University of North Texas
#1001-1200
QS Rank
73%
Acceptance rate
$43,000
Tuition/yr
38,000
Enrollment
About University of North Texas
Major public research university in Denton, Texas. Strong engineering, business, and education.
The University of North Texas (UNT) is a public research university located in Denton, Texas, about 35 miles north of Dallas–Fort Worth. Founded in 1890, it is one of the largest universities in the United States by enrollment, with approximately 47,000 students from more than 110 countries.
UNT is best known for its College of Music, which became the first university in the United States to offer a degree in jazz studies in 1947. The One O'Clock Lab Band has earned seven Grammy nominations, and the college hosts over 1,500 music students. Beyond music, UNT has strong programs in business, data science, engineering technology, and the visual arts through its College of Visual Arts and Design.
The main campus spans over 900 acres in Denton, a mid-sized city with a low cost of living compared to nearby Dallas. Denton has an active arts and live-music scene, and the campus is connected to the Dallas–Fort Worth metro by the A-train commuter rail, giving students access to major internship and employment markets.
World University Rankings
Campus & Location
TX
Suburban
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.
For Nepali students
- UNT is a relatively affordable entry point into a large US research university: the official estimated annual cost of attendance for international undergraduates is approximately USD 43,000–44,600 (tuition, fees, and living), which is lower than many comparable public universities in high-cost states.
- International students are eligible for merit-based UNT Excellence Scholarships ranging from USD 1,000 to USD 12,000 per year through the Eagle Scholarship Portal, which can meaningfully reduce the sticker cost.
- UNT has an established Nepalese Student Association with documented activity since at least 2015, providing a ready-made community for Nepali arrivals in Denton.
- US F-1 visa holders can work on Optional Practical Training (OPT) for 12 months after graduation, extendable to 36 months for STEM-designated programs, UNT offers several STEM-eligible degrees in engineering technology, computer science, and data science that qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension.
Admission requirements — Nepali equivalents
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