University of Houston

To get into the University of Houston MS in Engineering Data Science course, the applicants are required to have the following:

• A 4-year Bachelor's in Engineering or Engineering related fields, or Computer Science and Data Science and Statistics is required
• TOEFL / IELTS / Duolingo required
• Essays
• Academic transcripts

The average duration required to complete the University of Houston MS in Engineering Data Science course is 1.5 years - 2 years. Engineering Data Science is a broad field that comprises modeling and data-driven design of Engineering Systems. The demand for Data Science background graduates is high and growing rapidly across a wide range of industries worldwide. This course is a STEM-based degree. This means there is STEM OPT extension which is a 24-month period of temporary training for F-1 visa students.

According to Shiksha, Houston University has received an overall rating of 4.3. As per the student reviews for Houston University, here are some of the feedbacks for the university:

• The University of Houston has cultural warmth and academic triumph. It provides a supportive enriching environment for academic growth
• The MS in CS course at this university is highly challenging and rewarding and the faculty is world-class
• Professors at UofH give constructive feedback to students

Houston University has over 47,000 student population. Out of this, over 38,000 are UG students and more than 6,700 are PG students. In the context of international student population, the total number of students at the university is 5,000+. India is one of the topmost country from where students are enrolled at this university. The total number of Indian students enrolled at this university is 1,465.

The University of Houston is named one of the Top 50 public universities for 'Best Value' in the latest rankings in the Princeton Review in 2023. Ranking at no. 44 among the public schools, Houston University ranks at No. 44 was recognised for its outstanding academics, affordable cost and strong career prospects for graduates. For UG students, the out-of-state tuition fee is USD 27,926 (Around INR 24 lakh) for the academic year 2023-25 (two 15-hour semesters).

The applicants are required to meet the following requirements in order to take admission to UofH:

• The applicants are required to have passed a High school record. A GPA of 3.0 or higher is required
• Proof of English language proficiency score
• Financial documents
• Copy of the passport
• Test score (as required)

Test scores required in English language proficiency tests are given below:

• IELTS: 6.5
• TOEFL iBT: 79
• Duolingo: 105