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Rice University: the applicant's brief

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  1. The short answer

    Rice University is a research university in Houston, Texas, for students who want study options across architecture, business, continuing studies, engineering, humanities, music, natural sciences, and social sciences. It suits applicants who want a broad academic spread in the United States and can check the university’s official site for the exact programme they need.

  2. What you can study

    Rice University offers study in eight constituent schools: architecture, business, continuing studies, engineering, humanities, music, natural sciences, and social sciences. That makes it a fit for applicants looking for a research university with a wide mix of academic areas rather than a narrow specialist institution.

  3. Getting in

    International applicants should apply through the university’s official admissions process and confirm the entry requirements for their chosen school and programme. The university does not publish details here on deadlines, required documents, or test requirements; check the official website and admissions office before applying.

  4. What it costs

    Rice University does not publish a tuition fee in this information, so confirm the current cost with its admissions office. Living costs in Houston will depend on housing, food, transport, and personal spending, so plan for those separately from tuition.

  5. Coming from abroad

    The language of instruction is not published here, so confirm it on the official website before applying. If you are moving from abroad, check visa steps, programme-specific entry requirements, and whether your chosen school has any additional international admissions documents.

  6. How it compares

    Among the 2,515 universities in the United States, Rice University sits in the group of institutions with a broad research-university structure and eight academic schools. That makes it more flexible than a single-discipline provider, while still giving applicants a clear set of subject areas to choose from.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them — always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.

Questions about Rice University

What type of university is Rice University?

Rice University is a public university in the United States.

Where is Rice University located?

Rice University is in Houston, Texas, United States.

What subject areas does Rice University cover?

Its constituent schools are architecture, business, continuing studies, engineering, humanities, music, natural sciences, and social sciences.

What is the university website?

http://www.rice.edu/

Overview

William Marsh Rice University, also known as Rice University, is a private research university in Houston, Texas, United States. Established in 1912, it spans 300 acres. The university consists of eight constituent schools in the fields of architecture, business, continuing studies, engineering, humanities, music, natural sciences, and social sciences.

Programs at Rice University

69 programs across 1 study levels.

Bachelor's Degree

Bachelor's Degree Arts, Design & Architecture

Architecture

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Arts, Design & Architecture

Art

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Arts, Design & Architecture

Art History

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Social Sciences & Psychology

Asian Studies

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Music & Performing Arts

Bassoon Performance

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Engineering

Bioengineering

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Business & Management

Business

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Music & Performing Arts

Cello Performance

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Music & Performing Arts

Clarinet Performance

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Arts, Design & Architecture

Classical Studies

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Music & Performing Arts

Composition

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Computer Science & IT

Computer Science

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Languages & Linguistics

Creative Writing

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Computer Science & IT

Data Science

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Engineering

Engineering Design

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Languages & Linguistics

English

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Business & Management

Entrepreneurship

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Agriculture & Environment

Environmental Studies

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Social Sciences & Psychology

European Studies

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Music & Performing Arts

Flute Performance

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Languages & Linguistics

French Studies

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Languages & Linguistics

German Studies

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Music & Performing Arts

Harp Performance

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Social Sciences & Psychology

History

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Music & Performing Arts

Horn Performance

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Social Sciences & Psychology

Jewish Studies

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Media & Communication

Media Studies

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Medicine & Health Sciences

Medical Humanities

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Music & Performing Arts

Music

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Music & Performing Arts

Music History

Rice University

⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Music & Performing Arts

Music Theory

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Music & Performing Arts

Oboe Performance

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Music & Performing Arts

Orchestral Conducting

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Music & Performing Arts

Organ Performance

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Social Sciences & Psychology

Philosophy

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Music & Performing Arts

Piano Performance

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Social Sciences & Psychology

Religion

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Science

Statistics

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Music & Performing Arts

Theatre

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Music & Performing Arts

Trombone Performance

Rice University

⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Music & Performing Arts

Trumpet Performance

Rice University

⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Music & Performing Arts

Tuba Performance

Rice University

⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time

Tuition fees & costs

Indicative annual tuition

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Indicative living cost

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Fees vary by programme and are indicative. Confirm exact fees with the university before applying.

Admission requirements

How to apply

  1. 1Check the entry requirements and intake dates for your chosen programme on the official university website.
  2. 2Confirm you meet the academic requirements (high-school certificate, bachelor’s degree or equivalent) for the programme.
  3. 3Apply directly through the university admission portal, or via its official application platform.
  4. 4Submit your transcripts and English-proficiency scores (IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo English Test) and pay the application fee.
  5. 5On receiving your offer letter, accept it and begin your student-visa process for United States.

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Last updated 29 Aug 2026. Information is provided for guidance — verify with official sources before applying.

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