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	Why the University of Houston? The University of Houston is Texas' premiere urban teaching and research institution, offering a full range of bachelor's, master's, doctoral and professional degrees. Students at UH enjoy living in Houston, a thriving city with a multinational atmosphere, with a moderate cost of living and activities to suit almost every interest.
Undergraduate and graduate students reap the benefits of having a world-class faculty who include three National Academy of Sciences members and three members of the National Academy of Engineering. UH is a Carnegie Doctoral/Research Extensive university with 40 research centers and institutes. Students interested in scientific or medical careers also benefit from UH's proximity to NASA, and the Texas Medical Center.

Why the College of Natural Sciences & Mathematics? The University of Houston's College of Natural Sciences & Mathematics is dedicated to excellence in research and instruction in the physical and biological sciences, computer science, and mathematics. Our faculty members excel in making coursework come alive through their involvement in ongoing research projects by using modern instructional technology in the classroom. Our six departments include Biology & Biochemistry, Chemistry, Computer Science, Geosciences, Mathematics, and Physics. We invite you to check out our website, explore our departments, and ask any questions you have so you can make the career preparation decisions that are best for you. If you have a question, the best thing to do is to contact the appropriate faculty advisor for the department.
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