University of Houston

The University of Houston is a public research university in Houston, Texas, founded in 1927 as Houston Junior College. It is known for petroleum and energy-related engineering, hospitality management at the Hilton College, the Bauer College of Business, law and creative writing. The main campus is southeast of downtown in a large, diverse city with a major energy industry. Houston has lower living costs than most large US cities, though summers are hot and humid.

• A high school diploma for bachelor's, or a recognized bachelor's degree (usually four years) for graduate study
• TOEFL iBT, IELTS or the Duolingo English Test if English is not your first language; many universities accept all three
• Official transcripts and certificates, with certified translations if they are not in English
• SAT or ACT where the university requires them (policies differ and some have reinstated testing); GRE or GMAT for some graduate programs
• For master's and PhD: a CV, statement of purpose and academic references; PhD applicants usually also need a research proposal and an agreed supervisor
• Proof of funds covering the first year's cost of attendance, which the university needs before it can issue an I-20

• Choose your program and check its entry requirements, language of instruction and deadline on the university website
• Undergraduates apply through the Common App, Coalition or the university's own application; graduate applicants apply through the university's graduate admissions portal
• Upload transcripts, language scores, your passport and, for postgraduate programs, CV, statement of purpose and references
• Pay the application fee if the university charges one, and apply before the program deadline
• If admitted, the university issues a Form I-20; pay the SEVIS fee, then apply for an F-1 student visa at a US embassy or consulate

35 scholarships, 86 universities, 32 programs and 19 internships in the United States. 27 of the scholarships are fully funded, and the next deadline is 6 October 2026 (Knight-Hennessy Scholars 2027 (Stanford University, USA)).

Language

English

Currency

USD ($)

Living costs

$1,500–2,500/mo

Typical tuition

Approx USD 20,000-55,000+ per year; public out-of-state and private universities vary widely

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