University of Houston–Downtown

The University of Houston–Downtown (UHD) is a public educational institution located in Houston, United States. Established in 1974, it is part of the University of Houston System and affiliated with the American Association of State Colleges and Universities. UHD operates within the fields of education, higher education, and as a university.

UHD holds accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission (ETAC) of ABET, and the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. The institution is an instance of both an organization and an educational institute.