METS Energy Transition and Sustainability at Rice University

Programme overview

METS Energy Transition and Sustainability is a master's degree programme at Rice University in Energy Transition and Sustainability (Wiess School of Natural Sciences). The Master of Energy Transition and Sustainability (METS) degree program is a professional non-thesis master's degree designed in partnership with the George R. Brown School of Engineering and Computing and the Wiess School of Natural Sciences at Rice University. The degree totals 31 credit hours.

Faculty: Wiess School of Natural Sciences | Department: Energy Transition and Sustainability | Study mode: full-time | Location: Houston, TX, United States

What you will study

A minimum of 11 courses (minimum of 31 credit hours) to satisfy degree requirements. A minimum of 31 credit hours of graduate-level study (graduate semester credit hours, coursework at the 500-level or above). A minimum of 24 graduate semester credit hours must be taken at Rice University. A minimum of 24 graduate semester credit hours must be taken in standard or traditional courses (with a course type of lecture, seminar, laboratory, lecture/laboratory).

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Entry requirements

Admission to graduate study in Energy Transition and Sustainability is open to qualified students holding a bachelor’s degree in a related science or engineering program that included coursework in general chemistry, physics, and advanced math. Scores from the general Graduate Record Examination (GRE) must be submitted. Highly qualified candidates will demonstrate good critical thinking and communication skills, and strong quantitative abilities. Department faculty evaluate the previous academic record and credentials of each applicant individually and make admission decisions.

Fall 2027 entry; most doctoral programmes close December 1, 2026; professional master's programmes such as MCS, MDS, MME and MChE use rolling or later deadlines (May 1 international, July 1 domestic).

Master's application fee is $85. Mechanical Engineering MME and Chemical Engineering MChE close May 1 (international) and July 1 (domestic) for Fall; Computer Science MCS/MDS close between February 10, 2027 (scholarship consideration) and July 1, 2027.

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