The university offers 70-degree programs in the field of Arts & Sciences, Business Administration and Education, Health Professions & Human Development. The university has a total enrollment of 4381 students, out of which 3297 are enrolled in UG programs.

  • An applicant can apply through the university’s online application portal.
  • The university strongly recommends International Students to apply for Fall or Spring semester.
  • All the test scores must come from the testing agencies.
  • Students under the age of 22 must submit proof of Bacterial Meningitis Immunization prior to registering for courses.

Highlights

Application portal UG - Applytexas.org PG - Applytexas.org
Application fee 25 USD
Test scores UG - SAT/ACT PG - GMAT/GRE
Payment Method Credit card
Student to faculty ratio 18:1
Acceptance rate 54%
English proficiency test scores TOEFL, IELTS
Institutional code GRE - 6917
Intake Seasons Fall/Spring/Summer
Contact details for International students international@uhv.edu

University of Houston Admission Deadlines

The general deadlines for UG and PG courses are given below -

Term Deadlines
Fall June 15
Spring November 15
Summer March 1

University of Houston International Admissions

University of Houston Victoria is home to 170 international students coming from more than 25 countries. International applicants can apply via Texas Application.

Admissions requirements -

  • Official secondary school or high-school academic record
  • English proficiency test scores.
  • ACT/SAT/GMAT/GRE scores.
  • Financial documents are required for documenting the source of funding.
  • Copy of passport ID page.
  • Official bank statements no older than 6 months
  • Proof of bacterial meningitis vaccination.
  • Additional documents - letters of recommendation, essays, resumes,

English Language Requirements:

The minimum English score requirements for UG and PG courses are given below -

Exam Minimum score requirements
TOEFL 61 (iBT)
500 (PBT)
IELTS 5.5
PTE 43
ACT 18
SAT (combined Critical Reading and Math scores) 1100
iTEP 3.5
MELAB 69
Note - Scores cannot be more than three years old

Visa requirements for International Students -

In order to get an F-1 visa, the student should be accepted by the college. The following steps should be followed by the student applying for F-1 visa:

  • Apply for an I-20 form;
  • Submit the statement of financial responsibility with supporting documents like bank statements and a letter from the bank to prove the financial ability;
  • The college will send the I-20 form via courier service;
  • Pay the $200 SEVIS fee to the Department of Homeland Security;
  • Receive further communication from the college for scheduling an interview for a visa in the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate.

University of Houston Undergraduate Admissions

The university offers UG courses in the field of Business, Mathematics, Biology, Information systems, Computer Science and Accounting. To apply for admissions, the applicant has to fulfil the following requirements -

Admission requirements -

  • Minimum equivalent GPA of at least 3.0/4.0 is required.
  • Official secondary school or high-school academic record
  • ACT/SAT scores
Exam Minimum requirements
GPA 2.0/4.0
ACT 940
SAT 18

University of Houston Postgraduate Admissions

The most popular PG courses offered by the university to International students are Biomedical Science, Computer Science, Computer Information Systems and Psychology. The applicant must fulfil the following requirements in order to secure admission.

Course Application Portal Application Deadline Application Fee Academic Requirements Minimum English Language Proficiency
MBA ApplyTexas.org Fall - June 15
Spring - November 15
35 USD GRE - 292, GMAT - 450
GPA - 2.5, Official transcripts
TOEFL (PBT) - 500
TOEFL (iBT) - 61
IELTS - 5.5
PTE - 43
MA in Counseling ApplyTexas.org Fall - February 15 25 USD GPA - 3.0, GRE, Personal Statement,
One LOR, Official transcripts, Interview

TOEFL (PBT) - 500
TOEFL (iBT) - 61
IELTS - 5.5
PTE - 43

MA in Forensic Counseling ApplyTexas.org Fall - February 15 25 USD GPA - 3.0, GRE, Personal Statement,
One LOR, Official transcripts, Interview
TOEFL (PBT) - 500
TOEFL (iBT) - 61
IELTS - 5.5
PTE - 43

Once all of the required official documents and test scores are received, an admission decision will be made and the applicant will be notified in writing. Each academic college has a different admission review process including varying review schedules.

The application takes 3 days to transmit to UHV. Once it is transmitted, the applicant will receive an email with student ID and instructions for how to activate your JagSpace access. The applicant can check the To Do List via MyUHV online student account and access the email via your JagSpace portal.