PhD Programs
The George R. Brown School of 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.
- Applied Physics*
- Bioengineering
- Bioengineering PhD/MD (w/ Baylor College of Medicine)
- Civil Engineering
- Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
- Computer Science
- Computational and Applied Mathematics
- Electrical and Computer Engineering
- Energy Transition and Sustainability
- Environmental Engineering
- Materials Science and NanoEngineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Systems, Synthetic and Physical Biology*
- Statistics
* Interdisciplinary Program
On-Campus Master's Programs
Specialize at Rice. Solve What's Next.
Rice offers 18 professional master’s degrees in engineering and computing. Specialize in AI, design new materials, build resilient cities and more, in non-thesis programs built around your career. You’ll learn from faculty you can reach and finish with experience from internships and projects. Request information or register to attend a virtual information session to learn more about our programs.
- Artificial Intelligence
- Bioengineering
- Civil and Environmental Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Computer Science
- Computational and Applied Mathematics
- Computational Science and Engineering*
- Data Science
- Digital Health
- Electrical and Computer Engineering
- Engineering Management and Leadership
- Energy Transition and Sustainability
- Industrial Engineering*
- Materials Science and NanoEngineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Statistics
* Interdisciplinary Program
Online Master's Programs
In a collaboration with our Engineering Master's Programs and Rice Online Learning, we are pleased to currently offer these three master’s degree programs that are available to complete 100% online:
Coordinated Degree Programs
The School of Engineering and Computing also offers diverse joint degree programs that provide an interdisciplinary curriculum that takes advantage of our small size and collaborative nature.
- Medical Scientist Training Program
- Master of Computational Science and Engineering Program
- Applied Physics Graduate Program
Graduate Admissions
All Rice Engineering and Computing graduate student admission is administered by the academic departments. Application deadlines and requirements vary. For more information, visit the website of the department to which you're interested in applying—or learn more by visiting this graduate admissions overview.