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

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.

Houston University admission deadlines vary as per the programs for International students. Applicants can apply for Houston UG admissions in three intakes i.e., Fall, Spring, and Summer. University of Houston application deadlines for UG and PG admissions is closed for 2026 intake.

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 - 

• Spring intake (MS Accountancy) - Oct 1, 2026

University of Houston offers various courses at UG and PG levels. Admission process for undergraduate and postgraduate courses at UH may vary from each other. Check below the application process for international students:

UG Courses

Step 1: First of all, apply online and pay the application fees

Step 2: Submit SAT/ACT and IELTS/TOEFL test scores

Step 3: Submit the high school academic transcripts

Step 4: Check the application status

Step 5: Receive the I-20 and submit the other required materials after admission such as financial documents, passport ID, and international address form

Graduate Courses

Step 1: Firstly, start an application

Step 2: Choose a program and check its admission requirements

Step 3: Submit the bachelor's degree transcripts

Step 4: Submit GRE/GMAT and IELTS/TOEFL test scores

Step 5: Submit the additional documents

Step 6: Lastly, submit the application fee

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.

The Houston Uni's scholarship opportunities are available for international students based on their criteria but students are considered for these awards only after they complete their application for admission and submit all the supporting documents by the deadline and one such scholarship is the Academic Excellence Scholarship for which the award amount ranges between INR 82,986 - 4,97,916 per year (renewable up to four years).