About Rice University

Rice University is one of America's private research universities, based in Houston, Texas, the country's fourth largest and most diversified metropolis. Rice is nestled between the world's largest medical institution, the Texas Medical Center, and one of the country's greatest museum districts.

Rice University, which is spread over 300 forestry acres, is known for its campus attractiveness and has been recognised a "Tree Campus USA" by the Arbor Day Foundation. In 1912, Rice's first class of students enrolled.

The School of Architecture, Susanne M. Glasscock School of Continuing Studies, George R. Brown School of Engineering, School of Humanities, Jesse H. Jones Graduate School of Business, The Shepherd School of Music, Wiess School of Natural Sciences, and School of Social Sciences all offer degree programmes at Rice University. There are a number of other multidisciplinary academic programmes at Rice University.

Graduate education at Rice University is divided into two types: research-based programmes that lead to M.A., M.S., and various doctoral degrees, and professional master's programmes that give advanced coursework and lead to degrees in specialised subjects.

As part of the Ph.D. programme, many research-based Master of Science degrees are available. There are no stand-alone degrees available, although students can receive an M.S. while working toward a Ph.D. Rice's doctoral programmes are fully supported and include a significant stipend to help with living expenses. Doctoral programmes prepare students to be the world's foremost experts on a topic.

Tuition-based professional master's programmes are meant to provide students with a competitive advantage in industry, government, or law in as little as 1-2 years.

Rice University Rankings

• Ranked 124th in Times Higher World University rankings 2021.
• Ranked 15th in Times Higher U.S. college rankings 2021.
• Ranked 89th in QS World University rankings 2021.
• Ranked 21st in QS U.S. University rankings 2021.
• Ranked 139th in CWUR World University Rankings 2021.
• Ranked 58th in CWUR U.S. University rankings 2021.
• Ranked 16th in U.S. News National rankings 2021.
• Ranked 8th in U.S. News Best Value Schools.

Rice University,US Tuition Fees

Rice University,US Entry Requirements

Admission Standards - Exceptional

Applications Accepted - 8.7% 

Rice University International Student Admission

Because admission to the university is competitive, applications must be properly completed, including all prerequisites and professionally prepared SOPs and LORs. Depending on the level of degree you apply for, you need have at least a 3.5 GPA in high school and a 3.0 GPA in college.

Documents required:

• A completed application
• Payment of 75 USD non-refundable application fee ( for some courses it is 85 USD)
• Official high school/secondary transcripts
• Evidence of funds available for the education like Bank statements, scholarships for studying in the USA, Sponsorships etc.
• English proficiency test score (TOEFL iBT- 100, TOEFL PBT 575; IELTS -7.0; Duolingo - 120)
• SAT or ACT score ( optional for 2020-21 session)
• Scores of other tests required to study in US
• International student financial statement
• Rice supplement (Essay and Rice Box)
• Letter of recommendation (3; one counselor, two teachers)

Documents Required

• Payment of 75 USD non-refundable application fee
• Official high school transcript and all official college transcripts
• Financial statement
• Recommendation letters (two)
• Rice Supplement ( Essay prompts, Rice BoX)
• English proficiency test scores (TOEFL iBt - 100; TOEFL PBT 575; IELTS - 7.0; Duolingo -120)

Rice University English Proficiency Test Score Requirements

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Rice University Annual Cost of Attendance

An estimated budget for studying at Rice University is tabulated below:

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