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Rice University, Master, Computer Science

 United States

 

Study mode Start date Duration Fee international Fee study period Year of study
Study modeFull-time Start date Jan, Aug Durationyears: 0 Fee international$44900 Fee study periodAcademic year Year of study2017
The Master's of Computer Science (MCS) degree is a terminal, professional degree intended for students who plan to pursue a technical career in the computer industry. Past graduates of the MCS program occupy positions at many top technology companies, including Google, Facebook, Microsoft, Amazon, Oracle, Cisco, and IBM. Students in the MCS program join a lively and invigorating community of scholars in the largest academic department at Rice University.

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Location

Houston has two airports: William P. Hobby (HOU), 11 miles to the south of campus and George Bush Intercontinental (IAH), 24 miles to the north. Intercontinental is a hub of global travel. Hobby is a hub for regional, domestic travel. Together they offer 1,000 flights a day in and out of Houston.


Most major rental car companies have locations at both airports. SuperShuttle and taxis provide ground transportation services from both airports.


The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County, (METRO) provides bus and rail service from destinations around Houston. There is a METRORail stop across the street from the main entrance of the Rice campus. The rail line travels up and down Main Street, serving downtown, the Texas Medical Center and Reliant Park.