International Admissions
Credential Deadlines
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FallMay 1 ($80 non-refundable fee)June 15 (Document deadline)
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SpringOctober 1 ($80 non-refundable fee)November 15 (Document deadline)
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SummerApril 1 ($80 non-refundable fee)May 15 (Document deadline)
- International Admissions
One Main Street, GSB 308
Houston, TX 77002
Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. - Email Address: internationaladmissions@uhd.edu
- Phone: 713-221-8048
- Request Information: Submit Form
More Than a Degree - An International Experience.
Located in the heart of downtown Houston, the fourth-largest city in the United States, the University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) offers a vibrant and diverse environment. With a metropolitan population of over four million, Houston is a global city where cultures from around the world come together, enriching its arts, entertainment, and business landscape.

Applying as a International Student
You will qualify as an international student if you hold a non-immigrant visa; or have applied for immigrant status but have not yet adjusted your status with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
International Application Process
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Apply online using the UHD Direct Freshman Application. |
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Pay non-refundable $80 application fee. Check your email for a link to your myUHD student portal where you can pay the fee. |
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Apply online using the UHD Direct Transfer Application. |
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Pay non-refundable $80 application fee. Check your email for a link to your myUHD student portal where you can pay the fee. |
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Apply online using the UHD Direct Return Application. |
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Pay non-refundable $80 application fee. Check your email for a link to your myUHD student portal where you can pay the fee. |
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Apply online using the UHD Direct Visiting Student Application. |
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Pay non-refundable $80 application fee. Check your email for a link to your myUHD student portal where you can pay the fee. |
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Apply online using the UHD Direct Post-Baccalaureate Application. |
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Pay non-refundable $80 application fee. Check your email for a link to your myUHD student portal where you can pay the fee. |
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Apply online using the UHD online graduate application. |
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Submit their $80 admissions application fee. Check your email for a link to your myUHD student portal where you can pay the fee.
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Additional Applicant Information
Affidavit of Support
Submit an Affidavit of Support indicating that a sponsor will be responsible for all of your educational and living expenses.
Permission Release Form
To protect your privacy rights, the Office of International Admissions requires that you give written permission specifying the person(s) who may access information concerning the status of your application and/or admission to the University of Houston-Downtown. If you wish to designate someone to have verbal and physical access to this information, please complete the Permission Release Form.
Bank Letter
You must provide a certified bank letter from your sponsor’s personal checking or savings account confirming their financial ability to support your education and living expenses. The letter should indicate the current account balance in either U.S. dollars or local currency and must reflect a minimum of $35,000. It must also have been issued within the past three months to be considered valid.
Language Proficiency
A TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score of at least 550 for the paper version, 213 for the computer version, or 80 for the internet-based version (iBT), or an IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission into UHD's academic programs.
Test Type | Test Format | Minimum Score |
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TOEFL | Internet-based (IBT) | 80 |
IELTS | Academic | 6.5 |
UHD School code: 6922
Application processing time can vary depending on the time of year. Normal processing time is 4-5 business days once all required application materials are received. During peak periods (one month prior to the start of a semester), processing times can increase to 8-10 business days.
If you have any questions, please contact an Admissions Counselor at internationaladmissions@uhd.edu or by phone at 713-221-8048.
Upcoming Information Sessions
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