Rankings
How every major ranking places the University of Houston. Lower is better.
Strongest subjects in the QS subject rankings (2025):
Postgraduate courses by field
Number of courses and typical yearly tuition for international students.
| Field | Courses | Typical fee | Courses in Course Explorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arts, design & creative studies | 40 | $17,096 | See → |
| Engineering & technology | 26 | $19,929 | See → |
| Business & management | 21 | $26,365 | See → |
| Education & teaching | 21 | $18,313 | See → |
| Law, politics & governance | 18 | $29,687 | See → |
| Natural sciences | 14 | $17,364 | See → |
| Public health & allied health | 11 | $18,313 | See → |
| Humanities & languages | 10 | $17,015 | See → |
| Computer science & data technology | 7 | $19,929 | See → |
| Economics, finance & accounting | 6 | $26,365 | See → |
| Hospitality, tourism & service industry | 5 | $19,673 | See → |
| Life sciences & biotechnology | 5 | $17,118 | See → |
| Psychology | 5 | $16,933 | See → |
| Social sciences | 5 | $18,050 | See → |
| Environment, sustainability & agriculture | 4 | $19,929 | See → |
| Medicine & clinical health | 3 | $17,118 | See → |
Costs and entry
16 publish an application deadline for international students.
Jobs after studying at the University of Houston
The job market for the University of Houston's biggest fields, and how graduates stay to work in the US.
Questions students ask
How much does a postgraduate course at the University of Houston cost?
Typical tuition for international students is about $18,050 a year; half of the University of Houston's postgraduate courses with a published fee cost between $17,096 and $19,929. Most courses last 2 years. Fees vary by field: law, politics & governance courses are typically $29,687, psychology $16,933.
How is the University of Houston ranked?
The University of Houston is ranked #556 by QS (2026), #401–500 by Times Higher Education (2026) and #201–300 by ARWU (2025) in the world. Its strongest QS subjects include Hospitality & Leisure Management (#34) and Petroleum Engineering (#51).
What IELTS score does the University of Houston need for a postgraduate course?
Many postgraduate courses (9 of the 27 that list it) ask for IELTS 7 overall.
How many postgraduate courses does the University of Houston offer?
198 postgraduate courses across 16 fields; the largest are arts, design & creative studies (40), engineering & technology (26) and business & management (21).
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Updated 21 September 2026. Courses and fees from the University of Houston's own course pages; fees converted to US dollars. Rankings: QS World University Rankings 2026, Times Higher Education 2026, ARWU 2025, QS subject rankings 2025.