Rice University, Texas, Houston - Courses & Fees

Houston, Texas

University Private (Not for Profit) College

The department of Physics offers graduate programs for a wide range of interests. Research facilities and thesis supervision are available for Ph.D. students in:
- Astronomy and astrophysics
- Atomic molecular and optical physics
- Bio-physics
- Condensed matter physics
- Nuclear and particle physics
- Space plasma and solar physics.
To obtain a Ph.D. in the Physics and Astronomy Department at Rice, students complete certain course work, demonstrate their ability to engage in advanced research, and demonstrate their knowledge of the discipline.
Each student must complete at least eight approved graduate courses, an oral Ph.D. candidacy exam, write and defend a research proposal, and complete the teaching practicum. The degree is conferred upon successful public defense of a Ph.D. research thesis.

Important Dates

Event	End Date
Application Deadline	Dec 15, 2023

Head	Avg Cost Per Year
Room and Boarding	$14800

Academic Requirements

Applicant must have at least:
- A bachelor`s degree with at least a 3.0 GPA in the field of physics from Rice University, or equivalent.
- A master`s degree in the field of physics.
GMAT/GRE scores are also accepted

Language Requirments:

Students must be qualified in IELTS or TOEFL and PTE to get admission to this program.

90 / 120

Avg. Score in

7 / 9

Avg. Score in

3.0 / 4

Minimum gpa

GPA

Name	Amount	International Students Eligible	Application Deadline
YouAreWelcomeHere Scholarships	Variable	Yes	Aug 1, 2023
Comindware Scholarship	$4000	Yes	N/A
Go Clean Scholarship	$3500	Yes	N/A
Ellis R. Ott Scholarship for Applied Statistics and Quality Management	Variable	Yes	Apr 1, 2023