Doctoral

Admission to the doctoral program is highly selective, and depends upon many individual factors. As we review applications, we look for evidence that students have the intellectual creativity and personal passion to become top researchers in their field. Creativity and passion can be expressed in many different ways, and through many different accomplishments, we look forward to hearing from each applicant about their own unique qualifications for the doctoral program at Bauer College.

Admission Criteria

Our goal is to produce top researchers who will be placed at the best research universities in the world. Many factors can indicate that a student has this potential, a few of the factors we consider are:

• Academic Performance
• Letters of Recommendation
• GMAT or GRE Scores
• Statement of Purpose

In general, we are looking for a combination of outstanding scholarship at nationally/internationally known universities, plus strong recommendation letters and a statement of purpose that reflects a deep commitment to research. Although we do not have a minimum GMAT scores, our typical applicant has a GMAT score above 650. Excellent proficiency in English is expected.

For more information on financial support for accepted students, please click here.

The Application Process

The doctoral program at Bauer College is a full-time program and accepts applications for the fall semester only. The deadline to apply is January 15, 2023 for all Bauer departments that will accept applications in Fall 2023.

In order for your application to receive full consideration, the admissions office must have received your completed application and all supporting documents by this date.

Step 1

Complete the UH Doctoral Application online and pay the appropriate application fees. You will be able to upload most of your application materials to this online application.

You will need to upload:

1. A Statement of Purpose
2. A resume/CV
3. Copy of transcripts from all prior colleges and universities attended, unofficial copies are acceptable.
4. Official Report of GMAT or GRE Scores. All doctoral programs accept either the GMAT, Online GMAT, or the GRE. If an Online GMAT score is submitted, a writing sample must be uploaded. Scores cannot be older than 5 years.
5. Email contact information for three recommenders. Once a recommender has been verified, he/she will be able to log into the system to complete a recommendation form and will also have the option to upload Email contact information for three recommenders. Once a recommender has been verified, he/she will be able to log into the system to complete a recommendation form and will also have the option to upload a recommendation letter.
6. For international applicants, an unofficial TOEFL score report. TOEFL scores must be no older than 2 years. The minimum TOEFL score required is 79 for the internet-based test. The minimum TOEFL score for the new revised paper-based exam is: Reading 20, Listening 20, and Writing 20. Alternative tests such as Duolingo test are accepted, and potential waivers available for applicants who received a U.S. degree.

Step 2

All students will need to submit the following to the University of Houston's Admissions Offices (click here for mailing address):

1. Official copies transcripts from all prior colleges and universities attended. These transcripts need to be sent directly from the universities providing them
2. Official GMAT or GRE Scores sent directly from the Educational Testing Service. (UH code for GMAT is XT1-26-69, and GRE is 6870.) Scores must not be older than 5 years.
3. Application Fee of $50 for domestic applicants, $80 for international applicants.

In addition to the above, international students will also need to submit an official copy of TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score. Score must not be older than 2 years. TOEFL scores must be received directly from Educational Testing Service (ETS). The University of Houston's ETS Institutional Code is 6870. For more information on TOEFL score requirements and possible exemptions, click here.

The following materials must be sent to the appropriate University of Houston admissions office and must arrive no later than January 10 which is the application deadline.

Applications for Fall 2023 will be open September 1, 2022 through January 15, 2023.

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