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New York University

New York City·university
Popular with NepalisScholarship available

#38

QS Rank

8%

Acceptance rate

$54,000

Tuition/yr

89,468

Enrollment

About New York University

New York University is a leading research institution with particular strength in business (Stern), engineering, law, and arts. Located in New York City, NYU provides unparalleled urban learning opportunities with access to Wall Street, media, technology, and cultural institutions. The university combines rigorous academics with practical, real-world education in a global city. NYU's location provides exceptional internship opportunities across diverse industries. The university maintains strong partnerships with leading companies and organizations. NYU graduates enter positions in finance, business, media, technology, law, and creative fields.

World University Rankings

QS World University Rankings (2026)#38
Times Higher Education (THE) (2025)#39
ARWU / Shanghai Rankings (2024)#31
US News Best Global Universities (2025)#35

Campus & Location

Province

NY

Campus setting

Urban

Cost of living: Housing: USD 1,800–3,200/mo | Food: USD 500–800/mo | Most expensive US city. Unparalleled job market and the largest Nepali diaspora in the USA.

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(4)

Master of Science — Cybersecurity

Tandon School of Engineering

Computer Science & IT
Master's~$38k/yr2 yrIELTS 7+GPA 3+fall, springPGWP

Master of Science — Data Science

Center for Data Science

Data Science & Analytics
Master's~$44k/yr2 yrIELTS 7+GPA 3.3+fall, springPGWP

Stern MBA

Stern School of Business

Business & Management
MBA~$74k/yr2 yrIELTS 7.5+fall

Master of Science — Computer Science

Courant Institute

Computer Science & IT
Master's~$36k/yr2 yrIELTS 7+GPA 3.3+fall, springPGWP

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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.nyu.edu. Information may change — verify with New York University’s official website before applying.