Pennsylvania State University campus
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Pennsylvania State University

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Scholarship available

#201

QS Rank

$40,000

Tuition/yr

99,175

Enrollment

12:1

Student:Faculty

About Pennsylvania State University

The Pennsylvania State University is a public state-related land-grant research university with campuses and facilities throughout Pennsylvania, United States. Founded in 1855 as the Farmers' High School of Pennsylvania, Penn State was named the state's first land-grant university eight years later, in 1863. Its primary campus, known as Penn State University Park, is located in State College and College Township in Centre County.

World University Rankings

QS World University Rankings (2026)#201
Times Higher Education (THE) (2025)#134
ARWU / Shanghai Rankings (2024)#75
US News Best Global Universities (2025)#75

Campus & Location

Province

PA

Campus setting

Suburban

Cost of living: Housing: USD 750–1,200/mo | Food: USD 320–510/mo | College town; very affordable. Penn State has over 10,000 international students.

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.psu.edu. Information may change — verify with Pennsylvania State University’s official website before applying.