University of Houston

Yes, UH is classified among R1 Doctoral Universities – “very high research activity”. Carnegie recognizes Houston University for top-tier research and advancing student success. This university has been named one of the only 21 institutions nationwide to earn both the 'very high research activity' (R1) and 'Opportunity College & University – Higher Access, Higher Earnings” in the newly released Carnegie Classifications 2025. This status places UH in a distinguished group of universities that lead the nation in advancing both research innovation and socio-economic mobility. 

Yes, there is an Indian Student Association at UH. It is a non-profit student organization. The main aim of ISA is to provide a platform to all students to experience, share, and spread the joy of the rich Indian cultural heritage, with pride and dignity. ISA is one of the fastest and the strongest growing desi student organizations on-campus. It holds events throughout the year. Some of the annual events held by ISA are:

• Bollywood Bash
• Holi
• Diwali Luncheon
• Dandiya Dhamaka
• Bollywood Movie nights and more

Yes, the University of Houston MS in Petroleum Engineering course is considered a good choice. This course is known for its strong industry connections, experienced faculty, and research opportunities. UH is ranked exceptionally well by U.S. News & World Report for the Petroleum Engineering course in 2025. It ranks at #7 position in 2025. Students with a Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering or any other Engineering discipline such as Civil, Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, etc. are recommended to apply. The university states that taking admission to this course is very competitive.

No generally Texas A&M University is considered to be a better university as it has a stronger reputation and higher rankings, especially in STEM fields like Computer Science and Engineering. However the location of Houston Uni offers advantages of a more urban environment and potentially good career opportunities in specific industries. A comparison between Houston Uni and TAMU is given below:

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

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.

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)