Missouri University of Science and Technology
#801
QS Rank
80%
Acceptance rate
13.6%
Intl. students
$33,248
Tuition/yr
7,500
Enrollment
21.8:1
Student:Faculty
About Missouri University of Science and Technology
Public research university in Rolla, Missouri. Elite engineering and STEM programs.
Missouri University of Science and Technology (Missouri S&T) is a public research university located in Rolla, Missouri, founded in 1870 as one of the first technological schools west of the Mississippi River. It is part of the University of Missouri System and enrolls approximately 7,150 students across undergraduate and graduate programs.
Missouri S&T is strongest in engineering, applied sciences, and technology, offering over 97 degree options. It ranks No. 42 among public engineering schools in the US (US News 2026) and is the top public engineering school in Missouri. Its engineering and computer science programs are particularly well-regarded for producing graduates with strong employment outcomes, the Wall Street Journal placed it in the top 10 universities nationally for salary impact.
The campus is located in Rolla, a small city in central Missouri, roughly two hours from St. Louis. The university has approximately 974 international students, representing about 14% of total enrollment. Class sizes are manageable and the campus environment is oriented around technical disciplines and hands-on learning.
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Campus & Location
MO
Suburban
Optional Practical Training (OPT)
All graduates qualify for 12-month OPT. STEM-designated programs (CS, Engineering, Data Science, Mathematics, Sciences) qualify for 24-month STEM OPT extension — 36 months total work authorisation.
For Nepali students
- Missouri S&T's engineering, computer science, and applied sciences programs align directly with the fields most Nepali students pursue in the US, and the university's strong industry connections support OPT and STEM OPT extensions of up to 3 years post-graduation, giving graduates meaningful time to secure US work authorization.
- International undergraduate students on F-1 visas are automatically considered for a merit-based scholarship of $15,000 per year (renewable for up to 4 years with a 3.0 GPA), which significantly reduces the effective cost against the $33,248 annual out-of-state tuition.
- Compared to higher-ranked STEM universities on the coasts, Missouri S&T offers a substantially lower cost of living in Rolla, and the total annual cost of attendance for international students is estimated in the $37,000–$45,000 range before scholarship offsets, making it a cost-competitive option for Nepali families.
- The university has an established international student community (nearly 1,000 international students) with dedicated support services through its International Student and Scholar Services office, which helps with visa, employment authorisation, and adjustment to US academic life.
Admission requirements — Nepali equivalents
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