TOEFL A minimum score of 6.5 on the IELTS or 79 on  the internet-based TOEFL examination for students whose native language is not English. IELTS A minimum score of 6.5 on the IELTS or 79 on  the internet-based TOEFL examination for students whose native language is not English. GRE An adequate score on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE).  Texas law prohibits the definition of minimum acceptable scores on the GRE. However, 160 to 163 is a typical average score on the Quantitative section across all degree programs for an admission class.

PS A Statement of Purpose that is consistent with the current research areas within the Department. An “Application for Financial Aid and Statement of Purpose” form is available on the Application section of this website. It allows the applicant to specify areas of interest and academic goals, and it provides guidance regarding the issues we would like to see addressed in the statement of purpose. GPA To stand for the Ph.D. comprehensive examination, a student must have a grade point average of 3.40 or higher on a minimum of 12 UH graduate hours (4 classes) and no more than the first 21 UH graduate hours (7 classes). CV Resume (uploaded) is required. Fee $75 Application fee (cannot be waived) must be paid by credit card thru CollegeNet website RL Three letters of rec­ommendation attesting to the student’s capacity to perform in the classroom and in a research capacity. A minimum of two letters should be from tenure-track faculty members who have observed the academic performance of the applicant. Transcript 1 official transcript (sealed envelope) should be mailed to: University of Houston Graduate School.(Official can be mailed after admission has been accepted.1 unofficial copy of transcript (uploaded).