Houston

With nearly 2.5 million residents, Houston is the fourth most populous city in the nation, as well as the largest city in both the southern United States and the state of Texas. 

 

A vibrant and thriving city, Houston boasts a strong economy based in energy, manufacturing, aeronautics, healthcare, medical research, technology, and transportation. Famously home to NASA, Houston is also headquarters to 24 Fortune 500 corporations. 

 

Houston is alive with arts and entertainment. From the annual Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo to the museum and theater districts, many cultural centers, and various professional and college sports venues, there is always something to do in Houston.

 

Undergraduate and postgraduate opportunities abound in the Houston area with numerous universities, community colleges, trade schools, medical schools, and law schools. 

 

The Houston area’s healthcare offerings are second to none and include: Texas Medical Center, the largest medical complex in the world; Texas Children’s Hospital, one of the biggest pediatric hospitals in the nation; and MD Anderson Cancer Center, the top-ranked cancer care hospital in the United States.

 

The city and the greater Houston area offer so much more than we can address here. For more details, we invite you to read Here is Houston: The Official Relocation and Newcomer Guide.