PhD in Computer Science

Rice University (United States) · 6100 Main St, Houston, TX 77005, United States

About University:

Rice University, formally William Marsh Rice University, is a private research university in Houston, Texas, United States. It sits on a 300-acre campus adjacent to the Houston Museum District and the Texas Medical Center.Rice University comprises eight schools of academic study, including School of Humanities, School of Social Sciences, Jesse H. Jones Graduate School of Business,George R. Brown School of Engineering, Wiess School of Natural Sciences, Susanne M. Glasscock School of Continuing Studies, Rice School of Architecture, and Shepherd School of Music.Opened in 1912 as the Rice Institute after the murder of its namesake William Marsh Rice, Rice has a 6:1 student-faculty ratio. It has been a member of the Association of American Universities since 1985 and is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity". Rice competes in 14 NCAA Division I varsity sports and is a part of the American Athletic Conference. Its teams are the Rice Owls.

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About University:

Rice University, formally William Marsh Rice University, is a private research university in Houston, Texas, United States. It sits on a 300-acre campus adjacent to the Houston Museum District and the Texas Medical Center.Rice University comprises eight schools of academic study, including School of Humanities, School of Social Sciences, Jesse H. Jones Graduate School of Business,George R. Brown School of Engineering, Wiess School of Natural Sciences, Susanne M. Glasscock School of Continuing Studies, Rice School of Architecture, and Shepherd School of Music.Opened in 1912 as the Rice Institute after the murder of its namesake William Marsh Rice, Rice has a 6:1 student-faculty ratio. It has been a member of the Association of American Universities since 1985 and is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity". Rice competes in 14 NCAA Division I varsity sports and is a part of the American Athletic Conference. Its teams are the Rice Owls.

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Program Details:

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Basic Info

Institute

George R. Brown School of Engineering

Degree

PhD

Duration

5-6 years

STEM Designated

Yes

Program

Computer Science

Expense

Living Expenses

USD 20000

Tuition Fee (Domestic)

USD 59800

Tuition Fee (International)

USD 59800

Eligibility

Minimum/ Avg Score

IELTS

7

TOEFL

90

Duolingo

115

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01 Jan, 2026

(August-2026)

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  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)

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    Pdf version - most current version is appreciated

  • Degree Certificate

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  • Degree Transcript

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    Electronic copies of transcripts are required from each college or university that you have attended

  • Letter of Recommendation (LOR)

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    At least three letters of recommendation are required. Letters of recommendation should be written by individuals, preferably professors or research advisors, who are familiar with your work in computer science or other scientific fields.

  • Statement of Purpose (SOP)

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    Pdf version

  • Test Score Report

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    1. TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo 2. GRE

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