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BS Artificial Intelligence at Rice University

Rice University, United States

Programme overview

BS Artificial Intelligence is a undergraduate degree programme at Rice University in Artificial Intelligence (George R. Brown School of Engineering and Computing). Housed and overseen by the Department of Computer Science , the Artificial Intelligence major focuses on creating systems capable of performing tasks that typically require human intelligence. These tasks include learning, reasoning, problem-solving, perception, and multi-modal understanding. The degree totals 67-69 credit hours.

Faculty: George R. Brown School of Engineering and Computing  |  Department: Artificial Intelligence  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Houston, TX, United States

What you will study

A minimum of 20-21 courses (67-69 credit hours), depending on course selection, to satisfy major requirements. A minimum of 120 credit hours to satisfy degree requirements. A minimum of 10 courses (33 credit hours) taken at the 300-level or above. A maximum of 5 courses (20 credit hours) from study abroad or transfer credit after matriculation at Rice may be applied towards specific major requirements. For additional departmental guidelines regarding transfer credit, see the Policies tab.

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Entry requirements

Admission is to the university through Rice undergraduate admissions; no separate admission requirements are published for this major.

USD 71,140 a year (2026-27). Standard undergraduate tuition for students entering 2024 or later (students who entered before 2024 pay $65,280); one rate for all undergraduate majors and all students. Estimate; excludes student activity, recreation and health and wellness fees, room a Source

Entry term is Fall. Early Decision I and II and Regular Decision are offered.

Early Decision I closes November 1 with decisions by mid-December; Early Decision II and Regular Decision close January 4, Regular Decision decisions by April 1. The application fee is $75. SAT/ACT scores are optional (recommended, not required).

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