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Gainesville, United States
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University of Florida

Gainesville·university
Scholarship available

#157

QS Rank

$30,000

Tuition/yr

74,704

Enrollment

About University of Florida

The University of Florida is a top public research university with particular strength in engineering, agriculture, business, and medicine. Located in Gainesville, Florida, the university serves over 55,000 students and emphasizes both academic excellence and student life. UF offers world-class research facilities and encourages undergraduate research participation across disciplines. The university's location provides access to diverse industries including biotechnology, engineering, and agriculture. Strong support for international students and a diverse student community make UF an inclusive environment. Graduates are highly sought by employers in technology, healthcare, and engineering sectors.

World University Rankings

QS World University Rankings (2026)#157
Times Higher Education (THE) (2025)#136
ARWU / Shanghai Rankings (2024)#101
US News Best Global Universities (2025)#28

Campus & Location

Province

FL

Campus setting

Suburban

Cost of living: Housing: USD 900–1,400/mo | Food: USD 350–550/mo | College town; affordable Florida city. UF is one of the largest US universities.

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