Bachelor Degree from Rice University – I-BE³

Rice University

Located in Houston, Texas, the fourth-largest city in the U.S. and the energy capital of the world, Rice is renowned for its excellence in energy transition, environmental sciences, and innovative research across disciplines

The I-BE³ students interested in getting the Rice University bachelor’s degree, will spend the Fall semester of their third year (Semester 5) studying on the Rice University Paris IV campus with courses co taught by Rice University, ESPCI and Chimie Paris professors. They will apply to transfer to Rice University by October 15, with an early December decision.

They will then transfer to Rice and study for 1.5 years on the Rice University Houston campus.

Rice University’s Paris campus is located in the heart of Paris, in the historic Marais district in the IVth arrondissement, and is home to short and long-term student programs, independent researchers, international conferences, and innovative intellectual activity. It serves as Rice University’s hub in Europe, facilitating exchange and collaboration with our international partners, furthering high-priority research collaborations, and providing a unique and inspiring space for undergraduate and graduate teaching and learning.

Rice University provides student housing in Paris, located about 30 minutes from the Rice Global Paris Center. Each residence consists of fully furnished, single-occupancy studios, ensuring comfort, privacy, and an ideal environment for study and daily life. Resident Associates (RAs) live on-site to offer guidance and support throughout the students’ stay.

Located on a 300-acre forested campus in Houston, Rice University offers an exceptional quality of life that combines academic rigor with a vibrant, welcoming community. The campus is known for its beautiful live oak trees, impressive architecture, pedestrian-friendly paths, and numerous green spaces and artwork that create a serene, park-like environment in the heart of a major U.S. city. Students live and learn within Rice’s unique residential college system, which fosters close-knit communities, strong student support, and a lively social atmosphere. The campus offers outstanding facilities, including modern laboratories, collaborative study spaces, museums, libraries, sports complexes, and cultural venues.

With Houston’s rich cultural scene, and world-class institutions just beyond the campus gates, students enjoy the perfect balance between a peaceful academic setting and the opportunities of a dynamic urban environment.