Say Howdy to Houston

A whole lotta history, culture, cuisine, science and industry packed into one place. We couldn’t be happier to call Houston home. As the nation’s fourth largest and most culturally diverse city, Houston delivers rich opportunities for Rice students — research, internships and outreach, as well as convenient off-campus excursions.

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We love calling Houston home

Explore Houston

CLOSE TO CAMPUS, WORLDS AWAY

From the Museum District to the Houston Zoo, from the Texas Medical Center to the vibrant art and foodie scene, there’s plenty to see and do beyond the Rice campus hedges.

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No. 1 Diverse City in the U.S.

#1 Diverse City in U.S.

No. 1 Most Diverse City in the U.S.

Whether you want to try a new food, visit a new art installation, or check out a culture festival, Houston has everything you could ever want and more. Better yet, Rice’s convenient location puts you right in the middle of this dynamic and vibrant city.

WalletHub, 2021

Easy Access: 2 Major Airports

Easy Access to Airports

Easy Access: 2 Major Airports

Take your pick from Bush Intercontinental Aiport or Hobby Airport. Between them, they help millions of passengers travel nonstop to more than 100 destinations.

10,000+ Restaurants across Houston

Restaurants in Houston

10,000+ Restaurants across Houston

What's for dinner? It's up to you. Houston restaurants serve food representing more than 70 countries and American regions.

Visit Houston

The Largest Medical Complex in the World

Med Center in Houston

The Largest Medical Complex in the World

The Texas Medical Center includes 21 hospitals, 13 support organizations, eight academic and research institutions, three public health organizations, and much, much more.

145 Different Languages are Spoken

145 Different Languages

145 Different Languages are Spoken

We're an international city, and that's reflected in the people who call Houston home. In any area of Houston, you may hear a dozen languages all at the same time.

4th Most Populous City in the U.S.

4th Most Populous City in the U.S.

4th Most Populous City in the U.S.

Only New York, Los Angeles and Chicago have us beat for numbers. But we have our own charm that shows bigger isn't always better.

City of Houston, 2018

OPPORTUNITIES ABOUND

At Rice, we connect our students with opportunities that help them take a step closer to where they want to be when they leave Rice. We're proud to show off some of our most recent examples.

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Chemistry of Art class partners with MFAH to give Rice students firsthand experience

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Rice University sport management majors intern at Super Bowl LI

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Rice Crew helps transform the bayou east of Downtown Houston

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