University of Alabama campus
Tuscaloosa, United States
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University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa·university

#801

QS Rank

80%

Acceptance rate

48,560

Enrollment

About University of Alabama

The University of Alabama is a flagship public research university with strength across engineering, business, and liberal arts. Located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, the university combines academic excellence with a vibrant campus community. Alabama emphasizes research opportunities and maintains strong partnerships with industry leaders. The university offers modern facilities and excellent support services for student success. Alabama's growing engineering and computer science programs attract top students, and the university maintains strong connections with technology and manufacturing companies.

World University Rankings

QS World University Rankings (2026)#801
Times Higher Education (THE) (2025)#801
US News Best Global Universities (2025)#148

Campus & Location

Province

AL

Campus setting

Suburban

Cost of living: Housing: USD 750–1,200/mo. Food: USD 320–500/mo. AL college town; very affordable. UA has a growing engineering and business school.

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.ua.edu. Information may change — verify with University of Alabama’s official website before applying.