MHCIHF Human-Computer Interaction and Human Factors at Rice University

Programme overview

MHCIHF Human-Computer Interaction and Human Factors is a master's degree programme at Rice University in Human-Computer Interaction and Human Factors (School of Social Sciences). The Department of Psychological Sciences offers the Master of Human-Computer Interaction and Human Factors (MHCIHF) degree, which examines the scientific consideration of people in the design of products, services, and systems. The degree totals 36-37 credit hours.

Faculty: School of Social Sciences | Department: Human-Computer Interaction and Human Factors | Study mode: full-time | Location: Houston, TX, United States

What you will study

A minimum of 14 courses (36-37 credit hours, depending on course selection) to satisfy degree requirements. A minimum of 36 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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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission to graduate study in Human-Computer Interaction and Human Factors is open to qualified students holding a BS or a BA degree in a quantitative field from an accredited institution. The MHCIHF degree governing committee will evaluate the previous academic record and credentials of each applicant individually, and will make all admissions decisions.

USD 37,500 a year (2026-27). MHCIHF tuition (semester rate x2); estimate, excludes fees and health insurance. Source

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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