- The Department of Physics and Astronomy offers undergraduate and graduate programs for a wide range of interests.
- The bachelor of arts degree with majors in physics or astronomy is suitable for students who wish to obtain a broad liberal arts education with a concentration in a physical science.
- The bachelor of science degree with majors in physics, astrophysics, or chemical physics provides preparation for employment or further study in physics, astrophysics, and related technical fields.
- The minor in physics provides a solid foundation in physics with additional advanced physics topics of the student's choosing.
Rice University, Texas, Houston - Courses & Fees
Houston, TexasUniversity Private (Not for Profit) College
Bachelor of Science [B.S] (Physics and Astronomy)
4 years
On Campus
English
₹48.3 L/Yr
$58,259 /Yr
Important Dates
| Event | End Date |
| Early Decision Application Deadline | Nov 1, 2022 |
| Regular Decision Application Deadline | Jan 4, 2023 |
Fees & Funding
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 |
| Tuition Fees | ₹4484349 | ₹4484349 | ₹4484349 | ₹4484349 |
| Health Insurance | ₹232838 | ₹232838 | ₹232838 | ₹232838 |
| Books and supply | ₹111902 | ₹111902 | ₹111902 | ₹111902 |
| Total Fees | ₹4829089 | ₹4829089 | ₹4829089 | ₹4829089 |
Living Costs
| Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
| Room | ₹804033 |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- Students must have an official secondary school transcript to get admission.
- Students are required to maintain at least a 3.0 overall GPA.
Language Requirments:
- Students whose official language is not English are required to submit IELTS or TOEFL scores.
- Students are required to submit an SAT or ACT score to be considered for admission.
International students who currently or will hold a degree from an institution where English is the primary language of instruction, do not need to submit a TOEFL or IELTS score report.
Scores Required
Required Document List
- Official transcripts
- IELTS/TOEFL scores
- Translated transcripts
- Financial Certification
VISA & Work Study
VISA
- Typically degree-seeking international students will come to study on an F-1 student visa and exchange students on a J-1 Exchange Visitor visa. To apply for an F-1 or J-1 visa, the student will need an I-20 or DS-2019 immigration documents, respectively. Occasionally international students may study other visa classifications, depending on their situation, so please check with an OISS advisor if students plan to stay on current visa classification.
- Please keep in mind that all international students regardless of visa type are required to attend the international orientation and to check in with OISS at the start of their program at Rice University.
- Once admitted, all new international students must complete their international student profile in the OISS Portal, regardless of their current or prospective immigration status.
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
| Name | Amount | International Students Eligible | Application Deadline |
| RD Sethna Scholarships | ₹1243350 | Yes | May 31, 2023 |
| Forktip Women’s- Innovation Scholarship | Variable | Yes | Aug 30, 2023 |
| Deutschland Stipendium Program | ₹361649.07 | Yes | N/A |
| Novus Biological Scholarship Program | ₹124335 | Yes | Jul 19, 2023 |
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