Kathrine G. McGovern College of the Arts

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University of Houston
Kathrine G. McGovern College of the Arts
Type Public
Established2016
Parent institution
University of Houston
Dean Andrew Davis
Undergraduates 1100+
Postgraduates 200+
Location, ,
Campus Urban
Website www.uh.edu/kgmca

The Kathrine G. McGovern College of the Arts (KGMCA) is one of thirteen academic colleges at the University of Houston. Established in 2016, the College of the Arts has approximately 1,500 students.

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The college offers degree programs in the following areas: Fine Arts, Music, Theatre & Dance.

Coordinates: 29°43′28″N95°20′33″W / 29.724524°N 95.342482°W / 29.724524; -95.342482


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