University of St. Thomas – Houston
Organization overview

The University of St. Thomas is a private Catholic university in Houston, founded by the Basilian Fathers in 1947. Its undergraduate, graduate and professional programs combine a liberal arts foundation with the Catholic intellectual tradition. Academic fields include business, education, nursing, arts and sciences, and theology, with the university awarding bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees. Its campus in Houston’s Montrose neighborhood brings together historic homes, including Link-Lee Mansion and Hughes House, and newer facilities such as the Chapel of St. Basil and Center for Science and Health Professions. The Basilian values of goodness, discipline and knowledge inform the university’s teaching, scholarship and service.