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 university was highly rated by the QS International Ranking of the best universities, and is in 100 place in the world. The independent international ranking THE is very attentive to universities' research output. According to THE, this higher education institution is in 35 place among universities with the most research publications per year. Rice is one of the best universities in the United States.
Rice does research in different fields of study and invites students to bachelor, master and doctorate programs.
- Location
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Houston, United States
- Establishment year
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1891
- Students
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7,619
- International students
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2,278
- Female students
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43%
- Acceptance rate
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11%
Place in ratings
- Rating QS
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2023#100
- Rating in the USA
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2021#23
- Rating THE
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2022#35
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
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Semesters
- Scholarships
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Yes
- Financial AidAllowances and other types of social assistance
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Yes
- BachelorCitizens and foreigners
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52,056 USD/year
- MasterCitizens and foreigners
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34,991 USD/year
Additionally
It is necessary to pay attention to other costs: accommodation, transportation, study materials, food, and personal expenses.
- Room and board
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on campus14,500 USD/year
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off campus14,500 USD/year
- Other expensesTransport, personal expenses, university fees
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on campus2,700 USD/year
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off campus2,700 USD/year
Bachelor degree in Rice
Before applying, you need to pass the IELTS or TOEFL exam. The minimum IELTS score is 7. The TOEFL score is not lower than 100.
- IELTS
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7
- TOEFL iBT
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100
Master's degree in 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. It is impossible to enter Rice for a master's program without confirming knowledge of the English language. You can do this by passing IELTS or TOEFL. The minimum TOEFL score for admission is 90. IELTS — 7 or higher.
- IELTS
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7
- TOEFL iBT
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90
- TOEFL PBT
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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. Not only locals study at Rice, but also students from other countries. This is a unique opportunity to get in touch with the culture of other countries, meet representatives of different nationalities and make friends around the world.
- Campus Type
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Urban
- Library
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Yes
What to do after graduation
After graduation from the university, students can stay in the country for 1 year. To do this, you need to extend your student visa or apply for a job seeker visa. Graduates of Rice are in demand in the labor market, as the reputation of the educational institution among employers is quite high according to the results of the QS world ranking. Look for more immigration options in our article.
