The George R. Brown School of Engineering and Computing at Rice University in Houston, Texas, is a distinguished institution renowned for its comprehensive engineering education and groundbreaking research. It cultivates a collaborative environment where students and faculty blend theoretical knowledge with practical application through extensive research opportunities, hands-on design projects, and internships. Dating back to 1912 and recently renamed to include "and Computing," the school encompasses nine academic departments covering traditional and emerging fields. It is dedicated to preparing students for successful, impactful careers, leveraging its rigorous programs, focus on innovation, and strong connections within Houston's dynamic industries, all within a close-knit academic community.
View Brown School of EngineeringWilliam Marsh Rice University, commonly referred to as Rice University, is a private research university in Houston, Texas. It was founded in 1912 as the Rice Institute after the murder of its namesake William Marsh Rice. Rice is a research university with an undergraduate focus. It has a 6:1 student-faculty ratio. Rice has been a member of the Association of American Universities since 1985 and is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities Very high research activity". The university is organized into eight schools of academic study: Wiess School of Natural Sciences, George R. Brown School of Engineering, School of Social Sciences, School of Architecture, Shepherd School of Music, School of Humanities, Jesse H. Jones Graduate School of Business and Susanne M. Glasscock School of Continuing Studies. Rice competes in 14 NCAA Division I varsity sports and is a part of the American Athletic Conference. Its teams are the Rice Owls.