Overview

The Dance program at the University of Houston offers a flexible curriculum tailored to diverse career paths within and beyond dance, including physical therapy, kinesiology, private studio teaching, and somatic practices like Pilates and Feldenkrais.

Key Features

Students interested in dance education can pursue a minor in Education, which prepares them for the Texas state teacher certification exam. As the only dance program in Houston offering two degree tracks and K-12 teacher certification, UH provides a unique pathway for students to excel in both artistic and academic pursuits.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Beginning Ballet

Open Level Modern Dance

Dance as a Fine Art

Dance Improvisation

Dance Production

Dance Production Run Crew

Sophomore Dance Technique

Dance Kinesiology

Dance Composition

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-06-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2028-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-11-03 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Houston, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Other requirements

General requirements

You'll apply as an international freshman student if you plan to attend the University of Houston:

with citizenship from a country outside the U.S.

have no college coursework (or have less than 15 credit hours from an accredited university).

have an equivalent GPA 3.0 or higher (4.0 scale).

meet English Language Requirements.

Pay the $90 application fee.

Submit official high school/secondary school transcripts, mark sheets, external exam results and certificates for years 9-12 (or equivalent years). Academic records must be submitted in the original language and include a certified literal English translation.

Admitted students are notified by email and provided instructions to receive an I-20.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

28064 USD / year

≈ 28064 USD / year
Out-of-State

28064 USD / year

≈ 28064 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

11970 USD / year

≈ 11970 USD / year

Living costs

Houston

United States

1067 - 1950 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

Key Features

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Houston

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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