All Ph.D. applicants should have completed an appropriate Master's program with thesis or demonstrated ability for research and technical writing. Students who have not written a thesis will be required to demonstrate such capabilities through work at UH. Highly qualified students with a BS degree can also be considered for our Ph.D. program.
The Cullen College of Engineering requires a minimum of 3.0/4.0 G.P.A. over the last 60 semester hours or 90-quarter hours for admission to the graduate programs.
1 official transcript (sealed envelope) should be mailed to:
University of Houston Graduate School - Official transcript must be mailed before an admission decision is given.
1 Unofficial copy of Transcript (upload to CollegeNet)
1 Resume (upload to CollegeNet)
GRE scores - Valid for 5 years from the original date taken (Upload to University code 6870)
3 Recommendation Letters - with email addresses must be listed on the online application. At least two from former or current instructors who can comment on applicants academic work in detail.
Statement of Purpose Essay (upload to CollegeNet)
The minimum TOEFL score required is 79 for the internet-based test.
The minimum TOEFL score for the paper-based (pBT) exam is 550 or higher.
The minimum TOEFL score for the new revised paper-based exam is: Reading 20, Listening 20, and Writing 20.
The minimum IELTS score required is an overall score of a 6.5.