment options available, including short-term tuition loans and payment plans. The links in the navigation menu on the left will take you to more detailed information about the financial aid and student billing processes.
The Office of Financial Aid provides students with a comprehensive offering of financial assistance options, such as grants, scholarships, college work-study, and loans. Our office also provides information and resources for learning about the wide range of opportunities that are available to our students, including eligibility requirements, applying for financial aid, rights and responsibilities, and determining award amounts. We offer aid programs that make UHV’s affordable rates even better!
The Student Billing Office understands that learning to manage your time and money can be a complicated process. But it doesn’t have to be a stressful one because we are dedicated to assisting you every step of the way. To help students determine the cost of enrollment for a particular semester, a tuition calculator estimator is available online. We look forward to helping you invest in your future. For more information about fee bill calculation, payment options, payment plans, and refund processing, contact Student Billing.
Graduate Assistantships
As a graduate student, you may want to explore opportunities to work as a graduate research assistant (GRA), a graduate teaching assistant (GRA) or a graduate assistant (GA). These positions are generally connected to your field of study, and availability varies from program to program. Begin your search using the “Jobs for Jags” link on Career Development Center website, and check with your department to learn more.
Jag Station Bookstore
Students can purchase or rent textbooks as well as buy school supplies and UHV-branded gear at Jag Station campus bookstore located on the first floor of UHV University Commons, 3006 N. Ben Wilson St.