Drexel University campus
Philadelphia, United States
Photo: Wikipedia (CC-BY-SA)

Drexel University

Philadelphia·university
Visit website

#801

QS Rank

$48,000

Tuition/yr

33,064

Enrollment

About Drexel University

Drexel University is a private research university with its main campus in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Drexel's undergraduate school was founded in 1891 by Anthony J. Drexel, a financier and philanthropist.

World University Rankings

QS World University Rankings (2026)#801
Times Higher Education (THE) (2025)#601
US News Best Global Universities (2025)#111

Campus & Location

Province

PA

Campus setting

Urban

Cost of living: Housing: USD 1,200–2,000/mo | Food: USD 400–620/mo | Affordable East Coast city with strong pharma, healthcare, and finance sectors.

Optional Practical Training (OPT)

All graduates from CRICOS-registered programs qualify for 12-month Optional Practical Training (OPT). STEM-designated programs (CS, Engineering, Data Science, Mathematics, Sciences) qualify for a 24-month STEM OPT extension — 36 months total of US work authorisation.

Programs(2)

LeBow MBA

LeBow College of Business

Business & Management
MBA~$44k/yr2 yrIELTS 7+fall, spring

Master of Science — Computer Science

College of Computing & Informatics

Computer Science & IT
Master's~$34k/yr2 yrIELTS 6.5+GPA 3+fall, springCo-opPGWP

Data last verified from official sources · Disclaimer

Admission requirements — Nepali equivalents

A rough translation of the published minimums for Nepali applicants:

GPA 3.060%+ in NEB +2, B+ average in Cambridge A-levels, or Second Division in a TU bachelor's degree.
GPA 3.370%+ in NEB +2 or First Division in a TU bachelor's degree.
GPA 3.675%+ in NEB +2 or First Division with Distinction in a TU bachelor's degree.
IELTS 6.5The most common graduate minimum — achievable with 2–3 months of focused preparation. IELTS 7.0+ needed for the most competitive programs.

Use our GPA converter to translate your exact score to the 4.0 scale.

Does my profile match Drexel University?

Enter your GPA and IELTS score for an instant admission likelihood check.

Uses published minimum requirements. Final decisions are always at the university's discretion. Use our GPA converter to get your score on the 4.0 scale.

Guides for studying in United States

View all

Nurse Salary Abroad 2026 — USA vs Australia vs Germany vs UK vs Norway

19 May 2026

NCLEX-RN for Nepali Nurses — The 2026 Complete Guide

19 May 2026

Top Countries to Study BSc Nursing Abroad for Nepali Students 2026

19 May 2026

Similar universities in United States

University of Minnesota

Minneapolis · university

Scholarship

Santa Fe College

Gainesville · community_college

University of Southern California

Los Angeles · university

Scholarship

University of Maryland

College Park · university

Scholarship
View all United States universities

Want us to verify Drexel University’s current requirements?

Our counselors can confirm the latest deadlines, tuition, and requirements directly with the admissions office — free, no signup required.

Book free counselingFind my shortlist
Data last verified: 2026-04-29 · Source: https://drexel.edu. Information may change — verify with Drexel University’s official website before applying.