University of Nebraska-Lincoln campus
Lincoln, United States
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University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Lincoln·university

#601

QS Rank

79%

Acceptance rate

26,000

Enrollment

About University of Nebraska-Lincoln

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln is a comprehensive public research university with strong programs across engineering, business, and agriculture. Located in Lincoln, Nebraska, UN-L combines academic rigor with a welcoming campus community. The university emphasizes research opportunities and hands-on learning. UNL's location provides a supportive environment and access to agriculture and technology industries. The university is known for student support and maintains excellent career services for graduate placement.

World University Rankings

QS World University Rankings (2026)#601
Times Higher Education (THE) (2025)#601
ARWU / Shanghai Rankings (2024)#301
US News Best Global Universities (2025)#148

Campus & Location

Province

NE

Campus setting

Suburban

Cost of living: Housing: USD 750–1,200/mo. Food: USD 320–500/mo. NE state capital; very affordable college town. Strong agriculture and engineering programmes.

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.unl.edu. Information may change — verify with University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s official website before applying.