Admission

The Ph.D. program is a full-time program; no part-time enrollment is possible. Only through exclusive commitment and interaction with faculty members and other graduate students can the individual benefit from the Ph.D. program experience.

Admission Criteria

We select those applicants deemed likeliest to have successful faculty careers at research-oriented universities. We consider academic history – degrees earned, place each was earned, and academic record, particularly in previous graduate work. We also consider references, particularly as they discuss research potential, and the candidate's statement. We consider GMAT scores (or GRE scores in Accountancy, MIS, and Finance) and for those required to present a TOEFL score, consider that score. We are looking in general for a combination of outstanding scholarship at nationally/internationally known universities, plus favorable recommendations and a statement of purpose that reflects commitment to research; GMAT scores for those we accept have averaged 680-700. These criteria for admission are likewise our criteria for nominating each applicant we accept for a Presidential Fellowship.

Before You Apply

Applicants must comply with all college and university application requirements, including application deadlines. For the doctoral programs, the deadline is February 1 for full consideration. A late application will be considered only if space remains, and carries a $25 late application fee in addition to other application fees. Usually, each department admits 4 students for the Fall semester. Our recently accepted applicants have a GMAT/GRE score in the high 600's (GRE score = [Quantitative+Verbal]/2) or above. Excellent proficiency in English is expected.

Submitting Your Application

The application for admission to the doctoral program consists of two parts. You must submit both parts in order for your application file to be reviewed. Please follow the instructions carefully.
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Part 1

The following materials must be sent to the University of Houston.

US Applicants International Applicants

Office of Admissions
University of Houston
Houston, Texas 77204-2161

Office of International Admissions
University of Houston
Houston, Texas 77204-2161
U.S.A.

Please send the materials, if possible, in one envelope by February 1st, which is the application deadline.
(Note: Late applications after February 1st incur a $25 late fee)

  1. Application Form: A completed standard graduate application form. If you are an international student or if you will be sending international transcripts, use the international application form instead of the standard graduate admission form. Applicants currently in a UH - main campus graduate program, or who have completed a graduate degree on the main campus of the University of Houston, should complete the UH General Graduate Petition and the Application Supplement in place of the UH graduate application form.
  2. Transcripts: of all undergraduate and graduate course work completed. The transcripts going to the University of Houston need to be sent directly from the institutions providing them, but the copy sent to the Ph.D. Applicant Materials Coordinator at the Bauer College of Business may be a student copy sent by you.
  3. GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test). They must be sent directly from Educational Testing Service to the University of Houston. (UH code for GMAT is XT1-26-69, and GRE is 6870.) The doctoral programs in MIS, Finance, and Accountancy & Taxation accept either GRE (Graduate Record Exam) or GMAT scores, and expect 90th percentile scores on the quantitative section for acceptance.
  4. Application Fee: It is $45. However, the office of International Admissions requires an additional $75, for a total of $120 for international students. The payment must be made via personal U.S. check or U.S. money order payable to the University of Houston and sent with the application to Admissions or International Admissions, whichever application is used. Only applicants whose fees have been paid will have their applications reviewed. The application fee is not refundable.

International Applicants must also submit:

  • A score of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). International applicants who speak English as their native language, have a U.S. high school diploma or have completed a prior college degree in the U.S. or other English-speaking country are exempt from the TOEFL requirement. International applicants currently enrolled in such a degree program may be asked to submit a TOEFL score and if admitted to a Bauer doctoral program must show proof of completing the degree in the English-speaking country before registration for coursework in the doctoral program. More information regarding the TOEFL requirement can be found in the International Student FAQ's. TOEFL scores may not be more than two years old at the time of application. The minimum score for any of our doctoral programs are: 105 out of the Internet- based total; 260 out of the computer- based total; and 617- 620 out of the paper-based total.
  • Letter of Financial Backing
  • Statement of Understanding
  • International applicants (those who submit transcripts from foreign universities) pay an additional $75 evaluation fee required by the Office of International Admissions.

Part 2

The following materials must be sent to the Bauer College (do not include payments):

Bauer Ph.D. Program
C/O Department of Management
334 Melcher Hall, Suite 315
C.T. Bauer College of Business
University of Houston
Houston, TX 77204-6021

Please send the materials, if possible, in one envelope by the application deadline.

  1. A copy of your application form. (or the graduate petition and application supplement for current or former UH graduate students)
  2. A copy of all your transcripts.
  3. A copy of your GMAT/GRE score. (UH Code: XT1-26-69)
  4. A copy of your TOEFL (if applicable).
  5. A curriculum vitae or resume.
  6. Three letters of recommendation, directly from the sender. We have a very strong preference for academic references.
  7. A statement of purpose. You should discuss your interest in doing a Ph.D., and your reasons for studying at the Bauer College. Your statement should be no more than two pages long. Your statement of purpose is an important part of your application.

Admission status

Applicants may check on the status of their applications in the Office of Admissions by calling 713-743-8484. It's an automated system that tells whether the application has been put in the computer system as well as what items are there or missing.