Overview

The B.F.A. concentration in Acting at the University of Houston is a pre-professional program that guides a select ensemble of students through a full arc of actor training.

The creative curriculum in acting, voice and speech, movement, stage and screen combat, theatre history, and play analysis is integrated with a season of productions across three distinct venues.

Students refine their craft and gain hands-on experience both onstage and off, providing actors the opportunity to develop the necessary skills to become innovative and collaborative arts professionals.   

Key Features

The four-year acting progression begins with foundational training that strengthens technique and fosters ensemble collaboration. During the second and third years, students hone their skills with intermediate and advanced classes in acting, voice, and movement, including intimacy training, accents, dialects, and Shakespeare.

They also select electives in topics like musical theatre, film production, directing, and beyond. In their fourth year, students gain in-depth knowledge in film acting, which they use to complete the capstone project that showcases their work to industry professionals and launches their careers.    

With world-class faculty and facilities, extensive performance opportunities, and access to Houston’s thriving arts scene, UH’s School of Theatre & Dance provides an ideal environment for aspiring actors. While still in school, students work with local professional companies like the Houston Shakespeare Festival, the Alley Theatre, Stages, and more.

Competitive tuition and financial support options make this top-tier training both accessible and affordable. Situated in America’s fourth-largest city, UH connects students to a diverse, dynamic performing arts community, as well as a nationwide network of alumni working professionally across stage and screen. 

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Acting in Performance - On Stage and/or On Camera

Production

Theatre

Acting

Voice and Movement for the Actor

Movement for the Actor

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- 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
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 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

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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.

Funding

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Programme Structure

Key information

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Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

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