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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-150 of the independent international ranking THE.
Rice does research in different fields of study and invites students to bachelor, master and doctorate programs.
Place in ratings
By subject
Subject | Place in QS 2023 |
---|---|
Natural Sciences | 168 |
Accounting & Finance | 178 |
Engineering & Technology | 201 |
Arts & Humanities | 252 |
Social Sciences & Management | 424 |
Life Sciences & Medicine | 473 |

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.
Additional costs
Also, be prepared for additional expenses: accommodation, transportation, study materials, meals and personal expenses.
Study programs at Rice
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports
Sport Analytics
Sport Law
Sports Medicine and Exercise Physiology
Applied Sciences & Professions
Military Science
Education & Training
Psychology
Languages, Literature & Linguistics
Classical Studies
Cognitive Sciences
Creative Writing
English
French Studies
Law
European Studies
Social Policy Analysis
Sport Law
Economics & Business Management
BA in Economics
BA in Sport Management
Economics
Managerial Studies
Mathematical Economic Analysis
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
BA in Environmental Science
BA in Policy Studies - Environmental policy
BS in Earth Science - Environmental Earth Science Track
Earth Science
Earth, Environmental, and Planetary Sciences
Medicine
BA in Biochemistry and Cell Biology
BA in Cognitive Sciences - Neuroscience
BA in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
BA in Policy Studies - Healthcare management
BS in Biochemistry and Cell Biology
Computer Science & IT
BA in Computer Science
BS in Computer Science
Computational and Applied Mathematics
Computer Science
Computer Science
Physical Sciences
Applied Physics
Astronomy
Astrophysics
BA in Physics
BS in Astrophysics
Arts & Humanities
Architectural Studies
Architecture
Architecture
Art History
B.A. in Architecture
Engineering & Technology
Applied Physics
BA in Electrical Engineering - Computer Engineering
BA in Electrical Engineering - Photonics, Electronics, and Nano devices
BS in Civil Engineering - Hydrology and Water Resources
BS in Civil Engineering - Structural Engineering and Mechanics
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Applied Physics
Astronomy
Astrophysics
BA in Computational and Applied Mathematics
BA in Statistics
History, Philosophy & Theology
Ancient Mediterranean Civilizations
Anthropology
Art History
Asian Studies
History
Humanities
Ancient Mediterranean Civilizations
Anthropology
Art History
Asian Studies
BA in Ancient Mediterranean Civilizations - Islamic Civilization
Social Sciences & Management
Ancient Mediterranean Civilizations
Anthropology
Asian Studies
BA in Ancient Mediterranean Civilizations - Archaeological Methods and Theory
BA in Ancient Mediterranean Civilizations - Jewish Civilization
Other
BA in Ancient Mediterranean Civilizations - Christian Civilization
BA in Ancient Mediterranean Civilizations - Comparative
BA in Ancient Mediterranean Civilizations - Graeco-Roman Civilization
BA in Ancient Mediterranean Civilizations - Themes Across Time
BA in Anthropology - Anthropological archaeology Track
History, Philosophy & Theology
Religion
Languages, Literature & Linguistics
Liberal Studies
Education & Training
Master of Arts in Teaching
Teaching
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Energy Economics
Environmental Analysis
Subsurface Geoscience
Humanities
Liberal Studies
Religion
Computer Science & IT
Computational Science and Engineering
Computer Science
Computer Science
Computer Science (Online)
Data Science
Social Sciences & Management
Energy Economics
Global Affairs
Human-Computer Interaction and Human Factors
Industrial-Organizational Psychology
Liberal Studies
Arts & Humanities
Architecture
Civil and Environmental Engineering
MA in Architecture
MA in Art History
MA in English
Medicine
Bioengineering
Bioscience and Health Policy
Global Medical Innovation
MA in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
Master of Bioengineering - Applied Bioengineering track
Physical Sciences
Applied Physics
Computational and Applied Mathematics
Data Science
Earth Science
Energy Economics
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Applied Chemical Science
Applied Physics
Bioscience and Health Policy
Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
Computational and Applied Mathematics
Engineering & Technology
Applied Chemical Science
Applied Physics
Bioengineering
Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
Civil and Environmental Engineering
Accounting & Finance
Accounting
Economics & Business Management
Accounting
Business Administration
Energy Economics
Engineering Management and Leadership
Industrial-Organizational Psychology
Other
Earth, Environmental and Planetary Sciences
MA in Biochemistry and Cell Biology
MA in Economics
MA in Mathematics
MA in Philosophy
Accounting & Finance
Ph.D. in Business - Finance
Physical Sciences
Systems, Synthetic, and Physical Biology
Humanities
Doctor of Philosophy in History
Social Sciences & Management
Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology
Economics
Sociology
Engineering & Technology
Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering
Economics & Business Management
Doctor of Philosophy in Economics
Economics
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
Medicine
Doctor of Philosophy in Bioengineering
Doctor of Philosophy in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
Dual Degree of MD - Doctor of Philosophy in Bioengineering
Systems, Synthetic, and Physical Biology
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.
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.
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.

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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