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Rice Global
Our mission statement
Fostering innovative international collaborations to amplify the impact of Rice research, accelerate solutions to global challenges, and extend the global reach and reputation of Rice University. Delivering unique immersive teaching and learning experiences for Rice faculty and students.
Growing our global reach
Rice Global India
Rice University announces strategic expansion into India with Rice Global India. With its burgeoning economy, diverse talent pool and vibrant innovation ecosystem, India will play a pivotal role in Rice's global strategy.
Who we are
Rice Global drives Rice University's global strategy, fostering international research partnerships worldwide. With a focus on key research areas, we've established academic collaborations across continents, including our Paris Center, serving as a European hub.
What are you looking for?
Rice Global India
Rice Global is committed to supporting and amplifying faculty’s creative research.
Bring a Program to Paris
Information about conferences and courses at the Paris Center
2025 Rice Global Paris Student Summer Program
Information about the 2025 Student Summer Program at the Rice Global Paris Center
Current Programs at the Rice Global Paris Center
Take a look at our current programs at the Rice Global Paris Center.
Rice in the World
Rice University's partnerships and research span the globe. Discover the departments, centers, and institutes driving path-breaking research around the world.
Upcoming events
See all events7 April
The James A. Baker III Policy Leadership Program - The Brain Economy: Empowering Minds, Transforming Economies
All day event | 5 rue Sainte-Croix de la Bretonnerie, 75004 Paris
The James A. Baker III Policy Leadership Program offers a premier opportunity for rising and established professionals to hone their abilities in crafting and advancing impactful policy solutions. Program participants leverage the Baker Institute’s renowned nonpartisan expertise to address today’s most pressing challenges.
8 April
The James A. Baker III Policy Leadership Program - The Brain Economy: Empowering Minds, Transforming Economies
All day event | 5 rue Sainte-Croix de la Bretonnerie, 75004 Paris
The James A. Baker III Policy Leadership Program offers a premier opportunity for rising and established professionals to hone their abilities in crafting and advancing impactful policy solutions. Program participants leverage the Baker Institute’s renowned nonpartisan expertise to address today’s most pressing challenges.
9 April
The James A. Baker III Policy Leadership Program - The Brain Economy: Empowering Minds, Transforming Economies
All day event | 5 rue Sainte-Croix de la Bretonnerie, 75004 Paris
The James A. Baker III Policy Leadership Program offers a premier opportunity for rising and established professionals to hone their abilities in crafting and advancing impactful policy solutions. Program participants leverage the Baker Institute’s renowned nonpartisan expertise to address today’s most pressing challenges.
Latest news
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Mar. 12, 2025
Rice partners with Texas House during SXSW
Rice served as the educational partner for the inaugural Texas House during the annual South by Southwest conference in Austin.
Mar. 07, 2025
Rice announces new initiatives to expand impact of Rice Global India
These new programs are designed to foster research and educational partnerships with Indian institutions, amplifying the impact of the university’s research while creating immersive teaching and learning experiences.
Feb. 28, 2025
Rice supporting World Engineering Day as official partner
Rice is an official partner for UNESCO World Engineering Day for Sustainable Development , which will be held at UNESCO’s Paris headquarters March 4.
Feb. 12, 2025
Rice Master of Global Affairs students take on international policy negotiation in Paris
In their final semester, a group of Master of Global Affairs students applied their academic knowledge in a real-world setting, spending a week in Paris.
Jan. 15, 2025
Engineers develop breakthrough method for aluminum surfaces, enabling advancements in cooling, self-cleaning and anti-icing technologies
An international team of engineers has developed an innovative, scalable method for creating topography-patterned aluminum surfaces, enhancing liquid transport properties critical for applications in electronics cooling, self-cleaning technologies and anti-icing systems.
Mar. 07, 2025
Rice announces new initiatives to expand impact of Rice Global India
These new programs are designed to foster research and educational partnerships with Indian institutions, amplifying the impact of the university’s research while creating immersive teaching and learning experiences.
Feb. 28, 2025
Rice supporting World Engineering Day as official partner
Rice is an official partner for UNESCO World Engineering Day for Sustainable Development , which will be held at UNESCO’s Paris headquarters March 4.
Rice unveils new strategic plan
Momentous: Personalized Scale for Global Impact
The 10-year road map aims to establish university as global leader in teaching and research.
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