Thank you for your interest in graduate study at Rice University in Houston, Texas!

Since Rice opened in 1912, the university has recognized the importance of graduate study and research as a principal means of advancing knowledge. Since that time, graduate study has expanded to encompass the schools of architecture, business, continuing studies, engineering, humanities, music, natural sciences, and social sciences, as well as interdepartmental programs.

Graduate programs lead to either research or non-thesis degrees or a transcripted graduate certificate. Research programs require the completion of a publishable thesis that represents an original and significant contribution to the particular field of study. Research degrees include the doctor of philosophy (PhD), master of arts (MA), and master of science (MS).

Non-thesis programs provide advanced coursework in several disciplines but do not generally include independent research.

Please take some time to further explore our graduate programs here.