Overview

The Sculpture program at University of Houston offers a dynamic and expansive approach to contemporary sculpture, blending traditional craftsmanship with innovative, conceptual practices.

With a 40-year legacy in shaping the regional art community, the program emphasizes sculpture as an adaptable and intelligent practice that seeks to redefine artistic boundaries.

Key Features

Students begin with fundamentals and processes courses, building a strong foundation in tools, techniques, and formal principles. As they progress, intermediate and advanced classes expand their conceptual understanding, encouraging critical discussions and the creation of meaningful, impactful work. Visiting artists, curators, and critics further enrich the experience through lectures, critiques, and workshops.

The program provides access to state-of-the-art facilities across two buildings, including the Fine Arts building and the new Elgin Street Studios. These spaces feature fully equipped wood and metal shops, ceramics facilities, and private studios, supporting students as they bring ambitious creative visions to life.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Art History (Prehistoric to the 14th Century)

Art History (15th Century to the Present)

Drawing

Sculpture

Ceramics

Painting

Photography/Digital Media

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Houston, United States

Disciplines

Ceramics and Sculpture View 158 other Bachelors in Ceramics and Sculpture in United States

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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.

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Non-residents

28066 USD / year

≈ 28066 USD / year
Out-of-State

28066 USD / year

≈ 28066 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

11972 USD / year

≈ 11972 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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