University of Houston

Both Missouri & Houston are considered among the best institutions of their regions however both institutions are selective when it comes to accepting students as the University of Missouri has an acceptance rate of around 79% while that of Houston Uni stands at around 70% which suggests that although they are largely similar in terms of acceptance rate University of Missouri is slightly easier to secure admisisons at than University of Houston.

TAMU is known for its programs in the disciplines like Engineering, Agriculture and Business. Meanwhile, the University of Houston is known for its Business school. The acceptance rate of TAMU is around 63%, whereas, the University of Houston acceptance rate is around 70%. Looking at the acceptance rate, it can be said that TAMU is more selective than Houston University.

Yes, as an Indian student, you will have to get a good score in the GRE. Other than that also submit some other documents like academic transcripts, SOP, a Resume or CV, three LORs, and finally, good scores in English tests.

Houston University graduate application fee is USD 80 for international applicants. This is equivalent to INR 7,000. To apply to graduate courses, the applicants are required to have an UG degree and specific test scores such as GMAT / GRE. A few of the documents required to apply are:

• Resume / CV
• Letters of Recommendation
• Additional / supplemental materials such as a writing sample, a portfolio, etc.
• A scanned copy of passport
• Financial documents

Yes, the University of Houston requires IELTS score. Apart from the, IELTS score, students can also submit TOEFL or Duolingo scores. The minimum scores that are required are:

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

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