The University of Houston Downtown is a comprehensive four-year university that offers bachelor and master degree programs for professional development that is situated in Houston, Texas. It is part of the University of Houston system. Founded in 1974, the university is the second-largest university in the Houston area, with more than 14,000 students. The university provides services to four colleges. The university offers 52-degree programs which include 45 bachelors and 7 masters. The university has cultivated outstanding talents in students' teaching, learning, academic work, and management to benefit students, the community, and the college. The university promotes and supports students to realize their full potential for academic, personal, and professional development through outstanding courses. The university’s location in the city center reflects the diversity of the greater Houston area and interacts with the community through its academic programs to address needs and promote the development of the area. The university is an inclusive community dedicated to integrating teaching, service, and academic research to cultivate students' talents and prepare them for success in a dynamic global society.