INTERNATIONAL FRESHMAN
READY TO INTERNATIONAL FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS MINIMUM GRADES/MARKS
MEETS ENGLISH REQUIREMENTS
Equivalent 3.0 GPA or higher (4.0 scale)
Yes
*Some majors have additional requirements other than the ones listed above, including SAT/ACT scores. Majors with additional requirements are indicated with a . For more information, visit uh.edu/freshman-majors-ar.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY TEST REQUIREMENTS If you live in an English-speaking country that uses English as a native language, you do not need to meet this requirement. If you do not live in an English-speaking country that uses English as a native language, you must meet one of the following test score requirements. To send your test scores to us directly from the testing agency, use these codes—6870 for TOEFL, 4236 for ACT, and 6870 for SAT. TOEFL (iBT): 79
SAT Total/Evidence Based Reading and Writing: 1170/530
IELTS Overall: 6.5
ACT Composite/English: 24/21
Duolingo English Test: 105
APPLICATION PROCESS 1
APPLY ONLINE
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APPLICATION FEE
Go to goapplytexas.org or commonapp.org to apply. No essay required! Pay the $90 application fee.
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TEST SCORES
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ACADEMIC RECORDS
Send official test scores directly from the testing agency. SAT/ACT scores are only required for special programs. Please note that TOEFL/IELTS test scores expire two full years after the test date. Send official* secondary school or high school academic records (transcripts, mark sheets, graduation certificate, etc.), preferably submitted electronically through your school counselor via email or the Common Application. *Official transcripts must either state "official," have your institution's seal, a signature by a school official, or an official watermark. It’s up to the discretion of the Office of Admissions to determine the validity of the transcript, and the office reserves the right to request additional or different copies if needed.
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APPLICATION STATUS
Check your application status in your my.uh.edu self-service portal.
STEPS TO RECEIVE I-20
Admitted students are notified by email and provided instructions to receive an I-20. Steps after admission:
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PASSPORT ID
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FINANCIAL DOCUMENTS
Submit a copy of your passport ID page(s). Submit your affidavit of support and bank statements.
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INTERNATIONAL ADDRESS FORM Submit your international address form.
STEPS TO ENROLL 1
ORIENTATION
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INTERNATIONAL STUDENT CHECK-IN
Register for your mandatory Orientation in your my.uh.edu self-service portal. Learn more about the International Student Check-In process at uh.edu/oisss/students.
uh.edu/international
LET’S TALK ABOUT ESTIMATED TUITION AND FEES Tuition Required Fees Total
$26,096 $1,014 $27,110
Tuition and fees are based on two 15-hour semesters in the 2021-2022 academic year. This is an estimate as costs may vary based on your academic college. See if you qualify as a Texas resident at uh.edu/residency.
ON-CAMPUS
OFF-CAMPUS
Room & Board
$9,962
$9,404*
Books & Supplies
$1,367*
$1,367*
*Indirect expenses, not paid to the University of Houston, will vary based on individual choices.
SCHOLARSHIPS
Complete your admissions application by the priority scholarship deadline, November 1, 2021. Some scholarships may require an additional application. Check out uh.edu/scholarships for other University, foundation, state, and private scholarships. CRITERIA FOR CONSIDERATION
SCHOLARSHIP
AWARD
Academic Excellence
Up to $6,000 per year; renewable up to 4 years
For Fall 2021, the avg awardee had a 1350 SAT or 29 ACT and top 11% class rank.
Full tuition & fees up to 4 years + 2 years on-campus housing & meal plan + research/study abroad stipend eligibility
Varies from year-to-year.
Tier One
Varies from year-to-year.
For Fall 2021, the avg awardee had a 1474 SAT or 33 ACT and top 10% class rank. Includes an additional selection process.
uh.edu/cost
PICK YOUR GERALD D. HINES COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN Architecture Environmental Design* Industrial Design Interior Architecture *All new Environmental Design students should select Architecture as their major when applying.
KATHRINE G. MCGOVERN COLLEGE OF THE ARTS Art Art History Dance Graphic Design Music Performance Painting Performance Photography/Digital Media Sculpture Theatre
C. T. BAUER COLLEGE OF BUSINESS Accounting Entrepreneurship Finance Management Management Information Systems Marketing Supply Chain Management All new students are admitted as Pre-Business. Once you complete the required University and business core classes, you’re able to declare a specific major in business.
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION Health Human Development and Family Studies Teaching and Learning
CULLEN COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING Biomedical Engineering Chemical Engineering Civil Engineering Computer Engineering Computer Engineering and Analytics Construction Engineering Electrical Engineering Industrial Engineering Mechanical Engineering Petroleum Engineering Systems Engineering
uh.edu/majors
CONRAD N. HILTON COLLEGE OF GLOBAL HOSPITALITY LEADERSHIP Global Hospitality Leadership
HOBBY SCHOOL OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS Public Policy
COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES African American Studies American Sign Language Interpreting Anthropology Chinese Studies Communication Sciences and Disorders Communication Studies Economics English Exercise Science Fitness and Sports French Health Communication History Human Nutrition and Foods Journalism Liberal Studies Media Production Philosophy Political Science Psychology Religious Studies Sociology Spanish Sports Administration Strategic Communication Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies World Cultures and Literatures
COLLEGE OF NATURAL SCIENCES & MATHEMATICS Biochemical and Biophysical Sciences Biology Chemistry Computer Science Earth Science Environmental Sciences Geology Geophysics Honors Biomedical Sciences Mathematical Biology Mathematics Physics
COLLEGE OF NURSING Pre-Nursing
COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY Biotechnology Computer Engineering Technology Computer Information Systems Construction Management Digital Media Electrical Power Engineering Technology Human Resources Development Mechanical Engineering Technology Retailing and Consumer Science Supply Chain and Logistics Technology Technology Leadership and Innovation Management
PRE-PROFESSIONAL TRACKS Pre-Dentistry Pre-Law Pre-Medicine Pre-Optometry Pre-Pharmacy Pre-Physical Therapy Pre-Veterinary Medicine These are not majors, but if you choose a pre-professional track, your advisor will work to align your degree plan with prerequisite requirements for professional school.
EXPLORATORY STUDIES Exploratory Studies is a short-term preparatory major for students still considering their major options and for those admitted because they didn’t meet the specific admissions requirements for their chosen majors. Student Success Advocates will help you make informed career decisions and complete your prerequisite preparation so you can petition to change majors as soon as you are eligible.
Nationally Ranked* Additional Requirements *Some programs do not have a national ranking system. For more information about majors with additional requirements, visit uh.edu/freshman-majors-ar
APPLICATION DEADLINES Fall 2022 International Freshman Priority Deadline Spring 2022 Summer 2022 Fall 2022 November 1, 2021
April 1, 2022
May 31, 2022
November 1, 2021
+1 (713) 743-1010, option 4 uh.edu/international admissions@uh.edu
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