UNC Greensboro
#1201-1400
QS Rank
69%
Acceptance rate
$24,704
Tuition/yr
18,000
Enrollment
About UNC Greensboro
Public research university in Greensboro, NC. Strong business, education, and STEM programs.
The University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG) is a public research university founded in 1891 and part of the University of North Carolina System. Classified as a research university with high research activity by the Carnegie Foundation, UNCG enrolled 18,012 students in Fall 2024, including 14,389 undergraduates across seven colleges and schools.
UNCG is particularly strong in nursing, education, and health sciences. The School of Nursing is one of the university's most prominent programs, with graduates posting strong NCLEX pass rates. The Joseph M. Bryan School of Business and Economics, the School of Education, and programs in kinesiology and human performance are also nationally recognized. US News has ranked UNCG among the Top 200 National Universities for over 35 consecutive years, placing it at #198 in its 2026 edition.
The campus sits in Greensboro, North Carolina's third-largest city, in the Piedmont Triad region. Greensboro offers a relatively affordable cost of living compared to major US metros, and is home to a growing healthcare and technology sector. The university hosts around 700 international students from over 90 countries.
World University Rankings
Campus & Location
NC
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
- UNCG's nursing, public health, and education programs are well-regarded and accessible to international applicants, giving Nepali students a pathway into fields with strong US job market demand. Graduates on F-1 visas are eligible for 12 months of Optional Practical Training (OPT), with STEM-designated programs qualifying for a 24-month extension.
- The university offers automatic merit-based scholarships of $3,000 to $6,000 per year for new international undergraduate students with a GPA of 3.5 or higher, renewable for a second year without a separate application, which can meaningfully offset the approximately $24,700 annual out-of-state tuition.
- Greensboro has a lower cost of living than coastal US university cities, and UNCG's 88% acceptance rate makes it a realistic target for Nepali students who meet the academic baseline, with a relatively straightforward international admissions process.
- UNCG hosts over 700 international students from more than 90 countries, providing a diverse campus environment, and its International Programs Center offers dedicated support services for newly arrived international students.
Admission requirements — Nepali equivalents
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