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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.
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.
GPA
2
IELTS
6.5
TOEFL iBT
80
TOEFL PBT
550
Master's degree at UHD
The admission committee of the university takes into account the previous academic performance of the student. To confirm your level of English, you must pass 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 the educational institution is located in Houston. This opens up all the delights of life in a big city for students: a rich infrastructure, a large selection of entertainment, convenient transport, as well as more opportunities for internships or part-time jobs. However, for some students, such an abundance of opportunities can be distracting.
The university has a library, in the collection of which you will find not only textbooks and scientific works, but also works of the classics, modern literature and much more. The educational institution cares about the physical health of students, therefore it provides a number of opportunities to strengthen physical fitness: sports grounds, clubs and various sports events. Thanks to international exchange programs at UHD, students can communicate with representatives of different countries and nationalities and thus expand their own horizons. And, the university contributes to this by regularly holding joint events for local and foreign students.
Students are allowed to stay in the country for a year after graduation. To do this, you need to extend your student visa or apply for a job seeker visa. We talk about other options for immigration in our article.
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