UH/HCC Engineering Partnership

Cullen College of Engineering University of Houston Houston City College Engineering Academy The UH/HCC Engineering Academy is a collaborative program between Houston City College (HCC) and the University of Houston Cullen College of Engineering that allows students to complete core curriculum courses through HCC and Engineering courses with UH Engineering faculty.

Program Overview

The UH/HCC Engineering Academy provides students the opportunity to begin their engineering degree by completing foundational math and science courses at Houston City College while completing introductory UH Engineering courses and receiving academic support and oversight from the University of Houston Cullen College of Engineering.

Students benefit from smaller class sizes, access to UH engineering resources, and a structured pathway to transition to UH as a full-time engineering student in as little as one year.

For a full description of the Engineering Academy model and program benefits, visit the University of Houston Engineering Academies Homepage.

Get Started

Fall 2026 Application is expected to be available on Nov. 1

Program Details

Students interested in the UH/HCC Engineering Academy must complete all of the following:

  1. Apply for admission to Houston City College (HCC)
  2. Apply and meet general admission requirements for the University of Houston
  3. Submit the UH/HCC Engineering Academy application

Detailed application steps, deadlines, and requirements can be found by visiting the UH Engineering Academies Admission Process page.

Application deadlines for the UH/HCC Engineering Academy align with University of Houston admissions timelines and vary by semester.

Please refer to the University of Houston Engineering Academy website.

While enrolled in the UH/HCC Engineering Academy, students pay tuition and fees to both Houston City College (HCC) and the University of Houston. During this time, students can only receive financial aid through HCC, in accordance with federal financial aid regulations.

Estimated costs, tuition comparisons, and financial aid details for Engineering Academy students can be found by visiting the UH Engineering Academy Tuition and Aid webpage.

Prospective students are strongly encouraged to attend an Engineering Academy information session to learn more about program structure, admissions, and expectations.

Current schedule and registration link are available at the UH Engineering Academy Information Session webpage. 

The UH/HCC Engineering Academy is offered at the following locations:

  • UH Katy / HCC Katy Campus
  • HCC Fraga Campus (Eastside)

Additional location details are available on the University of Houston Engineering Academy website.

Answers to common questions regarding admissions, coursework, financial aid, and transition to the University of Houston are available on the UH Engineering Academy FAQ page.

For More Information

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