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International Admissions & Student Services

Thank you for your interest in applying to University of Houston-Clear Lake, where you can get an education that gets you. Here at the Office of International Admissions and Programs, we are excited to assist you with all of your admissions-related questions, including those related to immigration. We also understand that the application process for an international applicants can sometimes be complicated, so we are here to assist you.

Apply to UHCL

Whatever your academic and career goals might be, we encourage you to review UHCL's many academic programs. Once you locate the program that is right for you, you can start the international application process today. As an international applicant, you must meet the program's admission requirements and the university admissions requirements for your enrollment status.

International Freshman
International Transfer
International Graduate

International Deadlines
Fall

Priority Deadline - May 1
Extended Deadline - June 1
Spring

Deadline - October 1
Summer*

Deadline - April 1

For more information regarding deferring your application, please visit Deferring International Admission.

Students interested in qualifying for scholarships &/or applying for visas outside the U.S. should apply and submit the application documents/test scores by the priority deadline

*International freshmen applicants will not be accepted for Summer semester.

Degrees and Programs

International Student Services

Recruitment and Partnerships

OPT Alumni Relations

International Education Week

Frequently Asked Questions

Why Choose UHCL?

Beautiful campus. Extraordinary faculty. Various ways to connect and learn.

From application to graduation, UHCL is focused on the success of our students with next-level learning opportunities in and out of the classroom. With more than 90 degree programs and 100+ student organizations, we connect you with resources for you to thrive.

Affordability

Many international students do receive scholarships of some sort.

Costs and Aid

Program Quality

UHCL is accredited by Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
The College of Business is accredited by AACSB International.
Key high-demand programs in the College of Science and Engineering are accredited by ABET.
The College of Education accredited by NCATE/CAEP as well as SACS.

Colleges Degrees and Programs

Prime Location

As home to NASA, the world's largest medical center, an internationally-renowned oil community and numerous leading high-tech global industries, Houston is full of professional opportunities. We make them even more accessible to you through the partnerships our faculty and staff have with many area corporations and businesses.