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Where Rice University stands
| Ranking | Edition | Position | Since last edition | Trust | What it measures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Financial Times Global MBA Ranking | 2026 | #38 | No prior edition | B | Prestige, Performance, People |
 Nature Index Research Leaders | 2026 | #172 | No prior edition | B | Research |
 CWUR World University Rankings (Global 2000 List) | 2026 | #195 | No prior edition | B | Research, Prestige, Talent |
 Academic Ranking of World Universities | 2026 | 101 to 150 | No prior edition | A | Research, Prestige |
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Around Rice University
01Research
Faculties, labs and teams
Baker CollegeUniversity
Fondren Library (Rice University)University, since 1949
Gulf Students Organization at Rice UniversityUniversity, since 2025
Liu Idea Lab for Innovation & EntrepreneurshipUniversity, since 2015
Lovett CollegeUniversity, since 1967
Rice Alliance for Technology and EntrepreneurshipUniversity, since 2000
02Community
Student and founder groups
American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics - Rice University Chapter (AIAA Rice)Community
Association of Rice AlumniCommunity, since 1919
Hispanic Association for Cultural Enrichment at Rice (HACER)Community, since 1972
Rice Robotics ClubCommunity, since 2013
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