Admission Requirements: Cullen College of Engineering

In general, applicants seeking admission to graduate study into a Master’s, Ph.D., or certificate program in one of the major disciplines, must have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited program or from a related program in Science or Mathematics from an accredited program.  A grade point average of 3.0/4.0 and test results from the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is required for unconditional admission.  For specific requirements, consult the individual department or interdisciplinary program.

To apply for admission to an Engineering graduate programs, the prospective student must complete and submit for evaluation:

• A completed graduate application must be submitted online.  The application fee is $25.00 for U.S. applications.  If the applicant will be on an F-1 or J-1 visa or has any foreign documents, especially a transcript, the application fee is $75.00.  Application fees are non-refundable.
• All International students who wish to update their applications will be required to pay an application update fee of $75.00.  If the update fee is not paid, the Office of International Admissions will place a stop on the student’s admission record preventing him/her from registering until the fee is received.
• Files must be complete before applicants can be admitted to a graduate program.
• One official transcript from each institution attended (with degrees posted) must be sent to the Graduate School at the address below.  Applicants may find it easier to send documents to the Express Mail Address if they are not able to mail documents to a P.O. Box from abroad locations.

• Official GRE test scores as well as official TOEFL or IELTS test scores (if required must be submitted to the University of Houston from the Educational Testing Service).  (Test Code is 6870.)
• Three letters of reference should be provided as part of the application package.  These letters should be from professors or employment supervisors on company stationery or on forms provided by the department of your intended major.  At least one letter should be from a former professor.
• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• The student’s statement of purpose (1 page).

The admission requirements for international students include the above criteria and additional items, such as:

• A Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score or International English Language Testing Service (IELTS) scores
  http://www.uh.edu/admissions/apply/international/admissions-criteria/english-proficiency-toefl/index.php
• A letter of financial backing,
• A statement of understanding.

Conditional Admissions

• Under certain circumstances a students may be admitted conditionally. The conditions will be specified on the admissions letter. It will be a students responsibility to make sure those conditions are satisfied by the stipulated time period.