TOEFL Test of English as a Foreign Language: A score of at least 79 on the (international students only, unless they have earned a college degree from an American university) IELTS On the TOEFL, a total combined minimum score of 79 is required. The TOEFL score cannot be older than 2 years. On the IELTS, a minimum band score of 6.5 is required. The IELTS score can be older than 2 years. Official TOEFL scores must be received by the University before the application is considered complete. GRE All applicants are required to take the general portion of the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) administered by ETS. The GRE must be taken at least a month prior to the application deadline and the score cannot be more than 5 years old. GRE scores are considered in the context of the applicant's whole record, but a strong applicant will normally have a total minimum score on the GRE verbal and quantitative section of 302 (preferably a minimum of 151 on the Verbal and minimum of 151 on the quantitative section).

PS A statement of research in Spanish (between 1000 and 1500 words) explaining your academic interests and projects (see this link to find the guidelines you must follow for writing your statement) GPA A minimum grade point average of 3.0 (B) for all graduate courses attempted is required for a graduate degree; failure to maintain this average will result in a warning, probation, or suspension. Fee Fees payable by check, money order or online (Credit Card) with application.National Graduate:Total cost, $75.00;Payable to University of Houston.International Graduate Student:Total cost, $150.00;Payable to University of Houston. RL Three letters of recommendation from the applicant’s professors detailing the potential of the applicant at the Ph.D. level (sent directly by recommenders via CollegeNet) Transcript Official transcripts: Two sets of official transcripts reflecting an awarded degree must be sent in sealed envelopes to the following addresses:One set of official transcripts must be sent directly from the institution to the University of Houston Graduate School (102 E. Cullen Building Houston, Texas 77204-2012).The second set of official transcripts must be sent to the Hispanic Studies Graduate Admissions Advisor (3553 Cullen Boulevard Room 416 Houston, TX 77204-3062) Transcripts that are not in English must be sent along with an official translation made by a certified interpreter.