University Heights is a city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States. It borders Beachwood to the east, Cleveland Heights to the west, South Euclid to the north and Shaker Heights to the south. The population was 13,539 as of the 2010 Census.

University Heights is closely tied to neighboring Cleveland Heights, with the two sharing a school system, library system, post office and ZIP Code, some city services, and local media outlets.

With about half the population under the age of 30, University Heights is home to one of the youngest communities in the region, including both students and families. Many young people move to attend college at John Carol University and for medical training at the Cleveland Clinic or University Hospitals.

The city is nicknamed the “City of Beautiful Homes.”

There are over 900 rental properties in University Heights.