Here, diversity is more than just a buzzword. It’s a way of life. It’s what happens when you drop a diverse student body into the middle of the fourth-largest city in America, surrounded by astronauts, Fortune 500 businesses, and magnetic sports teams. It’s what happens when your students come from over 45 states and 130 countries around the world. It’s what happens when your campus is truly a place for everyone. No matter who you are, we have a lot to offer.
You'll apply as an international freshman student if you plan to attend the University of Houston:
Some majors have additional requirements on top of the ones listed above (like supplementary applications, different GPA needs, essential high school coursework, etc.). Find out more information about majors with additional requirements for freshmen.
All applicants, regardless of citizenship status, must demonstrate proficiency in English to obtain admission to the university. To fulfill this requirement, you must satisfy at least one of the following criteria:
Earn a high school diploma, Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited U.S. high school, college or university.
Complete the equivalent of a high school education or the equivalent of a U.S. bachelor's degree in a recognized English-speaking country.
Take the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) OR IELTS (International English Language Testing Service) OR the Duolingo English Test. See all test score minimums below.
| TOEFL (iBT) | IELTS Overall | Duolingo English Test |
|---|---|---|
| 79 | 6.5 | 105 |
The testing agency should mail official IELTS score reports to the University of Houston, Office of Undergraduate Admissions.
Spring 2025
Application Due: Nov. 4, 2024
Supporting Information* Due:
Nov. 11, 2024
Summer 2025
Application Due: April 1, 2025
Supporting Information* Due:
April 8, 2025
Fall 2025
Application Due: May 5, 2025
Supporting Information* Due: May 12, 2025
Fall 2025 Scholarship
Priority Deadline
Application Due: Nov. 1, 2024
Supporting Information* Due:
Nov. 8, 2024
Use these codes to send your test scores to us directly from the testing agency:
SAT: 6870
ACT: 4236
TOEFL 6870
*Supporting information includes application fee, test scores, and official transcript(s) from all attended institution(s).
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Use the Common App to apply. The application is where you’ll indicate to be reviewed with or without ACT or SAT test scores. Be sure to complete the short admissions essay and tell us about your achievements and extracurricular activities. Pay the $90 Application Fee for international students ($75 for U.S. applicants) when you submit your online application.
English Language Proficiency Requirement
Have your TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo English test score(s) sent directly from the testing agency to us. To learn about accepted test scores and exemptions, view our English language requirements.
Admissions with (ACT or SAT) Test Scores
Have your ACT or SAT score(s) sent directly from the testing agency to us.
Admissions without (ACT or SAT) Test Scores
If you applied for “admissions without a test score,” then skip this step.
Submit official* high school/secondary school transcripts, mark sheets, external exam results, and certificates for years 9-12 (or equivalent years). Academic records must be submitted in the original language and include a certified literal English translation.
Check the International Secondary Academic Records page for the credentials required for your country or international curriculum.
Transcript Submission Options:
*Official transcripts must either state “official”, have your institution's seal, a signature by a school official, or official watermark. It is up to the discretion of the Office of Admissions to determine the validity of the transcript and the office reserves the right to request additional or different copies if needed.
