The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA)

 

Study at The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA): A Guide for Nepalese Students

About UTA

The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA), located in the heart of Arlington, Texas, is a major public research university within the UT System. As of fall 2024, it boasts over 41,600 students, including more than 12,300 postgraduates—second-largest in the UT system and ranked R1 for very high research activity Kadambo Overseas+7Wikipedia+7TOEFL Test Prep+7.

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Entry Requirements: Undergraduate (First-Year and Transfer)

Admissions:

• Freshman applicants from Nepal must provide secondary school transcripts/diplomas equivalent to U.S. high school graduation. These documents must be authenticated and translated into English UTA Catalog+1HelloUni+1.

• SAT or ACT scores are required if you have fewer than 24 semester hours of university credits. Minimum scores: SAT (redesigned) ≥ 980 or ACT ≥ 19. The old SAT format minimum was 900 UTA Catalog.

• UTA also considers GPA and high school class rank—students without class rank should have at least a 3.0 GPA UTAUTA Catalog.

English Proficiency:

• If Nepalese applicants do not have a verbal SAT ≥ 480 or ACT English score ≥ 19, they must submit one of:

  • TOEFL iBT: ≥ 79 (with preferred section scores: writing 22, speaking 21, reading 20, listening 16) UTA Catalog+1UTA+1HelloUni+4TOEFL Test Prep+4UTA+4

  • IELTS Academic: ≥ 6.5

  • Duolingo English Test: ≥ 100 (or ≥ 105 for engineering undergrad programs) UTA+4HelloUni+4HelloUni+4Shiksha+2HelloUni+2UTA+2

Deadlines & Fees:

• Admission deadlines for international undergraduates:

  • Fall: May 1,

  • Spring: October 1,

  • Summer: March 1 Reddit+15UTA Catalog+15UTA+15.

• Application fee: USD 75 (non-refundable) UTA+2UTA Catalog+2Shiksha+2.

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Entry Requirements: Graduate Students

Academic Records & Tests:

• Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree (and transcripts) equivalent to U.S. standards, with a minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0 HelloUniUTA Catalog.

• GRE or GMAT scores are required only if specified by your graduate program; check program‑specific requirements. Business programs require GMAT UTA.

English Proficiency:

• Required unless holding a degree from an accredited U.S. institution.

  • TOEFL iBT: ≥ 79 (graduate programs may prefer section scores: writing 22, speaking 21, reading 20, listening 16)

  • IELTS: ≥ 6.5

  • Duolingo: ≥ 100 HelloUni+6UTA+6Shiksha+6.

• For graduate teaching or research assistantships: TOEFL speaking section ≥ 23 or IELTS speaking ≥ 7, or completion of UTA’s Developmental English course UTA Catalog+1UTA+1.

Deadlines:

• Graduate priority deadlines vary:

  • Master’s: Fall – March 15; Spring – August 15; Summer – February 15

  • PhD: Fall – February 1; Spring – August 15; Summer – February 15 Shiksha+11UTA+11Kadambo Overseas+11.

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Application Checklist for Nepalese Students

Requirement	Undergraduate	Graduate
Academic transcripts & degree	Secondary school diploma equivalents	Bachelor’s degree with ≥ 3.0 GPA
English proficiency test	TOEFL ≥ 79 / IELTS ≥ 6.5 or Duolingo ≥ 100 (≥ 105 for engineering)	Same thresholds; higher speaking scores if applying for TA/RA
Standardized test	SAT/ACT required if <24 credit hours	GRE or GMAT if required by department
Application platform & fee	Common App or Apply Texas, USD 75	ApplyUTA, USD 75
Supporting docs	(Optional) essays, transcripts, English translation	SOP, LORs, research writing samples
Financial documents	Required to process I‑20 and visa	Similar financial proof required

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Scholarships & Financial Aid for Nepalese Students

• Merit-based scholarships are available to international students automatically—no separate application needed upon admission decision Reddit+7UTA Catalog+7Shiksha+7Wikipedia+1UTA+1UTA Catalog+7UTA+7UTA Catalog+7Reddit+1Reddit+1TOEFL Test PrepKadambo Overseas+4UTA+4Shiksha+4UTA+12Reddit+12UTA+12UTA Catalog+4Shiksha+4UTA+4HelloUni+1UTA+1Reddit+2Reddit+2HelloUni+2.

  • Presidential Scholarship: Up to USD 10,000–13,000/year for high-academic achievers Kadambo OverseasShiksha.

  • Maverick Academic Scholarship: Approximately USD 1,000–8,000/year Kadambo Overseas+4HelloUni+4TOEFL Test Prep+4.

• Out-of-state tuition waiver: Qualify by earning a scholarship of at least USD 1,000–2,000; this can reduce tuition to in‑state rates for international students RedditReddit.

• Graduate assistantships (teaching or research): May offer tuition coverage and stipend; must meet language speaking criteria to qualify UTA CatalogReddit.

• Estimated expenses (from Nepal perspective):

  • Tuition & fees: ~$28,000/year

  • Living expenses: ~$11,000/year

  • Health insurance: ~$3,200/year HelloUniReddit.

  After scholarships and waivers, many international students including Nepalese report net costs around USD 4,000–6,000/year or lower with assistantships or major scholarships Reddit.