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#601

QS Rank

73%

Acceptance rate

47,000

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About University of South Florida

Major public research university in Tampa, FL. Strong engineering, business, and health sciences.

World University Rankings

QS World University Rankings (2026)#601
Times Higher Education (THE) (2025)#501
ARWU / Shanghai Rankings (2024)#401
US News Best Global Universities (2025)#103

Campus & Location

Province

FL

Campus setting

Suburban

Cost of living: Housing: USD 1,200–2,000/mo. Food: USD 390–610/mo. Fast-growing FL city; finance, tech, and healthcare sectors. No state income tax.

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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