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University of Utah

Salt Lake City·university

#501

QS Rank

79%

Acceptance rate

32,000

Enrollment

About University of Utah

Major public research university in Salt Lake City, Utah. Top engineering, business, and sciences.

World University Rankings

QS World University Rankings (2026)#501
Times Higher Education (THE) (2025)#351
ARWU / Shanghai Rankings (2024)#201
US News Best Global Universities (2025)#115

Campus & Location

Province

UT

Campus setting

Suburban

Cost of living: Housing: USD 1,200–2,000/mo. Food: USD 390–610/mo. UT capital; booming tech scene (Silicon Slopes). No state income tax advantage, strong QoL.

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.utah.edu. Information may change — verify with University of Utah’s official website before applying.