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University of Texas at Austin

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Scholarship available

#65

QS Rank

$40,000

Tuition/yr

64,563

Enrollment

About University of Texas at Austin

The University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin) is Texas's flagship public university with particular excellence in engineering, business (McCombs), and liberal arts. Located in Austin, a vibrant tech and music hub, UT provides students with abundant internship and networking opportunities. The university emphasizes both academic rigor and campus life, with a strong student community and modern facilities. UT Austin's engineering and computer science programs are particularly renowned, and the university attracts top talent globally. Strong alumni network and location in a booming economic center enhance post-graduation prospects.

World University Rankings

QS World University Rankings (2026)#65
Times Higher Education (THE) (2025)#43
ARWU / Shanghai Rankings (2024)#39
US News Best Global Universities (2025)#38

Campus & Location

Province

TX

Campus setting

Urban

Cost of living: Housing: USD 1,300–2,200/mo | Food: USD 400–650/mo | Texas's fastest-growing tech city; no state income tax. Dell, Tesla, and Apple have campuses.

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.

Programs(3)

Master of Science — Electrical & CE

Cockrell School of Engineering

Engineering
Master's~$22k/yr2 yrIELTS 6.5+GPA 3+fallPGWP

McCombs MBA

McCombs School of Business

Business & Management
MBA~$55k/yr2 yrIELTS 7+fall

Master of Science — Computer Science

Turing School of Information

Computer Science & IT
Master's~$22k/yr2 yrIELTS 6.5+GPA 3.3+fallPGWP

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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.utexas.edu. Information may change — verify with University of Texas at Austin’s official website before applying.