Rice University
Houston, United StatesTop 20 Global
University profile
About
Rice University is a private research university located in Houston, Texas. It is known for its relatively small size, strong programs in engineering, the natural sciences, architecture, music, and business, and a residential college system. Rice has a reputation for academic rigor alongside a comparatively low student-to-faculty ratio.
Why international students choose it
- International students may value Rice for its small, close-knit academic environment where teaching is in English in the United States
- Its location in Houston, a large and diverse city, offers connections to energy, medicine, and space industries
- The university emphasizes research and undergraduate access to faculty
- A residential college system and student support services can help international students settle in
