Obtaining the Application Material

The Graduate Application Packet containing the application material along with the corresponding instructions is available online:

• Application Package for US Citizens
• Application Package for non-US Citizens

For any inquiries regarding the application process, you may reach the Graduate Office of the department (please include the following information: GRE scores, Class Rank, G.P.A., University attended) via e-mail: grad-che "at-sign" uh" dot" edu or by ordinary mail at:

University of Houston
Department of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering
S222 Engineering Bldg 1
Houston, TX 77204-4004, U.S.A.
Attn: Graduate Coordinator

Graduate Admissions FAQ

1. What is the deadline to apply to for the MS or PhD programs?
   The deadline is February 15 of each year for the upcoming fall semester. However the absolute deadline for all required documents to be received is March 1.
2. Can I apply for the Spring semester to the MS or PhD programs?
   No. The department of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering only admits students for the Fall semester.
3. Can I apply for a PhD with only a bachelor’s degree?
   Yes
4. What is the MChE program?
   This is a part-time, non-thesis program and gear toward the working professional. International students on F-1 visas should not apply.
5. How do I apply?
   All students must submit an online application. Also you must submit all required documents requested on the Chemical Engineering admission website, http://www.chee.uh.edu/graduate/admissions
6. What criteria are used to admit students?
   The Admissions Committee carefully studies the entire file, which includes all of the required items listed on the chemical engineering admission website, before reaching its decision.
7. May I submit my credentials for an evaluation prior to actually applying?
   The department does not provide preliminary evaluations of chances for admission.
8. Typical GRE score?
   Accepted students typically have combined scores of (Quantitative + Verbal) of 310 or better; however this does not guarantee admission, as admission is decided on the entire file.
9. What kind of GRE is needed for the program?
   The General GRE Exam.
10. Is there a minimum TOEFL score?
    Yes – the minimum scores are as follows:
    550 – Paper Based Test
    213 – Computer Based Test
    79-80 – Internet Based Test
    6.5 – IELTS (International English Language Testing System)
    No exceptions are made for scores below these minimum scores
11. Can GRE or TOEFL exam be waived?
    The GRE must be taken by all interested applicants. For international or permanent resident applicants, the TOEFL exam is required unless you have an undergraduate degree from a US institution.
12. What is the Institution Code for UH that ETS will report GRE and TOEFL scores?
    The code for the University of Houston is 6870, no dept code is needed. However the department will accept a paper copy of the scores for the review process.
13. What about the application fee?
    The application fee is $75 for international applicants and $25 for domestic applicants. It can be paid by Credit Card when submitting the online application or by Check or Money Order made payable to UH-Office of Admissions. 
14. Can I contact individual faculty to help me get admitted?
    No. All admission decisions are made by the graduate committee, not individual faculty. We admit graduate students as a department. Students choose their advisor in the first semester.
15. Choosing a Research Advisor?
    If you are admitted, faculty presentations are typically conducted in October. You will submit your choices by their rank-ordered first, second, and third choice. The department earnestly attempts to assign students to the advisor of their choice.
16. What about Financial Assistance?
    All Qualified candidates who are accepted into our PhD program receive full financial aid. No separate application is necessary for you to be considered for financial aid.
17. How do I find tuition and fee costs?
    For estimated costs, please review the following web site, http://www.uh.edu/sfs/
18. How many full-time students are admitted each year?
    Typically 20-25 students are admitted.
19. What is the correct address to mail required documents?
    University of Houston
    Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering Department
    S222 Engineering, Bldg. 1
    Houston, TX 77204-4004
    USA
    ATTN: Graduate Coordinator