University of Idaho
#1001-1200
QS Rank
73%
Acceptance rate
7%
Intl. students
$29,016
Tuition/yr
9,000
Enrollment
18:1
Student:Faculty
About University of Idaho
Public research university in Moscow, Idaho. Strong engineering, agriculture, and business programs.
The University of Idaho (U of I), founded in 1889, is Idaho's flagship public research university and the state's only Carnegie R1 institution, placing it in the top 4% of universities nationally by research activity. Total enrollment stands at 12,286 students, with international students making up approximately 7% of the student body. The main campus is in Moscow, a small college town in northern Idaho, with additional locations in Boise, Coeur d'Alene, and Idaho Falls.
Academic strengths are concentrated in natural resources and forestry (ranked #411 globally in Environment/Ecology by US News), agricultural sciences (#427 globally), engineering (undergraduate engineering programs ranked #161 nationally by US News), and law. The College of Law is particularly noted for natural resources law and trial advocacy. Annual research funding exceeds $136 million, supporting graduate programs across STEM and applied sciences.
The university carries a US News national ranking of #183 among National Universities and ranks #100 among top public schools. It is recognized as a Top 10 Best Value Public University nationally by US News. The QS World University Rankings 2026 place it in the 1001–1200 band globally.
World University Rankings
Campus & Location
ID
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
- Nepali students interested in agriculture, environmental science, forestry, or engineering will find strong, research-active programs directly aligned with fields where OPT and STEM OPT extension (up to 3 years post-graduation) apply, significantly extending US work authorization after a degree.
- The 'You Are Welcome Here' scholarship is open to international undergraduates and can cover up to 50% of tuition, renewable for four years, meaningful against the $29,016 annual international undergraduate tuition. All eligible international students are also automatically considered for the 'Invitation to Idaho' merit award with no separate application required.
- At roughly $29,000 in tuition annually, U of I sits in the mid-range for US public research universities, and the university's own Best Value designation reflects a cost-to-outcome ratio that compares favorably with larger, more expensive institutions on the coasts.
- International students represent about 7% of enrollment, and the university has appeared on lists of US institutions popular with Nepali students, suggesting a small but present South Asian community on campus.
Admission requirements — Nepali equivalents
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