Master of Data Science
at Rice University, Houston

4.7 /5

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Master of Data Science
at
Rice University
Overview

George R.Brown School of Engineering at Rice University offers Master of Data Science. The 18 months Degree course has primary stream as IT & Software. The Rice University tuition fees for international students is USD 50100.0. The Degree course offered by the at Rice University requires IELTS, TOEFL, and Duolingo. Graduation cutoff for admission is CGPA - 3.0/4.

Duration	1.5 - 2 years
Course Level	PG Degree
Mode of Course	Full Time
International Students Admission Website	Go to Website
Tuition & Fees	₹43.40 Lakh View full breakup
Type of University	Private
Official Career Service Website	Go to Website

Master of Data Science
at
Rice University
Fees

1st year tuition fees

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Tuition & fees	INR 43,39,662

Other expenses in 1st Year

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Hostel & Meals	INR 10,46,370
Insurance	INR 2,43,316
Books	INR 1,16,937
Total approximate fees	INR 14,06,623

Calculated at the exchange rate of 1 USD = INR 86.62 | Tuition & expenses were last updated on 13ᵗʰ December 2024

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Master of Data Science
at
Rice University
Entry Requirements

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No specific cutoff mentioned

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CGPA - 3/4
Applicants will need a 3.0 GPA (Grade Point Average) in the scale of 4.0 or equivalent

Most applicants have backgrounds in computer science or math, the graduate admissions committee encourages highly motivated students with undergraduate degrees in related disciplines
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TOEFL

Marks - 90/120
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IELTS

Marks - 7/9
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Duolingo

Marks - 115/160
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The GRE test will be recommended for all applicants, but not required

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Master of Data Science
at
Rice University
Application Process

Step one

Prepare documents for application

SOP

Submit Statement of Purpose in pdf version

LOR

At least three letters of recommendation are required

Submit CV in pdf version - the most current version is appreciated

Step two

Additional documents required

Official Transcripts
Proof of ELP
Copy of passport
Financial Statement
Submit GRE (Optional)

Step three

Start your online application

https://gradadmissions.rice.edu/apply/?sr=93f165a6-9bd1-41d9-998b-3ae817f38f06

Step four

Application fees for this course

USD 85 = INR 7.36 Thousand

Mode of payment: Credit card, Debit card, Wire money transfer

Students can pay their fees in four equal installments
If students choosing to pay tuition and fees in monthly installments should enroll in a Deferred Payment Plan
This payment arrangement is available for a non-refundable fee of $75 per term

Step five

Application deadline

Fall (Sept): 30th Jan

*The dates specified are tentative dates as per the previous year records. Our expert counselors can help with exact deadline date. Connect with the expert now!

Master of Data Science
at
Rice University
Rankings

Course Ranking

University Ranking

Rank	Rank Publisher
#10	Biomedical Engineering PG US News & World Report, 2024
#82	Engineering THE (Times Higher Education), 2024
#116	Physics and Astronomy QS, 2024

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Master of Data Science
at
Rice University
Placements

Particulars	Statistics (2022)
Internship Available	Yes, Students may seek an external internship during the summer (in which case the program would cover the fall, spring, and fall semesters

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Rice University
Students Ratings & Reviews

4.7/5

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Vibe of Campus

Academically oriented
Multi-dimensional
Friendly
Liberal

Student Views

100% students never faced discrimination in this university

Internships4.5

Part time work5

Post study jobs5

Quality of faculty5

Student Life5

Value for money5

Public transportation4

Safety4

Indian Food5

Permanent Immigration4.5

Emil Mathew Binny Verified Icon

Full-Time MBA in Finance - Batch of 2024

Offered by Rice University

4.4

Come to Houston, be a Texan. Excellent alumni network.

Tips: I have become a better well-rounded person and could hone my leadership skills. I do not have any scholarships here but I had received offers with scholarships in other universities. I am working as an RA for the dean. I am very happy with the university, course and country.

Likes (Post study jobs): The college has great connections and an excellent alumni network. People usually go into investment banking and consulting jobs. Also, a lot of people go to work in teach industry. Most of the students stay back in Houston, though some of them migrate to the East Cost West cost.

Dislikes (Public transportation): Houston is a very spread out city and it is not developed as a city which favors public transportation. The city expects people to have cars since it is the world's oil and gas capital. And of course, this is Texas, the biggest state in the US. There is a train (metro) which runs close to the college which a lot of students use for commuting.

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Sumukh Bharadwaj Verified Icon

Master of Computer Science - Batch of 2023

Offered by Rice University

A growing and refreshing experience.

Tips: It took me a lot of time to adapt to the learning curve here. The way we solve and think is different from India. I am satisfied and happy with the university and the course, I feel I got the money spent was worth it because of the network I built and learning from my peers and overall experience.

Likes (Part time work): I mostly spend studying at the library and working part-time. As the campus is very diverse you get to participate in various events related to their countries, like Latin festivals. I was a part of the Growing club and graduation games club which helped me pass the time and stay fit. I got to meet different kinds of people through this.

Dislikes (Quality of faculty): The faculty are very approachable and would be willing to help and provide additional resources if interested. I have experienced various kinds of teaching methodologies, some involved in class activity, group problem solving and many more. I feel the faculty come from different parts of the world so it is pretty diverse like the student ratio.

Reviewed on 6 Jan 2024Read more

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Master of Data Science
at
Rice University
Highlights

Rice University's Master of Data Science program is a professional, non-thesis degree designed to support the needs of interdisciplinary professionals
Data science has quickly become a critical enabling capability in many different fields—science, healthcare, energy, manufacturing, and many others
The availability of data has already changed many disciplines in fundamental ways and soon virtually all disciplines will require a new type of scientist: a “data scientist” who is not just a statistician, or a computer scientist, or a mathematician, but is well-versed in all of these fields, and how they apply to the study of data
The program offers students online or on-campus options with a curriculum that delivers the skills needed to collect, evaluate, interpret and communicate data. Students must apply to either the online or on-campus program and will be explicitly admitted to one program or the other
Enhance your skill set by selecting one nine credit specialization. Program participants can choose from business analytics and machine learning. An image processing specialization is also offered for on-campus MDS students. Specializations are typically three full-semester courses, or six half-semester courses