Rice University ／ ライス大学
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| Number of students | TBC |
| Eligibility | Students enrolled in an undergraduate program |
| Period of study | August - May |
| Location | 6100 Main, Houston, Texas 77005-1827, U.S.A. |
| University profile | Rice University is a private university located in Houston, Texas. Established in 1912, Rice is a top research institution and is dedicated to the "advancement of letters, science, and art." With an undergraduate population of about 3,900 students and a small student-to-faculty ratio, students are able to have more personal interactions with professors. In 2018, the U.S. News & World Report ranked Rice 14th(tie) among national universities. Rice University is well known for its applied science program, and a strong emphasis is placed on arts and sciences. Additionally, it is adjacent to the Texas Medical Center, the largest medical center in the world, and the campus encompasses nearly 300 acres. Houston is a growing city and is ranked the fourth most populous city in the United States. Houston is also considered a global city, with very diverse residents from various ethnic and religious backgrounds. |
| Undergraduate programs open to exchange students |
Provided that pre-requisites for courses are met, all undergraduate courses in the Schools of Engineering, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences, Humanities, and Business are open to exchange students. Enrollment in desired courses cannot be guaranteed and will always be subject to availability in terms of course capacity and scheduling restraints. Course information and schedules: http://registrar.rice.edu/ http://courses.rice.edu/admweb/swkscat.main?p_action=cata |
| Undergraduate programs NOT open to exchange students | Music, Architecture |
| Graduate programs open to exchange students | N/A |
| Graduate programs NOT open to exchange students | N/A |
| Minimum GPA (UG) | 3.0 |
| Minimum GPA (G) | N/A |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Minimum language proficiency (UG) | TOEFL iBT 100 or IELTS 7.0 |
| Minimum language proficiency (G) | N/A |
| Academic calendar | FALL SEMESTER: Orientation: Mid-August Classes begin: LateAugust Semester ends: Mid-December SPRING SEMESTER: Orientation: Early January Classes begin: Mid-January Semester ends: Early May https://registrar.rice.edu/calendars |
| Important university website for exchange students | https://abroad.rice.edu/prospective-students |
| Scholarship information | N/A |
| Dormitory information | https://dou.rice.edu/residential-colleges |
| 塾生コメント |
▪学部生が少なく教員と学生の比が小さく、密な授業が行われることが最大の利点かと思う。 |
