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    Master of Bioengineering (MBE) - Applied Bioengineering

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    Houston, USMBEIn-person18 months
    STEM-OPT
    $93,690.00
    Tuition
    over 18mo
    25%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    14
    Cohort
    students
    30
    Credits
    $85.00
    App fee

    Master of Bioengineering (MBE) - Applied Bioengineering at Rice University is a 30-credit, 18-month, in-person MBE program based in Houston, US. Tuition is $93,690 and the program is STEM-OPT eligible for international students.

    About the program

    Flexible non-thesis program covering advanced bioengineering topics in areas such as Biomaterials, Biofabrication & Mechanobiology, Biomedical Imaging & Instrumentation, Cellular, Molecular and Genome Engineering & Synthetic Biology, and Computational and Theoretical Bioengineering and Biophysics. Includes professional development electives and optional course-based or research-based specialization.

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    US News #10 Biomedical Engineering/Bioengineering
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Spring 2027
    Oct 15, 2026

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min at least 90 on the TOEFL iBT
    IELTS
    optional
    Min the minimum score is 7

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (up to 36 months for STEM)

    $18,000.00
    Annual living cost

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Master of Bioengineering (MBE) - Applied Bioengineering at Rice University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Bioengineering (MBE) - Applied Bioengineering at Rice University is $93,690 across 30 required credits.
    Is Master of Bioengineering (MBE) - Applied Bioengineering at Rice University online or in-person?
    Master of Bioengineering (MBE) - Applied Bioengineering at Rice University is offered in-person.
    How long does Master of Bioengineering (MBE) - Applied Bioengineering at Rice University take to complete?
    Master of Bioengineering (MBE) - Applied Bioengineering at Rice University is structured around 18 months and 30 credits.
    Is Master of Bioengineering (MBE) - Applied Bioengineering at Rice University STEM-OPT eligible?
    Yes - Master of Bioengineering (MBE) - Applied Bioengineering at Rice University is STEM-OPT designated, allowing international graduates to extend their post-completion OPT for up to 36 months total.
    How competitive is Master of Bioengineering (MBE) - Applied Bioengineering at Rice University?
    Master of Bioengineering (MBE) - Applied Bioengineering at Rice University reports an acceptance rate of approximately 25%.