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About Rice
Rice University (Rice) — private non-profit university. It is located in Houston, United States. As an active member of 568 Group, Association of American Universities (AAU), Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU). Sport affiliations and memberships: National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), Rice is participating in developing the academic environment.
The institution is among the top-150 in the world, according to QS International University Ranking. Rice is one of the best universities in the United States. The university is in top-120 of the independent international ranking THE.
Rice does research in different fields of study and invites students to bachelor, master and doctorate programs.
- Location
- Houston, United States
- Establishment year
- 1912
- Students
- 7,069
- International students
- 1,988
- Female students
- 43%
- Acceptance rate
- 11%
Place in ratings
- Rating QS
- 2024#145
- Rating in the USA
- 2021#23
- Rating THE
- 2024#119
By subject
Subject | Place in QS 2023 |
---|---|
Natural Sciences | 166 |
Accounting & Finance | 151-200 |
Engineering & Technology | 200 |
Arts & Humanities | 251 |
Social Sciences & Management | 401-450 |
Life Sciences & Medicine | 451-500 |
Rice tuition fees
At Rice, the academic calendar is divided into two semesters. However, tuition fees are calculated per year. The cost of study at Rice is the same for locals and foreigners — from 34,991 USD per year. The university has several scholarships and student financial support programs that help students cover part of their tuition costs. Check the university website for up-to-date information on prices and scholarships.
- Academic calendar
- Semesters
- Scholarships
- Yes
- Financial Aid
- Yes
- Bachelor
- 52,056USD/year
- Master
- 34,991USD/year
Additional costs
Also, be prepared for additional expenses: accommodation, transportation, study materials, meals and personal expenses.
- Room and board
- on campus14,500USD/year
- off campus14,500USD/year
- Other expenses
- on campus2,700USD/year
- off campus2,700USD/year
Study programs at Rice
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports
Sport Analytics
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Sport Law
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Sports Medicine and Exercise Physiology
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Applied Sciences & Professions
Military Science
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Education & Training
Psychology
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Languages, Literature & Linguistics
Classical Studies
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Cognitive Sciences
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Creative Writing
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
English
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
French Studies
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Law
European Studies
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Social Policy Analysis
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Sport Law
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Economics & Business Management
BA in Economics
- Study degree
- BA
BA in Sport Management
- Study degree
- BA
Economics
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Managerial Studies
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Mathematical Economic Analysis
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
BA in Environmental Science
- Study degree
- BA
BA in Policy Studies - Environmental policy
- Study degree
- BA
BS in Earth Science - Environmental Earth Science Track
Earth Science
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Earth, Environmental, and Planetary Sciences
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Medicine
BA in Biochemistry and Cell Biology
- Study degree
- BA
BA in Cognitive Sciences - Neuroscience
- Study degree
- BA
BA in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
- Study degree
- BA
BA in Policy Studies - Healthcare management
- Study degree
- BA
BS in Biochemistry and Cell Biology
Computer Science & IT
BA in Computer Science
- Study degree
- BA
BS in Computer Science
Computational and Applied Mathematics
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Computer Science
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Computer Science
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Physical Sciences
Applied Physics
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Astronomy
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Astrophysics
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
BA in Physics
- Study degree
- BA
BS in Astrophysics
Arts & Humanities
Architectural Studies
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Architecture
- Study degree
- BArch
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Architecture
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
Art History
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
B.A. in Architecture
Engineering & Technology
Applied Physics
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
BA in Electrical Engineering - Computer Engineering
- Study degree
- BA
BA in Electrical Engineering - Photonics, Electronics, and Nano devices
- Study degree
- BA
BS in Civil Engineering - Hydrology and Water Resources
BS in Civil Engineering - Structural Engineering and Mechanics
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Applied Physics
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Astronomy
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Astrophysics
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
BA in Computational and Applied Mathematics
- Study degree
- BA
BA in Statistics
- Study degree
- BA
History, Philosophy & Theology
Ancient Mediterranean Civilizations
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Anthropology
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Art History
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Asian Studies
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
History
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Humanities
Ancient Mediterranean Civilizations
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Anthropology
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Art History
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Asian Studies
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
BA in Ancient Mediterranean Civilizations - Islamic Civilization
- Study degree
- BA
Social Sciences & Management
Ancient Mediterranean Civilizations
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Anthropology
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Asian Studies
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
BA in Ancient Mediterranean Civilizations - Archaeological Methods and Theory
- Study degree
- BA
BA in Ancient Mediterranean Civilizations - Jewish Civilization
- Study degree
- BA
Other
BA in Ancient Mediterranean Civilizations - Christian Civilization
- Study degree
- BA
BA in Ancient Mediterranean Civilizations - Comparative
- Study degree
- BA
BA in Ancient Mediterranean Civilizations - Graeco-Roman Civilization
- Study degree
- BA
BA in Ancient Mediterranean Civilizations - Themes Across Time
- Study degree
- BA
BA in Anthropology - Anthropological archaeology Track
- Study degree
- BA
History, Philosophy & Theology
Religion
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Languages, Literature & Linguistics
Liberal Studies
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Education & Training
Master of Arts in Teaching
Teaching
- Study degree
- MA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Energy Economics
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Environmental Analysis
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Subsurface Geoscience
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Humanities
Liberal Studies
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Religion
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Computer Science & IT
Computational Science and Engineering
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Computer Science
- Study mode
- Blended
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Computer Science
- Study form
- Part-time
Computer Science (Online)
- Study mode
- Online
- Study form
- Part-time
Data Science
- Study mode
- Blended
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Social Sciences & Management
Energy Economics
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Global Affairs
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Human-Computer Interaction and Human Factors
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Industrial-Organizational Psychology
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Liberal Studies
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Arts & Humanities
Architecture
- Study degree
- MArch
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Civil and Environmental Engineering
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
MA in Architecture
- Study degree
- MA
MA in Art History
- Study degree
- MA
MA in English
- Study degree
- MA
Medicine
Bioengineering
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Bioscience and Health Policy
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Global Medical Innovation
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
MA in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
- Study degree
- MA
Master of Bioengineering - Applied Bioengineering track
Physical Sciences
Applied Physics
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Computational and Applied Mathematics
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Data Science
- Study mode
- Blended
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Earth Science
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Energy Economics
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Applied Chemical Science
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Applied Physics
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Bioscience and Health Policy
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Computational and Applied Mathematics
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Engineering & Technology
Applied Chemical Science
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Applied Physics
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Bioengineering
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Civil and Environmental Engineering
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Accounting & Finance
Accounting
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Economics & Business Management
Accounting
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Business Administration
- Study degree
- MBA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Energy Economics
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Engineering Management and Leadership
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Industrial-Organizational Psychology
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Other
Earth, Environmental and Planetary Sciences
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
MA in Biochemistry and Cell Biology
- Study degree
- MA
MA in Economics
- Study degree
- MA
MA in Mathematics
- Study degree
- MA
MA in Philosophy
- Study degree
- MA
Accounting & Finance
Ph.D. in Business - Finance
Physical Sciences
Systems, Synthetic, and Physical Biology
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Humanities
Doctor of Philosophy in History
Social Sciences & Management
Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology
Economics
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Sociology
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Engineering & Technology
Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering
Economics & Business Management
Doctor of Philosophy in Economics
Economics
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry
Doctor of Philosophy in Computational and Applied Mathematics
Doctor of Philosophy in Statistics
Systems, Synthetic, and Physical Biology
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Medicine
Doctor of Philosophy in Bioengineering
Doctor of Philosophy in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
Dual Degree of MD - Doctor of Philosophy in Bioengineering
- Study degree
- MD
Systems, Synthetic, and Physical Biology
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Arts & Humanities
Doctor of Philosophy in Art History
Doctor of Philosophy in Civil and Environmental Engineering
Doctor of Philosophy in English
Doctor of Philosophy in Religion
Other
Doctor of Philosophy in Anthropology
Doctor of Philosophy in Biochemistry and Cell Biology
Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical Engineering
Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science
Doctor of Philosophy in Earth Science
Bachelor degree at Rice
Before applying to the university, you need to pass an exam for knowledge of the English language. The university accepts the results of IELTS or TOEFL. The minimum IELTS score is 7. The TOEFL score is not lower than 100.
- IELTS
- 7
- TOEFL iBT
- 100
Master's degree at Rice
When considering candidates for master's programs, the admission committee of the university pays attention to the student's academic performance during the undergraduate program. In order to enroll at Rice for a master's program, you will have to confirm knowledge of the English language. You can do this by passing the exam — IELTS or TOEFL. The minimum TOEFL score for admission is 90. IELTS — 7 or higher. Rice provides an opportunity to get a master's degree remotely.
- IELTS
- 7
- TOEFL iBT
- 90
- TOEFL PBT
- 600
Rice campus
Rice has an urban campus, which provides students with many options for study and recreation. The abundance of museums, theaters and cinemas creates opportunities for the cultural development of young people. In the city, there are also large companies that offer internships. The educational institution has its own library. Here, students do their homework or just have a good time reading an interesting book. Foreigners who come to Rice through exchange programs study and live with local students. Thus, the university promotes intercultural exchange and the establishment of interethnic relations.
- Campus Type
- Urban
- Library
- Yes
What to do after graduation
United States allows university graduates to stay in the country for one more year. Graduates can spend this time looking for a job in order to change their visa to a work one. Rice graduates find jobs quickly, partly because the university has a good reputation among employers according to the QS World University Rankings. Look for more immigration options in our article.
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