University of Houston

The University of Houston is recognised as a leader in Energy and Health Research, Law, Business and Environmental Education in the world. Some of the most popular majors according to the U.S. News & World Report include Psychology; Engineering; Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services; Business, Management, Marketing and Related Support Services; Social Sciences; Health Professions and Related Programs; Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, etc.

If we talk about the University of Houston world ranking, then in the QS World University Rankings 2026, UH ranks at #556 position. Its position in the QS rankings has increased in 2025 as it was placed at #651. In the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2025, it has been placed at #401 position. 

The University of Houston ranks in the top 200 universities in the United States as per the U.S. News & World Report ranking in the national universities category. It has been placed at #182 position for 2023. Although, its position has declined by some spots as compared to 2022, it has still managed to lie in the top 200 U.S. universities. In 2022, UH was placed at #179 position. The indicators that are considered by U.S. News & World Report for the national universities category ranking include outcomes, faculty resources, expert opinion, financial resources, student excellence, and alumni giving.

The application fee for international and domestic students may vary from each other. Houston University application fee for international students applying for undergraduate courses is USD 90 (INR 7,502). Whereas, the application fee for international students applying for postgraduate courses is USD 80 (INR 6,668). The fee covers the administrative costs associated with processing and reviewing the application. Applicants must know that the fees, once paid, are non-refundable irrespective of the application status. 

*USD/INR = 83.36

The University of Houston offers more than 200 programs at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. However, as per a top-ranking publisher, the most popular majors at the UH include Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Engineering, Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services; Social Sciences; Biological and Biomedical Sciences; Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs; Health Professions and Related Programs, etc.

The University of Houston tuition fees for international students vary from course to course. Therefore, international students should check the tuition fees for their courses before applying. Check below the tuition fees for some of the most popular courses at UH:

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:

International students must submit the proof of English language proficiency for admission to the University of Houston. The university accepts the score of IELTS exam for UG and PG admission. Therefore, students must have a 6.5 overall IELTS score to take admission at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

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To be eligible for an MBA course at Uni Houston, as an Indian student you are required to submit a four-year UG degree, prove prior work experience in your field, attain good scores in English tests, valid score in GRE or GMAT, a SOP, 3 LORs, a resume, a personal essay, and finally, proof of finances.

For admission to the MBA programme of the University of Houston, the average GMAT score required is 614. In place of the GMAT score, the applicants can submit a GRE score too. The average GRE score required is 151: 151. This data is as per the entering MBA classes of Fall 2021. Mentioned below are the general MBA requirements for Houston:

• Submit official transcripts
• Upload a copy of the English Language Proficiency test (TOEFL or IELTS or Duolingo)
• Official GRE or GMAT score
• Provide a Statement of Purpose
• Three Letters of Recommendation (numbers vary as per programs)
• Resume
• An Essay
• A Financial Banking Statement