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The University of St. Thomas (UST) is a private Catholic university in Houston, Texas, grounded in the liberal arts and professional education since its founding in 1947 by the Basilian Fathers. Known for its emphasis on ethical leadership, critical thinking, and community engagement, UST offers undergraduate and graduate programs across arts, sciences, business, education, nursing, and theology.
Students can gain professional experience through internships, undergraduate research, and community partnerships that build practical skills. Located in a culturally rich metropolitan region, UST provides access to diverse career and cultural opportunities in one of the nation’s largest cities.
UST’s compact urban campus sits in Houston’s Museum District and Innovation Corridor, placing students within walking distance of museums, galleries, academic facilities, and public transit. The campus includes academic halls, the Crooker University Center, the Doherty Library, athletic and recreation spaces, and landscaped gathering areas that support study, collaboration, and student events.
Houston itself offers a vibrant, multi-cultural city environment with professional sports, performing arts, major industries, and networking opportunities that extend classroom learning into city-wide cultural and career experiences.
Student life at the University of St. Thomas features a range of clubs, cultural organizations, and campus events that reflect its diverse student body. With roughly 80+ student organizations, learners can connect through academic, social, spiritual, and service-related activities.
UST fields NCAA athletic programs and supports intramurals and recreation, while community service and ministry activities connect students with local organizations. Career services host employer events, advising, and mentoring opportunities that support students’ professional goals alongside their academic growth.
The University of St. Thomas offers on-campus residence options designed to foster community and student well-being. Traditional residence halls like Guinan Hall provide furnished rooms and private bathrooms, while apartment-style housing and townhomes serve upper-class and graduate students.
Residence Life staff focus on creating welcoming residential communities with programs that support academic success, personal growth, and peer connection. A majority of students live off campus in nearby apartments, reflecting the university’s urban setting and housing preferences.
Pricing may vary by program and is subject to change.
*All amounts and fees are shown in USD
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| Tuition and Fees | $ 35,000 |
| Book and Supplies | $ 1,121 |
| Housing and Meals | $ 11,166 |
| Other | $ 3,886 |
Note: Prospective Accounting professionals will benefit from a curriculum that highlights capital market dynamics, corporate governance, and complex auditing procedures. Engaging with the current research landscape of Accounting & Finance, this program provides a pathway to advanced professional certification and leadership roles.
*Students must show they meet the English language requirement for their program by submitting one of the approved test scores listed.
Note: Prospective Accounting professionals will benefit from a curriculum that highlights capital market dynamics, corporate governance, and complex auditing procedures. Engaging with the current research landscape of Accounting & Finance, this program provides a pathway to advanced professional certification and leadership roles.
*Students must show they meet the English language requirement for their program by submitting one of the approved test scores listed.
Note: A rigorous examination of Biochemistry is provided through theoretical foundations and contemporary industry practice. Through a focus on Chemistry, Biology, Natural Sciences case studies and laboratory research, this program equips graduates with the specialized expertise needed for high-impact careers.
*Students must show they meet the English language requirement for their program by submitting one of the approved test scores listed.
Note: Built to address the complexities of Biology, this program offers theoretical foundations and contemporary industry practice. Through a focus on Biology, Natural Sciences case studies and laboratory research, this program equips graduates with the specialized expertise needed for high-impact careers.
*Students must show they meet the English language requirement for their program by submitting one of the approved test scores listed.
Note: Targeting high-level mastery in Biology - Cell And Molecular, this track investigates theoretical foundations and contemporary industry practice. Blending theoretical insights with Biology, Natural Sciences practicalities, this program prepares students to lead in an increasingly globalized workforce.
*Students must show they meet the English language requirement for their program by submitting one of the approved test scores listed.
Note: Prospective Business professionals will benefit from a curriculum that highlights cross-border market analysis, venture capital, and ethical management frameworks. Engaging with the current research landscape of Business / Management, this program provides a pathway to advanced professional certification and leadership roles.
*Students must show they meet the English language requirement for their program by submitting one of the approved test scores listed.
Note: Prospective Business Administration professionals will benefit from a curriculum that highlights cross-border market analysis, venture capital, and ethical management frameworks. Utilizing a curriculum grounded in Business / Management industry standards, this program builds the critical thinking skills required to manage sector-specific challenges.
*Students must show they meet the English language requirement for their program by submitting one of the approved test scores listed.
Note: Prospective Business Administration professionals will benefit from a curriculum that highlights cross-border market analysis, venture capital, and ethical management frameworks. Utilizing a curriculum grounded in Business / Management industry standards, this program builds the critical thinking skills required to manage sector-specific challenges.
*Students must show they meet the English language requirement for their program by submitting one of the approved test scores listed.
Note: Prospective Catholic Education professionals will benefit from a curriculum that highlights curriculum design for diverse learners and modern classroom leadership strategies. By leveraging advanced tools common in Education settings, this program fosters a deep technical proficiency that translates directly to workplace excellence.
*Students must show they meet the English language requirement for their program by submitting one of the approved test scores listed.
Note: Prospective Catholic Education Leadership professionals will benefit from a curriculum that highlights curriculum design for diverse learners and modern classroom leadership strategies. By leveraging advanced tools common in Education settings, this program fosters a deep technical proficiency that translates directly to workplace excellence.
*Students must show they meet the English language requirement for their program by submitting one of the approved test scores listed.
Note: Prospective Chemistry professionals will benefit from a curriculum that highlights theoretical foundations and contemporary industry practice. Utilizing a curriculum grounded in Chemistry, Natural Sciences industry standards, this program builds the critical thinking skills required to manage sector-specific challenges.
*Students must show they meet the English language requirement for their program by submitting one of the approved test scores listed.
Note: Prospective Clinical Mental Health Counseling professionals will benefit from a curriculum that highlights the physiological foundations of healthcare and advanced diagnostic methodologies. Utilizing a curriculum grounded in Health / Medicine / Pharmaceutical, Social Sciences industry standards, this program builds the critical thinking skills required to manage sector-specific challenges.
*Students must show they meet the English language requirement for their program by submitting one of the approved test scores listed.
Note: Built to address the complexities of Clinical Translation Management, this program offers scalable software architecture, full-stack development, and algorithmic optimization. Utilizing a curriculum grounded in Social Sciences, Humanities industry standards, this program builds the critical thinking skills required to manage sector-specific challenges.
*Students must show they meet the English language requirement for their program by submitting one of the approved test scores listed.
Note: Prospective Communications professionals will benefit from a curriculum that highlights cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity frameworks, and modern DevOps methodologies. Utilizing a curriculum grounded in Business / Management, Humanities industry standards, this program builds the critical thinking skills required to manage sector-specific challenges.
*Students must show they meet the English language requirement for their program by submitting one of the approved test scores listed.
Note: A rigorous examination of Computer Science is provided through systematic problem-solving within complex digital ecosystems and network protocols. Blending theoretical insights with Information Technology / Computer Sciences practicalities, this program prepares students to lead in an increasingly globalized workforce.
*Students must show they meet the English language requirement for their program by submitting one of the approved test scores listed.
Note: A rigorous examination of Criminology, Law & Society is provided through interpretative frameworks for understanding history, ethics, and human thought. By leveraging advanced tools common in Law, Social Sciences settings, this program fosters a deep technical proficiency that translates directly to workplace excellence.
*Students must show they meet the English language requirement for their program by submitting one of the approved test scores listed.
Note: Prospective Drama professionals will benefit from a curriculum that highlights visual communication, design thinking, and contemporary digital media techniques. Engaging with the current research landscape of Performing Arts, this program provides a pathway to advanced professional certification and leadership roles.
*Students must show they meet the English language requirement for their program by submitting one of the approved test scores listed.
Note: This program explores the intersection of Economics and modern industry by focusing on interpretative frameworks for understanding history, ethics, and human thought. Utilizing a curriculum grounded in Economics, Social Sciences industry standards, this program builds the critical thinking skills required to manage sector-specific challenges.
*Students must show they meet the English language requirement for their program by submitting one of the approved test scores listed.
Note: Prospective Education professionals will benefit from a curriculum that highlights curriculum design for diverse learners and modern classroom leadership strategies. Through a focus on Education case studies and laboratory research, this program equips graduates with the specialized expertise needed for high-impact careers.
*Students must show they meet the English language requirement for their program by submitting one of the approved test scores listed.
Note: From core principles to specialized practice, the study of Engineering / 3-2 Program (Cooperative) covers mechanical design principles, material strength, and innovative structural engineering. Through a focus on Engineering and Technology case studies and laboratory research, this program equips graduates with the specialized expertise needed for high-impact careers.
*Students must show they meet the English language requirement for their program by submitting one of the approved test scores listed.
Note: Built to address the complexities of English Literature, this program offers scalable software architecture, full-stack development, and algorithmic optimization. Through a focus on Humanities, Social Sciences case studies and laboratory research, this program equips graduates with the specialized expertise needed for high-impact careers.
*Students must show they meet the English language requirement for their program by submitting one of the approved test scores listed.
Note: Prospective English Writing professionals will benefit from a curriculum that highlights cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity frameworks, and modern DevOps methodologies. By leveraging advanced tools common in Humanities settings, this program fosters a deep technical proficiency that translates directly to workplace excellence.
*Students must show they meet the English language requirement for their program by submitting one of the approved test scores listed.
Note: This program explores the intersection of Ethical Leadership and modern industry by focusing on systematic problem-solving within complex digital ecosystems and network protocols. Utilizing a curriculum grounded in Humanities, Social Sciences industry standards, this program builds the critical thinking skills required to manage sector-specific challenges.
*Students must show they meet the English language requirement for their program by submitting one of the approved test scores listed.
Note: A rigorous examination of Faith And Culture is provided through systematic problem-solving within complex digital ecosystems and network protocols. Utilizing a curriculum grounded in Humanities, Social Sciences industry standards, this program builds the critical thinking skills required to manage sector-specific challenges.
*Students must show they meet the English language requirement for their program by submitting one of the approved test scores listed.
Note: A rigorous examination of Finance is provided through the integration of regulatory compliance with data-driven fiscal strategy. Utilizing a curriculum grounded in Accounting & Finance industry standards, this program builds the critical thinking skills required to manage sector-specific challenges.
*Students must show they meet the English language requirement for their program by submitting one of the approved test scores listed.
Note: A rigorous examination of Finance is provided through the integration of regulatory compliance with data-driven fiscal strategy. Utilizing a curriculum grounded in Accounting & Finance industry standards, this program builds the critical thinking skills required to manage sector-specific challenges.
*Students must show they meet the English language requirement for their program by submitting one of the approved test scores listed.
Note: Built to address the complexities of French, this program offers scalable software architecture, full-stack development, and algorithmic optimization. Through a focus on Humanities case studies and laboratory research, this program equips graduates with the specialized expertise needed for high-impact careers.
*Students must show they meet the English language requirement for their program by submitting one of the approved test scores listed.
Note: Built to address the complexities of General Studies, this program offers scalable software architecture, full-stack development, and algorithmic optimization. By leveraging advanced tools common in Humanities, Social Sciences settings, this program fosters a deep technical proficiency that translates directly to workplace excellence.
*Students must show they meet the English language requirement for their program by submitting one of the approved test scores listed.
Note: Prospective History professionals will benefit from a curriculum that highlights cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity frameworks, and modern DevOps methodologies. By leveraging advanced tools common in Humanities, Social Sciences settings, this program fosters a deep technical proficiency that translates directly to workplace excellence.
*Students must show they meet the English language requirement for their program by submitting one of the approved test scores listed.
Note: Built to address the complexities of International Business, this program offers strategic enterprise leadership, global logistics, and organizational behavior. Through a focus on Business / Management case studies and laboratory research, this program equips graduates with the specialized expertise needed for high-impact careers.
*Students must show they meet the English language requirement for their program by submitting one of the approved test scores listed.
Note: Targeting high-level mastery in International Development, this track investigates cross-border market analysis, venture capital, and ethical management frameworks. Utilizing a curriculum grounded in Social Sciences, Business / Management industry standards, this program builds the critical thinking skills required to manage sector-specific challenges.
*Students must show they meet the English language requirement for their program by submitting one of the approved test scores listed.
Note: Built to address the complexities of International Studies, this program offers scalable software architecture, full-stack development, and algorithmic optimization. Engaging with the current research landscape of Social Sciences, Economics, Humanities, this program provides a pathway to advanced professional certification and leadership roles.
*Students must show they meet the English language requirement for their program by submitting one of the approved test scores listed.
Note: This program explores the intersection of Law (Pre) and modern industry by focusing on interpretative frameworks for understanding history, ethics, and human thought. Engaging with the current research landscape of Law, Social Sciences, this program provides a pathway to advanced professional certification and leadership roles.
*Students must show they meet the English language requirement for their program by submitting one of the approved test scores listed.
Note: Built to address the complexities of Liberal Arts, this program offers scalable software architecture, full-stack development, and algorithmic optimization. Blending theoretical insights with Humanities, Humanities, Social Sciences practicalities, this program prepares students to lead in an increasingly globalized workforce.
*Students must show they meet the English language requirement for their program by submitting one of the approved test scores listed.
Note: Built to address the complexities of Liberal Arts, this program offers scalable software architecture, full-stack development, and algorithmic optimization. Blending theoretical insights with Humanities, Humanities, Social Sciences practicalities, this program prepares students to lead in an increasingly globalized workforce.
*Students must show they meet the English language requirement for their program by submitting one of the approved test scores listed.
Note: From core principles to specialized practice, the study of Marketing covers strategic enterprise leadership, global logistics, and organizational behavior. Blending theoretical insights with Business / Management practicalities, this program prepares students to lead in an increasingly globalized workforce.
*Students must show they meet the English language requirement for their program by submitting one of the approved test scores listed.
Note: Built to address the complexities of Mathematics, this program offers theoretical foundations and contemporary industry practice. Utilizing a curriculum grounded in Mathematics industry standards, this program builds the critical thinking skills required to manage sector-specific challenges.
*Students must show they meet the English language requirement for their program by submitting one of the approved test scores listed.
Note: This program explores the intersection of Music and modern industry by focusing on the synthesis of performance arts with professional industry standards. Engaging with the current research landscape of Music, Performing Arts, this program provides a pathway to advanced professional certification and leadership roles.
*Students must show they meet the English language requirement for their program by submitting one of the approved test scores listed.
Note: Targeting high-level mastery in Music Education, this track investigates curriculum design for diverse learners and modern classroom leadership strategies. Through a focus on Music, Education case studies and laboratory research, this program equips graduates with the specialized expertise needed for high-impact careers.
*Students must show they meet the English language requirement for their program by submitting one of the approved test scores listed.
Note: This program explores the intersection of Nursing and modern industry by focusing on public health informatics, medical ethics, and multidisciplinary care models. Blending theoretical insights with Health / Medicine / Pharmaceutical practicalities, this program prepares students to lead in an increasingly globalized workforce.
*Students must show they meet the English language requirement for their program by submitting one of the approved test scores listed.
Note: Prospective Pastoral Studies professionals will benefit from a curriculum that highlights cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity frameworks, and modern DevOps methodologies. Through a focus on Humanities, Social Sciences case studies and laboratory research, this program equips graduates with the specialized expertise needed for high-impact careers.
*Students must show they meet the English language requirement for their program by submitting one of the approved test scores listed.
Note: This program explores the intersection of Philosophy and modern industry by focusing on systematic problem-solving within complex digital ecosystems and network protocols. Through a focus on Humanities case studies and laboratory research, this program equips graduates with the specialized expertise needed for high-impact careers.
*Students must show they meet the English language requirement for their program by submitting one of the approved test scores listed.
Note: This program explores the intersection of Philosophy and modern industry by focusing on systematic problem-solving within complex digital ecosystems and network protocols. Through a focus on Humanities case studies and laboratory research, this program equips graduates with the specialized expertise needed for high-impact careers.
*Students must show they meet the English language requirement for their program by submitting one of the approved test scores listed.
Note: This program explores the intersection of Philosophy and modern industry by focusing on systematic problem-solving within complex digital ecosystems and network protocols. Through a focus on Humanities case studies and laboratory research, this program equips graduates with the specialized expertise needed for high-impact careers.
*Students must show they meet the English language requirement for their program by submitting one of the approved test scores listed.
Note: A rigorous examination of Political Science is provided through systematic problem-solving within complex digital ecosystems and network protocols. Utilizing a curriculum grounded in Political Science, Social Sciences industry standards, this program builds the critical thinking skills required to manage sector-specific challenges.
*Students must show they meet the English language requirement for their program by submitting one of the approved test scores listed.
Note: This program explores the intersection of Psychology and modern industry by focusing on interpretative frameworks for understanding history, ethics, and human thought. By leveraging advanced tools common in Social Sciences settings, this program fosters a deep technical proficiency that translates directly to workplace excellence.
*Students must show they meet the English language requirement for their program by submitting one of the approved test scores listed.
Note: Built to address the complexities of Public Policy And Administration, this program offers strategic enterprise leadership, global logistics, and organizational behavior. Through a focus on Social Sciences, Business / Management case studies and laboratory research, this program equips graduates with the specialized expertise needed for high-impact careers.
*Students must show they meet the English language requirement for their program by submitting one of the approved test scores listed.
Note: Built to address the complexities of Sacred Music, this program offers creative medium mastery, aesthetic theory, and collaborative artistic production. Engaging with the current research landscape of Music, Performing Arts, this program provides a pathway to advanced professional certification and leadership roles.
*Students must show they meet the English language requirement for their program by submitting one of the approved test scores listed.
Note: Prospective Spanish professionals will benefit from a curriculum that highlights cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity frameworks, and modern DevOps methodologies. Through a focus on Humanities case studies and laboratory research, this program equips graduates with the specialized expertise needed for high-impact careers.
*Students must show they meet the English language requirement for their program by submitting one of the approved test scores listed.
Note: Prospective Studio Arts professionals will benefit from a curriculum that highlights visual communication, design thinking, and contemporary digital media techniques. Through a focus on Fine Arts case studies and laboratory research, this program equips graduates with the specialized expertise needed for high-impact careers.
*Students must show they meet the English language requirement for their program by submitting one of the approved test scores listed.
Note: Built to address the complexities of Teaching, this program offers inclusive pedagogy, instructional technology, and student developmental psychology. Blending theoretical insights with Education practicalities, this program prepares students to lead in an increasingly globalized workforce.
*Students must show they meet the English language requirement for their program by submitting one of the approved test scores listed.
Note: Built to address the complexities of Theological Studies, this program offers scalable software architecture, full-stack development, and algorithmic optimization. Engaging with the current research landscape of Humanities, Social Sciences, this program provides a pathway to advanced professional certification and leadership roles.
*Students must show they meet the English language requirement for their program by submitting one of the approved test scores listed.
Note: Built to address the complexities of Theology, this program offers scalable software architecture, full-stack development, and algorithmic optimization. Blending theoretical insights with Performing Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences practicalities, this program prepares students to lead in an increasingly globalized workforce.
*Students must show they meet the English language requirement for their program by submitting one of the approved test scores listed.