1973
Victoria, TX

School Details

The University of Houston-Victoria was founded in 1973 as the University of Houston Victoria Center. Ten years later, a bill was passed by the Texas Legislature to allow the center to become The University of Houston-Victoria with permanent status as a degree-granting university offering junior-, senior- and graduate-level courses. UHV is now a dynamic destination university in the Coastal Bend region of Texas that serves educational needs, promotes economic well-being, and advances the quality of life for the university and community through teaching, research, and service excellence. This pursuit of excellence is UHV’s driving force.

UHV offers bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the following colleges:

  • Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
  • Business
  • Education & Health Professions
  • Natural & Applied Science

UHV also offers a variety of online degrees at the undergraduate and graduate levels. These online programs are designed to be affordable and flexible while providing the same expert instruction, rich interactions, and opportunities as on-campus programs. With UHV online degrees, students are taught by accomplished faculty who are committed to student success both academically and professionally.

Accreditation & Licensing

University of Houston-Victoria is accredited by:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)

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