International Students
Source: https://cdo.business.rice.edu/channels/international-students/ Parent: https://business.rice.edu/current-students
Welcome to the International Student Community
Quick Links:
- Employers that Hired Rice MBA International Students
- View the H1B Salary Database here
- View the CPT Quick Overview document here
- International Students Campus Groups Page
- More details from our Registrar about CPT/OPT and how to navigate the process
If you missed The LinkedIn Guys’ workshop, you’re still able to watch the recording and review the slide deck. Go here and check out this powerful resource to help spruce up your LinkedIn profile and nail networking culture in the U.S.
Also, check out our latest conversation with Rice University’s Office of International Student Services to learn more about OPT and other frequently asked questions regarding work authorization.\ Note: Since this video was recorded the graduation date has changed to May 04, 2024, and the USCIS processing time is now 3-3.5 months.\
Quick Start Guide to Career Resources: International Edition
Check out our in-house guide tailored to help you navigate your MBA experience as an International Student.
B-Speak! Online English Coaching
Succeed at Rice Business and Beyond. Improve your English with B‑Speak! Rice-Business School Leaders have teamed up with B‑Speak! to ensure you get the English support you need to thrive in your graduate programs — and beyond!
Looking for more opportunities to improve your language skills? Rice University offers free English and Culture Classes through the OISS, as well as ESL courses through the Glasscock School of Continuing Studies.
H1B Sponsorship Report
MBA-Exchange.com examined the US Department of Labor Data looking for sponsors of business profiles, such as MBAs and other related Masters.
Read their annual report here to learn more.
Office of International Students and Scholars
Rice University’s Office of International Students and Scholars (OISS) mission is to enhance the experience of the international population (which includes all non-immigrant visa students, researchers, and faculty) through serving as the chief liaison office for: immigration advising, cultural adaptation, international compliance, networking / public connections, and academic support, with university departments, government agencies, and community advocates.
MyVisaJobs.com
MyVisaJobs.com is now the largest and most trusted employment website for foreign workers seeking opportunities in United States. They integrate quantitative modeling methods and information technology to help people make their decisions more efficiently and accurately, and then achieve their American dreams.
Podcast & Blogs
Reddy & Neumann, P.C. provide the following podcast and blogs as helpful resources for international students:
- Business Immigration Daily podcast
- Immigration Girl blog
- The Immigration Files blog
- Navigate Immigration blog
Featured Articles
From Idea to Action: How to Conduct an International Job Search
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News & Articles\ Published on March 10, 2026
In the previous article in this series Should You Expand Your Search Abroad, we explored how Rice MBAs can evaluate whether expanding your job search internationally makes strategic sense.
If you have identified one or two markets worth exploring, the …
By Tiffany Stott
Tiffany Stott Director, Career Education and Advising
Should You Expand Your Search Abroad? Five Strategic Factors to Consider
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News & Articles\ Published on March 10, 2026
In the first article in this series, Expanding the Map, we explored why pursuing opportunities outside the United States can be a strategic career move for many Rice MBAs.
Before expanding your job search internationally, it helps to step back …
By Tiffany Stott
Tiffany Stott Director, Career Education and Advising
Expanding the Map: Why a Global Job Search Can Be a Strategic Advantage
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News & Articles\ Published on March 10, 2026
Many international Rice MBA students begin their program with a clear goal: building a career in the United States. For many, that path unfolds successfully. For others, shifting immigration policies, sponsorship limitations, and changing market conditions can make the process …
By Tiffany Stott
Tiffany Stott Director, Career Education and Advising
MBA-Exchange
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Job searching can feel overwhelming and time-consuming. That is why we’ve partnered with MBA-Exchange to give you access to this powerful resource to help make the most of your time. Get started today by using your Rice email address to …
Kick Off Fall Recruiting at Early Networking Night
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News & Articles\ Published on June 3, 2025
August 28, 2025 | 4:00–6:00 PM | Rice Business at McNair Hall
We’re excited to welcome employers back to campus for our first recruiting event of the fall season—Early Networking Night! This open-format event is designed to spark meaningful, informal conversations …
By Troy Tabner
Troy Tabner Associate Director of Communications and Events
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