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Nishtha Singh

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There are 15 schools and colleges of Houston University. Over 280 courses are offered by this university. Over 110 Bachelor's courses and 110+ Master's courses are available. A few of the schools and colleges of this university are the Graduate School, Cullen School of Engineering, College of Pharmacy, College of Education, etc. The top majors of this university as per the student enrollment are:

  • Pre-Business Administration
  • BS in Computer Science
  • BS Psychology
  • BS Biology
  • BS Health
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Psychology

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Ishita Singh

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The University of Houston acceptance rate is around 74% as per the latest data. This means that the university is relatively selective at the time of admission. International UG students seeking admission to this university should have passed high-school with proper coursework and 3.0 GPA. An English language proficiency score is also required. The applicants should also submit the application on time. For admission to PG courses, an UG degree is required and GRE / GMAT scores may also be required.

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Akanksha Malhotra

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Yes, for admission to the graduate courses of U of H, international applicants require recommendation letters. On average, two recommendation letters are required. The number of recommendation letters that are required is based on the course requirements. A few of the documents required to apply are:

  • Academic transcripts
  • English language proficiency score
  • Financial documents
  • Personal Statement
  • Letters of Recommendation
  • CV / Resume
  • Additional application materials (as required)

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Anya Aggarwal

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The International Student Organization at the University of Houston brings together both international and non-international students to create a welcoming and supportive community. The organisation aims to enhance the academic, social, and career experiences at the university. It welcomes all international UG and PG students. Students can engage with other students of diverse cultural backgrounds.

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Chandra Sharma

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The University of Houston system is a state-supported system that comprises 4 universities: The University of Houston, UH-Clear Lake, UH-Victoria, and UH-Clear Lake. The campus size of the University of Houston is 895 acres. There are 15 colleges and schools at this university. More than 280 courses are offered by this university. There are 8,300+ beds on campus and the total number of buildings at this university is 163.

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Nishtha Shukla

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U of Houston was founded in 1927 and its primary focus was training future teachers. At the time of establishment, this university was Houston Junior College and the classes were held on the Jacinto High School campus. It became the University of Houston in 1934 and later joined the University of Houston system in 1977. Most of the individual colleges at this university have their own traditions ranging from Frontier Fiesta, Cougar Red Friday, Cougar Sign, and Blessings of the Rings, etc.

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Himanshi Shekhar

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U of Houston was founded in 1927. It is a public research university located in Houston, Texas, USA. It was established as Houston Junior College. Then, in 1934, it became the University of Houston. Then, in 1977, it joined the University of Houston system. Today, this university is the fourth-the largest university in Texas. This university offers 280+ courses. There are 15 colleges and schools at this university. As of Fall 2024, there are 47,000+ students.

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Gunjan Thapa

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The UG applicants seeking admission to U of Houston must have passed high school with proper coursework and 3.0 GPA. An English language proficiency score is also required. Accepted tests are TOEFL / IELTS / Duolingo. Also, the submission of SAT / ACT scores is optional. For admission to PG courses, a UG degree is required. GRE / GMAT scores may also be required. For PG courses too, an English language proficiency score has to be submitted.

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