TOEFL The score requirement is based on the type of TOEFL examination taken; a score of 550 on the paper exam and the ITOEFL (Institutional TOEFL) and 79 on the internet-based exam is considered passing. Some graduate programs may require higher scores for admission. IELTS An Overall band score of 6.5 is required for admissions. GRE We require the GRE General Test. You do not need to take the GRE Subject Test.

PS A statement of purpose for pursuing an MPA degree.Upload your statement of purpose document via UH CollegeNet. GPA Admission to the MPA program at the University of Houston requires an undergraduate degree* from an accredited college or university with a 3.0 (B) OR BETTER GRADE POINT AVERAGE IN THE LAST 60 HOURS of course work. Fee Domestic application fee: $75;International application fee: $150 RL Three letters of recommendation.Letters of recommendation are gathered electronically. You will be asked to provide email addresses of your references while you are filling out online application. After you submit online application, the University of Houston will send the selected references an email providing the log in instructions for myUH Self Service Center to upload a letter of recommendation. Transcript An official transcript from each university attended.Submit your official transcripts to:(http://www.uh.edu/class/mpa/admission/generalrequirements/)