Graduate Programs

Our graduate students immerse themselves in innovative research while developing a professional network on and off campus.

Graduate students in the George R. Brown School of Engineering and Computing at Rice University tackle fundamental problems through their research to take on challenges that can directly improve lives. Our graduate programs are designed to meet the needs of students wishing to advance their profession as well as those wishing to prepare for a career in academia, research or development.

Gulf Coast Undergraduate Research Symposium


CGURS provides undergraduate students the opportunity to present original research discoveries to scholars from around the world. Join us November 9-10, 2024 for a day of science, mentorship and networking. Applications are now open.

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Graduate Degree Programs

Graduate Degree Programs

Rice Engineering and Computing has 13 programs of study toward thesis-based PhD or master's degrees in each of its nine departments, all of which are ranked in the top 30 in the nation. We also offer 12 non-thesis Professional Master's Programs including two online for students wishing to expand their engineering knowledge.

Learn more about our graduate degree programs.

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Research & Faculty

With Rice University's small size comes access to working alongside our world-class faculty on life-changing research. The School of Engineering and Computing has 140 tenured and tenure-track faculty — among them 8 members of the National Academies of Engineering, Sciences and Medicine, a National Medal of Science honoree and a MacArthur Fellow.

Learn more about our research.

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Online Degree Programs

In a collaboration with our Engineering Professional Master's Programs and Rice Online Learning, we off three master’s degree programs that are available to complete 100% online.

Learn more about online degree programs.

Funding & Aid

Funding & Aid

Most qualified Ph.D. engineering applicants are strongly supported by competitive stipends through a range of fellowships, scholarships and assistantships. Students also may apply for fellowships in graduate training programs administered at Rice.

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Rice Engineering and Computing in Houston

Rice University sits in the heart of Houston, which is home to the energy industry, as well as the world's largest medical complex, and NASA's Johnson Space Center is just down the road. With that, Rice researchers have endless opportunities for collaboration and careers.

Learn more about why we're proud to call Houston home.