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Houston, Texas, USA

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University of Houston MS Highlights 2026

University of Houston offers MS program of duration 12 months to 2 years to international students, including Indians. Applicants who want to excel with strong academics, leadership qualities, extracurricular merit and a variety of other academic and professional opportunities must choose this course. There are 45 MS courses available for international students. Among the available, some of the most popular specializations include Physics, Construction Management, Astronomy, Retail, Human Resources and Cyber Security. International students need to pay the first-year tuition fee for University of Houston MS program which is USD 16,156 - 28,834. International students are also required to have a budget to cover other expenses like rent, meals, transportation and more.

University of Houston MS Admission Requirements and Eligibility

International students must fulfil the eligibility requirements and submit a list of documents in order to be admitted to the university. For securing University of Houston admission process, students must submit scores of the following exams:

IELTS
TOEFL
GRE
Duolingo
PTE
GMAT

On the other hand, list of documents include:

LOR
SOP
CV

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MS Cybersecurity

24 months

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₹16 L

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Master of Computer and Systems Engineering

18 months

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₹18 L

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#81

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18 months

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₹18 L

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Master of Science in Technology Project Management

18 months

1st year Tution Fees

₹23 L

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Master of Science in Civil Engineering

18 months

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₹19 L

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#71

No. of Scholarship

101

MS Biochemistry

18 months

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₹18 L

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MA Applied Economics

12 months

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₹39 L

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MS Engineering Data Science

18 months

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₹18 L

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#66

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MS Construction Management

18 months

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₹19 L

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MS Business Analytics

4.518 months

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₹28 L

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Master of Science in Electrical Engineering

18 months

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₹18 L

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#85

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Master of Science in Supply Chain and Logistics Technology

18 months

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₹18 L

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International students are required to pay the University of Houston tuition fees that range between USD 16,156 - 28,834. Physics, Construction Management, Astronomy, Retail, Human Resources and Cyber Security are some most popular courses among overseas students. Students are advised to plan their finances so as to cover both tuition fees as well as daily expenses that include housing, meals, healthcare, supplies, personal requirements, transportations and more. The tuition fees that students need to pay vary with the selection of program. The following are the tuition fees for some popular MS courses.

University of Houston Course Name	MS Tuition Cost
Mechanical Engineering	USD 18,430
Operations	USD 28,738
Pathology	USD 26,012
Petroleum Engineering	USD 18,120
Physics	USD 17,640 - 19,110
Project Management	USD 19,707 - 23,948
Retail	USD 19,697
Sales & Marketing	USD 32,857
Statistics	USD 16,156
Supply Chain	USD 18,430 - 24,509

Fee components	Amount (for 12 months - 2 years)
Tuition	INR 15.06 L - 39.81 L
Hostel	INR 9.05 L - 11.63 L
Insurance	INR 2.04 L - 3.68 L
Others	INR 22.42 K - 1.18 L
Total fee	INR 26.38 L - 56.3 L

These are estimated fees information. Actual values may differ.

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Compare MS at University of Houston with other similar colleges

College	1st Year Tuition Fees	Ranking
University of Houston	INR 15.22 L - 40.23 L	#551 QS, 2027
University of North Texas Compare	INR 10.67 L - 35.99 L	#1001 QS, 2027
University of Texas at Arlington Compare	INR 19.45 L - 32.83 L	#1001 QS, 2027
University of South Florida Compare	INR 14.39 L - 37.89 L	#761 QS, 2027
Texas Tech University Compare	INR 9.77 L - 27.92 L	#761 QS, 2027
Kent State University Compare	INR 16.3 L - 29.13 L	#1201 QS, 2027

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University of Houston MS Rankings

The MS course at the university is ranked among various ranking bodies. As per the Shiksha World Ranking, MS ranked #225 in 2025. International students can check the University of Houston rankings below:

Shiksha Popularity Ranking	2023	2024	2025
World Ranking	#181	#205	#225
Country Ranking	#69	#63	#65

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4.2/5

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63% students never faced discrimination in this university

Vibe of Campus

Friendly

Fun loving

Easy going

Academically oriented

Internships3.9

Part time work4

Post study jobs3.9

Quality of faculty4.6

Student Life4.6

Value for money4.4

Public transportation4.6

Safety3.6

Indian Food4.3

Permanent Immigration3.9

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MS Business Analytics - Batch of 2025

4.7

Diverse community with vibrant academic life.

Tips: On-campus events and job fair opportunities are plentiful. Also, students are eligible for scholarships. Texas welcomes students from many parts of the world. You can experience a diverse environment here. You don't have to worry about missing your culture in Houston.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 800

Prepping time for classes25 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD 70000

Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025Read more

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MS Business Analytics - Batch of 2024

4.3

Opportunities here are very rare we got to grab them with both hands.

Tips: Cultural shift depends on what kind of person you are; some start adapting to this culture, and a few might need time. I have been offered the Bauer Excellence Scholarship from UH Bauer. It is around $5000, and it makes you eligible for in-state tuition fees, which is 50% of your actual fee.

Likes (Student Life): Student life is too good; you'll explore a lot. The university itself is a great place to hang out. They do have a lot of student clubs, but you'll barely find time to be in them as you will end up spending most of your student life in part-time jobs. But you can explore a lot.

Dislikes (Internships): Internships in the US are highly competitive and significantly tougher to secure compared to those in India. With thousands of qualified candidates around the world applying for a limited number of positions, the selection process is often rigorous.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 800

Prepping time for classes25 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD 70550

Reviewed on 16 May 2025Read more

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Master of Science in Technology Project Management - Batch of 2025

5.0

It’s a good university. Professors are really nice and helpful.

Tips: If you’re a student attending the University of Houston, I highly recommend that you attend the next career fair. The University of Houston is a good university for graduate students. It hosts many events on its campus, and you can make a lot of connections and network with the right people. The professors I’ve had are reliable and easy to talk to. They understand your concerns and help you get through it. They’re friendly and knowledgeable. Love the resources and help I can find at the university. Surely, make connections and network as much as possible. It's a good experience as a graduate student at the University of Houston. There are multiple events that take place, and the campus is a great place, too. There are multiple clubs to join and be a part of. There's so much one can learn and grow. Be a part of the team and network as much as you can.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 900

Prepping time for classes10 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD 50500

Reviewed on 16 May 2025Read more

Anonymous

Master of Science in Finance - Batch of 2025

4.8

Go for UoH main campus for quality education and college life.

Tips: Students should educate themselves on the various courses and the part-time positions available. I personally did not avail any scholarships, but there are numerous scholarships to qualify for. The coursework is highly satisfactory, and there is qualified faculty. The quality of education and facilities meets the requirements. The faculty come from varied backgrounds, ranging from Energy, IT, to Food, Service Industries. The experience is worth the fee as it allows individuals to explore personal and professional experiences from a new perspective.

Dislikes (Internships): If you can attend the mixers, internship chances are very high. Though nothing is guaranteed, the chances increase with your participation. The internships will be relevant to your field of study if you target the specific batch of organisations that are of interest to you.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 850

Prepping time for classes8 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD

Reviewed on 16 May 2025Read more

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M.S. in Computer Science - Batch of 2025

3.4

Highly satisfied with UH’s MS in Computer Science

Tips: The University of Houston is a leading public research university with a strong reputation in computer Science. The MS in Computer Science programme is challenging and rewarding and the faculty are world class. I have had the opportunity to work on cutting edge research projects.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 900

Prepping time for classes7 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD 70550

Reviewed on 14 Nov 2023Read more

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MS Statistics and Data Science - Batch of 2022

3.2

Well facilitated college.

Tips: Coming to the US to pursue studies is a dream come true moment for most people. The college system in the US is slightly different than in India. You can get international student scholarships as well as assistantships if you look into the college job and scholarship portals. For some universities, you can also be eligible for an in-state tuition waiver which reduces your tuition fee to half.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 780

Prepping time for classes7 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD

Reviewed on 23 May 2023Read more

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Who are the top recruiters of University of Houston graduates?

Answered 5 hours ago

Below are some of the recruiters of University of Houston graduates:

Amazon	NASA	Google	Addison Group
JP Morgan Chase	Sephora	Apple Inc.	ABC Broadcasting
Starbucks	Deloitte	Wipro	Walmart
Kirksey Architects	Target	T-Mobile	Capital One
CVS Pharmacy	Red Bull	Nordstrom	Chevron
ZARA	YMCA	S&P Global	Costco

Source: uh.edu

Ansh Gumber

Contributor-Level 9

Is University of Houston good for graduate employability?

Answered 7 hours ago

University of Houston is excellent when it comes to career-related performance indicators such as placement rate, average starting salary, and ROI.

Even though the University of Houston placement rate (overall) is not available, certain MSc programs placement rate is 92% with top recruiters being Exx

Ansh Gumber

Contributor-Level 9

What GPA is required for University of Houston MS in Engineering and Data Science & AI course?

Answered a month ago

For admission to Houston Uni MS in Engineering Data Science & AI course, Indian students require a GPA of 3.0 in the Bachelor's degree. A Bachelor's degree in the related field is required.

An IELTS score of 6.5 overall / TOEFL score of 79 / Duolingo score 105 / PTE score of 53 is required for Housto

Nishtha Shukla

Contributor-Level 10

Is U of H hard to get into?

Answered 3 months ago

The University of Houston acceptance rate is 73.9% for the class of 2028.

This acceptance rate signifies that Houston Uni is slightly selective. So, for admission to this university's UG courses, Indian students should have completed high school / secondary school education.

For admission to PG cour

Pallavi Garg

Contributor-Level 10

What GPA do you need to get into the University of Houston?

Answered 3 months ago

Indian students need to meet the University of Houston admission eligibility which includes a good GPA, English proficiency requirements and standardized test requirements.

Look at the pointers given below -

Generally, the students are required to have a GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale but it varies on the

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