University of Central Florida campus
Orlando, United States
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University of Central Florida

Orlando·university

$26,000

Tuition/yr

79,987

Enrollment

41:1

Student:Faculty

About University of Central Florida

The University of Central Florida (UCF) is a public research university with its main campus in unincorporated Orange County, Florida, United States. It is part of the State University System of Florida. With 69,818 students as of the fall 2024 semester, UCF has the second largest on-campus student body of any public university in the United States.

Campus & Location

Province

FL

Campus setting

Suburban

Cost of living: Housing: USD 1,100–1,800/mo | Food: USD 370–570/mo | Florida's tech corridor; no state income tax. Growing simulation and defense sectors.

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.ucf.edu. Information may change — verify with University of Central Florida’s official website before applying.