University of Houston
The University of Houston is a public university in Houston, Texas, founded in 1927. This guide summarises what is officially published and flags what you must confirm.
Fees, deadlines and requirements can change; confirm them on the university's official pages before applying. Information last reviewed: 3 October 2026
About
THE lists about 46,455 students and 16% international (THE data, not the university's).
Location
The campus is in Houston, Texas.
World rankings
| Ranking body | Overall rank | Source |
|---|---|---|
| QS World University Rankings | =551 (2027) | Link |
| Times Higher Education (THE) | 401-450 (2027) | Link |
| U.S. News Best Global Universities | Not verified at source | — |
| ARWU / Shanghai Ranking | 301-400 (2026) | Link |
Figures above are overall institutional ranks, not subject rankings. Rankings change every year; check each ranking body for the latest edition.
Programmes
- Bachelor's, master's and doctoral programmes are offered; programme lists are on the university website and are not reproduced here to avoid unverified detail.
Admission requirements
Bachelor's
International freshman: non-US citizen with fewer than 15 college credit hours, an equivalent GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale, and proof of English proficiency. Apply via the Common App with an essay, have test scores sent by the testing agency, and submit official transcripts with certified English translation; the I-20 is issued after admission. The page lists F-1 financial proof of about $41,410 (bank statement under six months old) and an international application fee of $90.
Master's and doctorate
Each department sets its graduate requirements. We could not verify this detail on a current official page; check the link under Sources before applying.
English language requirements
Freshman: TOEFL iBT, IELTS or Duolingo, or alternatives such as a US high school diploma, education in a recognised English-speaking country, or completing Level 6 at the UH Language and Culture Center. Minimums on the page: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL 79, Duolingo 105. Graduate programmes set their own.
Fees and cost of living
Undergraduate non-resident tuition estimate for two 15-credit-hour semesters: $27,776 (in-state $11,888), varying by college. This is tuition only, not total cost. Graduate non-resident tuition for AY 2027 ranges roughly $806-$1,888 per credit hour depending on programme.
Application deadlines
The page we could read showed only 2025 dates, so we did not confirm the next intake. We could not verify this detail on a current official page; check the link under Sources before applying.
Scholarships and financial aid
UH lists a scholarships category for international students; we did not read the details. Scholarship priority deadlines apply to fall admission. We could not verify this detail on a current official page; check the link under Sources before applying.
International students
UH has an international office and an international freshman application page.
Campus life and housing
We did not verify housing details. We could not verify this detail on a current official page; check the link under Sources before applying.
Why students choose it
- Clear first-year requirements for international students (3.0 GPA and English proof).
- IELTS, TOEFL and Duolingo accepted at published scores.
- Tuition is published for residents and non-residents.
How to apply
- Choose the programme and level (bachelor's / master's / PhD) that fits your academic background.
- Check admission, language and deadline details on the university's official page (links under Sources).
- Prepare documents: transcripts, certificates, passport, English test result, and any essays or references required.
- Submit through the university portal, Common App or UCAS depending on the institution, and pay any fee.
- After admission: obtain the admission document (e.g. I-20 or CAS), then visa and housing.
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FAQ
What English score does the University of Houston need?
For freshmen: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 79 or Duolingo 105 per the university page. Graduate programmes vary.
How much is tuition at UH?
The non-resident undergraduate estimate for two semesters is $27,776, tuition only; it changes yearly.
Do I need financial proof?
The freshman page lists F-1 proof of about $41,410; confirm the current figure.
What are the deadlines?
We could not confirm the next intake dates because the page available to us was outdated; check the official page.
Sources
- Official website — https://www.uh.edu
- Admission — https://www.uh.edu/undergraduate-admissions/apply/international/international-freshman/
- Admission — https://www.uh.edu/class/political-science/graduate/admissions/intl-requirements/
- Fees — https://www.uh.edu/undergraduate-admissions/cost-and-aid/index.php
- Fees — https://www.uh.edu/financial/graduate/tuition-fees/tuition/
- Fees — https://www.uh.edu/financial/undergraduate/tuition-fees/tuition/
- Scholarships — https://www.uh.edu/financial/undergraduate/types-aid/scholarships/#InternationalStudents
- International office — https://www.uh.edu/international/
- Ranking QS — https://www.topuniversities.com/universities/university-houston
- Ranking THE — https://www.timeshighereducation.com/world-university-rankings/university-houston
- Ranking ARWU — https://www.shanghairanking.com/institution/university-of-houston
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