The University of Houston System is a public university system in the Houston, Texas, metropolitan area. The system includes four universities: the University of Houston, the University of HoustonClear Lake, the University of HoustonDowntown, and the University of HoustonVictoria. The system also includes two community colleges: Houston Community College and Lone Star College.
The University of Houston System is one of the largest public university systems in the United States, with an enrollment of over 70,000 students. The system’s flagship institution, the University of Houston, is a Tier One research university and a member of the American Association of Universities. The University of Houston System is also a Hispanic-serving institution and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-serving institution.