Information is exploratory. For accurate information, refer to the official website of the school.
About UHD
University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) — public non-profit university. It is located in Houston, United States. It is a young higher education institution, as it was opened in 1974. As an active member of University of Houston System, American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU), UHD is participating in developing the academic environment.
At UHD, you can get a bachelor and master degree in different fields of study.
As in many other universities in the country, the academic calendar at UHD is divided into two semesters. But for convenience, tuition fees are calculated per year. Tuition fees at UHD for local citizens starts from 4,793 USD per year. For international students, the cost of study differs — from 9,100 USD. The university provides tuition assistance to some students through financial aid programs. They are available to both locals and foreigners. Check the university website for up-to-date information on prices and available scholarships.
Academic calendar
Semesters
Financial Aid
Yes
Bachelor
Local5,716USD/year
Foreign15,530USD/year
Master
Local4,793USD/year
Foreign9,100USD/year
Additional costs
Also, consider other expenses: accommodation, transportation, study materials, meals, and personal expenses.
Room and board
off campus9,379USD/year
Other expenses
off campus7,318USD/year
Study programs at UHD
Applied Sciences & Professions
Health and Behavioral Science
Study degree
BA
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Exams
TOEFL
Study field
Applied Sciences & Professions
Medicine
Exam scores
TOEFL iBT — 80
Medicine
Health and Behavioral Science
Study degree
BA
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Exams
TOEFL
Study field
Applied Sciences & Professions
Medicine
Exam scores
TOEFL iBT — 80
Social Sciences & Management
Geosciences with Concentration in Environmental Geology
Before applying, you need to pass the IELTS or TOEFL exam. The minimum IELTS score is 6.5. The TOEFL score is not lower than 80. Applicants will need a subject exam — ACT or SAT.
IELTS
6.5
TOEFL iBT
80
TOEFL PBT
550
Master's degree at UHD
The academic performance of a student in an undergraduate program plays an important role in the selection of candidates. In order to enroll at UHD for a master's program, you will have to confirm knowledge of the English language. You can do this by passing the exam — IELTS or TOEFL. The minimum IELTS score for admission is 6.5. TOEFL — 50 or higher.
IELTS
6.5
TOEFL iBT
50
UHD campus
The campus of UHD is urban. This means that students study closely to the sights and the entire recreational infrastructure of the city. This type of campus gives students more options for internships and part-time jobs.
There is a library on the grounds of the university. There are collected scientific works of graduates and teachers of the university, as well as fiction. The university has everything for sports: sports grounds and clubs. Foreigners who come to UHD through exchange programs study and live with local students. Thus, the university promotes intercultural exchange and the establishment of interethnic relations.
Students can stay in United States for a year after graduation to find a job and change their student visa to a work visa. We talk about other options for immigration in our article.
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