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International Graduate Admission

International Graduate Admission

Application Deadlines

The College of Architecture and Design’s graduate admissions deadlines, by program, are as follows:

  • Master of Architecture Level I & II: January 1st (Fall admission only)
  • Master of Science in Architecture: January 1st (Fall admission only)
  • Master of Arts in Architectural Studies: January 1st (Fall admission only)
  • Master of Science in Industrial Design: January 1st (Fall admission only)
    • Fall Application deadline is January 1st.

The GRE requirement is optional for the Fall 2024 admission cycle.


How to Apply

Candidates interested in attending the College of Architecture and Design should begin by applying online here.

In addition to the application documents required on the Graduate School website, applicants to the College of Architecture and Design must also submit the following:

  • $125 application fee payable to the University of Houston. This must be paid online.
  • Official transcript showing undergraduate degree conferral. English-translation of official documents required.
  • Portfolio; PDF file not to exceed 50MB.
  • Statement of Intent. This should be included as a part of the portfolio submission. It can also be uploaded as a Creative Writing Sample if the candidate does not have another sample of this type of writing to share.

Portfolio Requirements

Purpose

The portfolio allows reviewers to determine an applicant’s potential for success in a studio based design curriculum. Evidence of creative work is not limited to Architecture, Interior Architecture, or Industrial Design work. Examples of creative work may include designs, drawings, photographs, paintings, sculpture, writing, or other creative pursuits. Please include a brief explanation of work submitted.

Portfolios must be uploaded as a part of the online application.

  • Files should be uploaded as one PDF (not to exceed 50 MB).

Organization

The organization of the portfolio is a design exercise. It should be clear, concise, and thoughtfully composed to best reflect the applicant’s interests and skills. The quality of the work is of greater importance than the quantity.


Portfolio Content

Master of Architecture — Level I (+3)
Master of Arts in Architectural Studies

A portfolio submission is not required for Level 1 (+3) applicants. However, if applicants have creative or design work to share, it is encouraged. The portfolio is not expected to show architectural skills. Rather, it should contain work that demonstrates facility with a variety of media and illustrates three-dimensional understanding. Applicants may demonstrate their creative, artistic, and perceptual skills through painting, sculpture, or other three-dimensional explorations. Photography as an example of creative work must demonstrate intention in composition, color/light, or other critical points of view.

Master of Architecture — Level II (+2)
Master of Science in Architecture
Master of Science in Industrial Design  

Applicants should submit examples of work demonstrating an ability to pursue study at an advanced level. The portfolio should be of high quality and provide evidence of well-developed graphic skills, a sense of design, and an understanding of space, form, and volume at different scales. The review committee assumes the portfolio represents the applicant’s best abilities in design.


English Language Proficiency Requirement for Graduate Students

Applicants who did not graduate from native English-speaking countries are required to provide adequate proof of English Language Proficiency. For more information, please visit the University of Houston’s language proficiency requirements page.