Language Requirements
Qualification Requirements
Unofficial transcripts of grades from all undergraduate and graduate schools attended
At least three letters of recommendation from teachers or advisers
TOEFL scores are required for any student requiring a visa or whose native language is not English. Test-takers should score at least 90 on the iBT (internet-based) TOEFL, at least 600 on the paper-based TOEFL or score 250 on the computer-based TOEFL. Only the best composite TOEFL score is accepted, myBest scores are not accepted. In lieu of the TOEFL the IELTS test will be accepted with a required score of 7 or greater. The ETS Reporting code for Rice University is 6609. Note: Waiver of the English language proficiency requirement is applicable to a candidate with proof of degree from a university whose official language of instruction is English (US universities and applicable international universities and/or countries). Applicants may upload unofficial scores. If an offer of admission is made and accepted the official scores will then be required.
A statement of purpose
GRE or other applicable test scores**
**For 2021, Rice is eliminating the Graduate Records Examination (GRE) standardized test requirement for its graduate programs.