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St. Louis, United States
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Washington University in St. Louis

St. Louis·university

#248

QS Rank

16%

Acceptance rate

15,000

Enrollment

About Washington University in St. Louis

Washington University in St. Louis is a premier research institution with particular strength in business (Olin), engineering, medicine, and liberal arts. Located in St. Louis, Missouri, Wash U combines rigorous academics with strong career preparation. The university's location provides access to healthcare, finance, and technology industries. Wash U emphasizes research involvement and offers exceptional mentorship. The university maintains strong partnerships with leading companies and research institutions. Graduates enter positions in business, consulting, finance, engineering, medicine, and academia.

World University Rankings

QS World University Rankings (2026)#248
Times Higher Education (THE) (2025)#181
ARWU / Shanghai Rankings (2024)#101
US News Best Global Universities (2025)#24

Campus & Location

Province

MO

Campus setting

Suburban

Cost of living: Housing: USD 900–1,500/mo. Food: USD 350–560/mo. Affordable major Midwest city; strong healthcare, financial services, and defence sectors.

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://wustl.edu. Information may change — verify with Washington University in St. Louis’s official website before applying.