Required Materials
- Completed online application
- Three letters of recommendation
- Unofficial transcripts from all universities attended
- Statement of Purpose
- Resume
- English Proficiency Scores (international applicants).
English Language Proficiency Requirements (International applicants)
Applicants who are foreign nationals and those whose native language is not English must provide evidence of English proficiency. The English Language Proficiency Requirements for Rice University can be found here.
The following language proficiency tests are accepted by Rice graduate programs and will be used to assess English language proficiency. Please note the below scores are the minimum requirement, though some program requirements will be higher.
- The TOEFL IBT or IBT Home Edition. A minimum score of 90 is required
- IELTS Indicator. A minimum score of 7 is required.
- Duolingo. A minimum score of 115 is required.
Exemptions to English Proficiency Scores:
English Proficiency Scores are not required under the following conditions:
- If you completed your education in the United States and earned a degree, score submission is not mandatory.
- If you attended a university where English was the primary language of instruction, please provide an official university document verifying the instructional mode. Please upload this document to your application.
Transcripts
If you are offered admission, official transcripts from all undergraduate institutions you attended must be sent directly from the university. They can be submitted digitally via email to Lh29@rice.edu or mailed to the following address:
Lindsey Hodge
Rice University
6100 Main Street
203 Keck Hall MS 103
Houston, TX 77005