University of Texas at Dallas campus
Richardson, United States
Photo: Wikipedia (CC-BY-SA)

University of Texas at Dallas

Richardson·university·Est. 1969
Popular with NepalisAffordable

#601–650

QS Rank

75%

Acceptance rate

$24,000

Tuition/yr

38,170

Enrollment

About University of Texas at Dallas

The University of Texas at Dallas is a public research university in Richardson, Texas, United States. It is the northernmost institution of the University of Texas System. It was initially founded in 1961 as a private research arm of Texas Instruments.

World University Rankings

QS World University Rankings (2026)#601–650

Campus & Location

Province

TX

Campus setting

Suburban

Cost of living: Housing: USD 1,100–1,800/mo | Food: USD 380–600/mo | Dallas suburb; affordable with no state income tax. UT Dallas very popular with Nepalis.

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.

For Nepali students

The biggest Nepali student hub in the USA. Nepali Student Association at UTD is one of the most active in the country.

Programs(5)

Naveen Jindal MBA

Naveen Jindal School of Management

Business & Management
MBA~$22k/yr2 yrIELTS 6.5+fall, spring

Master of Science — Information Technology & Management

Naveen Jindal School

Computer Science & IT
Master's~$22k/yr2 yrIELTS 6.5+GPA 3+fall, springPGWP

MS in Computer Science

Computer Science & IT
Master's~$28k/yrIELTS 6.5+GPA 3+fall, spring

Bachelor of Science — Computer Science

Erik Jonsson School

Computer Science & IT
Bachelor's~$24k/yr4 yrIELTS 6+fallPGWP

Master of Science — Computer Science

Erik Jonsson School

Computer Science & IT
Master's~$22k/yr2 yrIELTS 6.5+GPA 3+fall, springPGWP

Data last verified from official sources · Disclaimer

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.

Use our GPA converter to translate your exact score to the 4.0 scale.

Does my profile match University of Texas at Dallas?

Enter your GPA and IELTS score for an instant admission likelihood check.

Uses published minimum requirements. Final decisions are always at the university's discretion. Use our GPA converter to get your score on the 4.0 scale.

Guides for studying in United States

View all

Similar universities in United States

Want us to verify University of Texas at Dallas’s current requirements?

Our counselors can confirm the latest deadlines, tuition, and requirements directly with the admissions office — free, no signup required.

Data last verified: 2026-04-29 · Source: https://www.utdallas.edu. Information may change — verify with University of Texas at Dallas’s official website before applying.