University of California, Davis campus
Davis, United States
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University of California, Davis

Davis·university

#151

QS Rank

45%

Acceptance rate

38,000

Enrollment

About University of California, Davis

UC Davis is a premier public research university with particular strength in agriculture, environmental sciences, engineering, and veterinary medicine. Located in Davis, California, near Sacramento, UC Davis maintains a strong commitment to sustainability and practical research. The university offers unique programs in agriculture, animal sciences, and environmental management with world-class facilities. UC Davis's location provides access to California's agricultural sector and growing tech industries. The university emphasizes community engagement and experiential learning, with excellent internship opportunities in agriculture, food systems, and environmental sectors.

World University Rankings

QS World University Rankings (2026)#151
Times Higher Education (THE) (2025)#101
ARWU / Shanghai Rankings (2024)#52
US News Best Global Universities (2025)#36

Campus & Location

Province

CA

Campus setting

Suburban

Cost of living: Housing: USD 1,400–2,200/mo. Food: USD 420–650/mo. UC college town; moderate CA cost. UC Davis is a top 10 US ag/vet/biotech institution.

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.ucdavis.edu. Information may change — verify with University of California, Davis’s official website before applying.