Fast Track Admissions
The Fast Track Admissions process offers a simplified application pathway for current
University of Houston (UH) undergraduates and recent alumni (graduated within the
last two years) applying to selected master’s programs.
By removing requirements such as personal statements, standardized test scores, and
letters of recommendation, it makes applying faster and easier for qualified candidates.
Additionally, the application fee is waived for Fast Track applicants.
Key Benefits
- Simplified Application Process: No need to submit extensive materials like personal statements, standardized test scores, or letters of recommendation
- Expedited Admission Decisions: Receive an admission decision within approximately 10 business days of submitting a completed application
- Application Fee Waiver: Enjoy the benefit of having the application fee waived
| Program Name | College |
| Curriculum and Instructions, MED | Education |
| Anthropology, MA | CLASS |
| Applied Economics, MA | CLASS |
| Communication, MA | CLASS |
| Political Science, MA | CLASS |
| Sociology, MA | CLASS |
| Spanish, MA | CLASS |
| U.S. Hispanic Studies, MA (Online) | CLASS |
| Global Hospitality Business, MS | Global Hospitality Leadership |
| Hospitality Management, MS, MHM | Global Hospitality Leadership |
| Public Administration, MPA (3.3 gpa required) | Public Affairs |
| Public Policy, MPP (3.3 gpa required) | Public Affairs |
| Arts Leadership, MA | Arts |
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Disciplines
| Program Name | College |
| Statistics & Data Science, MS | NSM |
| Aerospace Engineering, MS | Engineering |
| Biomedical Engineering, MSBE (Online and Face to Face - options) | Engineering |
| Chemical Engineering, MCHE (online available), MSCHE | Engineering |
| Civil Engineering, MSCE (Online available) | Engineering |
| Cybersecurity, MS (Online available) | Engineering |
| Engineering Data Science, MS | Engineering |
| Engineering Management, MEMGMT (online available) | Engineering |
| Engineering Technology, MS - Biotechnology (Online available) | Engineering |
| Engineering Technology, MS - Computational Health Informatics (Online available) | Engineering |
| Engineering Technology, MS - Mechanical Engineering (Online available) | Engineering |
| Engineering Technology, MS - Network Communications (Online available) | Engineering |
| Environmental Engineering, MS | Engineering |
| Foresight, MS (Online available) | Engineering |
| Geosensing Systems Engineering and Sciences, MS | Engineering |
| Global Retailing, MS (Online available) | Engineering |
| Human Resource Development, MS | Engineering |
| Industrial Engineering, MIE (Online available) | Engineering |
| Mechanical Engineering, MME (Online available) | Engineering |
| Mechanical Engineering, MSME (Online available) | Engineering |