📖Introduction

Rice University is a prestigious private research university located in Houston, Texas. Founded in 1912, Rice is known for its strong academic programs, cutting-edge research, and close-knit campus community. The university offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs across various disciplines, including sciences, engineering, humanities, social sciences, and business. With a focus on personalized education and small class sizes, Rice provides students with ample opportunities for hands-on learning, research collaborations, and interdisciplinary studies. The university's distinguished faculty, state-of-the-art facilities, and beautiful campus create an environment that fosters intellectual curiosity, innovation, and personal growth. Rice University is committed to shaping future leaders, advancing knowledge through research, and making a positive impact in the world.

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📚About the Program

Bachelor’s in Applied Physics at Rice University

The Department of Physics and Astronomy offers undergraduate and graduate programs for a wide range of interests. The bachelor of arts degree with majors in physics or astronomy is suitable for students who wish to obtain a broad liberal arts education with a concentration in a physical science. The bachelor of science degree with majors in physics, astrophysics, or chemical physics provides preparation for employment or further study in physics, astrophysics, and related technical and quantitative fields. The department also offers minors in physics and in astronomy that provide students with a solid foundation in these fields and include additional advanced topics of their choosing while the students pursue a major in another field. Research facilities and thesis supervision are available for MS and PhD students in atomic, molecular, and optical physics; biophysics; condensed matter physics; galactic astronomy; high energy astrophysics, nuclear and particle physics; and space plasma physics. The department also administers the Master of Science Teaching (MST) degree program. Show less
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🏫About Rice University

Rice University is a prestigious private research university located in Houston, Texas. Established in 1912, Rice has a rich history of academic excellence, innovation, and a commitment to societal impact. The university offers a diverse range of undergraduate and graduate programs across various disciplines, including natural sciences, engineering, humanities, social sciences, and business. With a focus on fostering intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, and creative problem-solving, Rice provides students with a transformative educational experience. The university's renowned faculty, state-of-the-art facilities, and collaborative research opportunities create a dynamic learning environment where students can thrive. Rice University is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of knowledge through groundbreaking research, interdisciplinary collaboration, and a global perspective. By cultivating leadership skills, fostering a culture of inclusivity, and promoting civic engagement, Rice prepares graduates to be ethical leaders and agents of positive change in their fields and communities.

🏠 Accommodation

You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:
  • Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
  • Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it
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💰 Fees

Application Fee:

568 RMB

Tuition fee:

54,100 USD per year

216,400 USD in total

Insurance is 2,809 USD.

❓✅❌ Entry Requirements

You are not eligible to apply to this program because:

The minimum age is 18.

English fluency is required.
You need to be either:
- A native English speaker
- Studied a degree in English before
- Can demonstrate a high level of English
- Having an English certificate such as IELTS level 6 or TOEFL 95 and above is an advantage.

Minimum education level: High School.

The program is competitive, you need to have a high grades of Average A, 70%, or a high GPA.

All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.

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📬 Admissions Process

3 Steps to Apply to a University

Application step 1

Application step 2

Application step 3

Please choose the programs here , "You are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of getting accepted.

Required Documents:

  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Bank Statement
  • English Language Certificate
  • Your Highest Academic Transcript (in English)
  • Your Graduation Certificate (in English)
  • Your Passport Copy

Preparing documents:

You can start your application now and send the application documents during your application. Some documents you can send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info about preparing application documents is here

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Application process:

Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information is available here.

The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application fee and upload the application documents.

Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your application within 2-3 days and proceed to the university or ask you for further clarification

After it has been processed to the university you will receive your unique application ID from each university.

The university may contact you directly for further questions.

We will then follow up each week with the university for updates. As soon as there is any update we will let you know. If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change address at any time please let us know.

After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions letter electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable deposit to the university.

Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the admissions letter and visa form to your home country.

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Here is some more information about the enrollment process after you have been accepted.

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