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University of Notre Dame

Notre Dame·university

#205

QS Rank

13%

Acceptance rate

17,178

Enrollment

About University of Notre Dame

The University of Notre Dame is a premier Catholic research university with particular strength in engineering, business (Mendoza), law, and liberal arts. Located in South Bend, Indiana, Notre Dame combines academic excellence with strong values and community spirit. The university emphasizes undergraduate education alongside rigorous research and graduate programs. Notre Dame's location provides access to industries across the Midwest and beyond. The university maintains strong partnerships with leading companies and organizations. Notre Dame graduates enter positions across business, engineering, law, medicine, and public service.

World University Rankings

QS World University Rankings (2026)#205
Times Higher Education (THE) (2025)#151
ARWU / Shanghai Rankings (2024)#201
US News Best Global Universities (2025)#20

Campus & Location

Province

IN

Campus setting

Suburban

Cost of living: Housing: USD 850–1,400/mo. Food: USD 340–540/mo. Small IN university town adjacent to South Bend; affordable with strong alumni network.

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.nd.edu. Information may change — verify with University of Notre Dame’s official website before applying.