Rice University, Texas, Houston - Courses & Fees

Houston, TexasUniversity Private (Not for Profit) College

The department offers a broad range of introductory and advanced courses that lead to undergraduate degrees in Biochemistry and Cell Biology (BA, BS), Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (BA, BS), and Biological Sciences (BA).
In addition, a Minor in Biochemistry and Cell Biology and a Minor in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology are offered. The BA degrees offer a rigorous biological curriculum suitable for many career paths while allowing the flexibility for extended academic exploration other areas.
The BS degrees offer greater depth in upper-level coursework and are often chosen by students who will pursue advanced degrees in the future. Most BioSciences students, regardless of major, participate in undergraduate research, availing themselves of the numerous research opportunities at Rice and in the Houston community.

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

90 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

7 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

1480 / 1600

Avg. Score in

SAT

34 / 36

Avg. Score in

ACT

3.0 / 4

Minimum gpa

GPA

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