University of Houston Admissions 2026: Application Deadline, Requirements & Costs

International students, including Indians, are generally eligible for an application fee waiver at the University of Houston. The UH application fee is USD 90 (INR 7,726) which can be waived off. The process starts by applicants filling out the National Association for College Admissions Counseling (NACAC) Fee Waiver Form and uploading it through their myUH account. 

Eligibility might be determined by one of the following criteria: 

• Eligible for ACT or SAT testing fee waiver

• Eligible for the Federal Free or Reduced Price Lunch program

• Family income within USDA guidelines for financial need

• The family receives public assistance

• Lives in federally subsidized public housing, a foster home, or is homeless

• Is a ward of the state or an orphan

• Other extenuating circumstances as certified by a school official

Please note that the university does not guarantee the waiver; however, there are chances if the applicant can show genuine need. 

As per the official website of the University of Houston, international students are required to have an equivalent GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. These students are also expected to demonstrate a level of English language proficiency, for which the minimum score requirements are mentioned below: 

• IELTS: 6.5 overall

• TOEFL iBT: 79

• Duolingo: 105

Please note that some UH programs might have higher score requirements. 

International students need to submit certain admission documents to apply to the University of Houston! With the minimum eligibility criteria already prescribed for GPA academic records and official transcripts English language proficiency proof is required with the help of tests like IELTS or TOEFL or PTE or Duolingo along with some other educational documents. 

The applicants should ensure that they have the scanned copies of all the documents mentioned above. 

After completing the application, the admission committee review the application. The university will take around take 6-8 weeks to render the admissions decision and possibly longer for students applying to any of the impacted majors. Once an admission decision has been made, applicants will be notified by email, and admission status in the myUH portal will be updated.

It is really important for the indian students to take care of the University of Houston admission deadlines. And yes, students who want to go for these admissions can start applying now for Fall 2026. 

Look at the table below for knowing about these admission deadlines: 

• Fall 2026: Jun 1, 2026
• Summer 2026: Mar 1, 2026 

There are generally three intakes at the University of Houston which are Fall, Summer, and Spring. The Fall semester is the most popular one for international students. For the University of Houston PG courses, the deadlines are not all the same. 

Look at the list of deadlines for international students at this university - 

• Fall 2026: Jun 1, 2026
• Summer 2026: Mar 1, 2026

International first-time freshmen may qualify for an application fee waiver. Students can complete the National Association for College Admissions Counseling Fee Waiver Form and submit a PDF copy through myUH account. Applicants must provide their personal information and must meet at least one of the following indicators of financial need:

• Students must be eligible to receive an ACT or SAT testing fee waiver
• He/ she must be eligible to participate in the Federal Free or Reduced Price Lunch programme (FRPL)
• Applicant's annual family income falls within the income Eligibility Guidelines* set by the USDA Food and Nutrition Service
• The student’s family receives public assistance
• The student lives in federally subsidized public housing, a foster home, or is homeless
• The student is a ward of the state or an orphan
• Other requests from the high school principal, high school counselor, financial aid officer, community advisor/leader or
• other official who can attest to the student's circumstances

Note: If no item is checked from the above list, the request will be denied.

The University of Houston application fee varies as per the application type for International students. Mentioned below is the application fee for UG and PG courses:

• UG: USD 90 or INR 7,695
• PG: USD 80 or INR 6,840

(USD 1 = INR 85.51)

The University of Houston has a separate admission process to apply for UG and PG admission. International students must check the list of documents to complete the admission process. Mentioned below is the University of Houston application process to apply for UG and PG admission:

Step 1: Applicants can start the online application form. There is a non-refundable Houston application fee of USD 80 or INR 6,660.60 to apply

Step 2: Provide a valid test scores, such as IELTS, TOEFL, GRE, GMAT, etc.

Step 3: Submit official high school/secondary school transcripts

Step 4: Check your application status through the portal

Step 5: Wait for a confirmation email from the UH admission department

Step 6: At last, Register for your mandatory Orientation through portal

Houston University application process for PG admission:

Step 1: Fill out the online application form through official website

Step 2: Upload the documents to your application

Step 3: Submit your test scores, such as IELTS, TOEFL, GRE, GMAT, etc.

Step 4: Provide your Degree Certificates/Diplomas

Step 5: Submit a non-refundable Houston application fee of USD 80 or INR 6,660.60 to apply

Step 6: Wait for a confirmation email from the UH admission department

According to the University of Houston’s facts for fall 2023, the total student enrollment was 5,652. The total percentage of international students was 9.4%. The highest number of international students at the University of Houston hail from India. The country-wise total number of students can be checked from the table given below:

The University of Houston has received around 30,327 applications among which 5,652 were enrolled in the UG program in the fall of 2023-24. Mentioned below are the University of Houston enrollment statistics for undergraduates 2024:

It may be difficult for International students to get admission at Houston University because of its acceptance rate. The University of Houston acceptance rate is around 70%, which means admissions are moderately competitive. So, if the applicants meet the university’s GPA, SAT / ACT test score, English language, and admission requirements, there is a high chance of getting in.