Florida State University campus
Tallahassee, United States
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Florida State University

Tallahassee·university

#501

QS Rank

25%

Acceptance rate

42,000

Enrollment

About Florida State University

Major public research university in Tallahassee, FL. Top engineering, business, and liberal arts programs.

World University Rankings

QS World University Rankings (2026)#501
Times Higher Education (THE) (2025)#401
ARWU / Shanghai Rankings (2024)#301
US News Best Global Universities (2025)#56

Campus & Location

Province

FL

Campus setting

Suburban

Cost of living: Housing: USD 950–1,600/mo. Food: USD 360–560/mo. FL state capital; college town, affordable. FSU has strong research and business programs.

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.

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.

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Data last verified: 2026-04-29 · Source: https://www.fsu.edu. Information may change — verify with Florida State University’s official website before applying.