University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus
Urbana, United States
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University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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Popular with NepalisScholarship available

#83

QS Rank

52%

Acceptance rate

$33,000

Tuition/yr

81,725

Enrollment

About University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) is a top public research university renowned for engineering, computer science, and mathematics. Located in central Illinois, UIUC emphasizes cutting-edge research and strong industry partnerships, particularly with tech and manufacturing companies. The university offers world-class facilities and world-renowned faculty across all disciplines. UIUC's strong engineering and CS programs place graduates in leading companies like Google, Apple, and Microsoft. The campus community is academically rigorous yet supportive, with extensive resources for student success.

World University Rankings

QS World University Rankings (2026)#83
Times Higher Education (THE) (2025)#49
ARWU / Shanghai Rankings (2024)#26
US News Best Global Universities (2025)#47

Campus & Location

Province

IL

Campus setting

Suburban

Cost of living: Housing: USD 750–1,200/mo | Food: USD 330–520/mo | College town; very affordable with a large international student community at UIUC.

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

ECE

Engineering
Master's~$30k/yr2 yrIELTS 6.5+GPA 3+fall, springPGWP

iMBA (online)

Gies College of Business

Business & Management
MBA~$22k/yr2 yrIELTS 7+fall, spring

Master of Science — Computer Science

CS

Computer Science & IT
Master's~$30k/yr2 yrIELTS 6.5+GPA 3.3+fall, springPGWP

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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://illinois.edu. Information may change — verify with University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign’s official website before applying.