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University of Louisiana at Lafayette: fees, requirements and location for Nepali students

A public research university in Lafayette, in Louisiana — the state where Nepal is the No. 1 country of origin for international students.

Public University Lafayette, Louisiana

Bachelor tuition / yr*
$24,000–$27,000
approx. NPR 36.5–41.1 lakh
Master tuition / yr*
$24,000–$27,000
approx. NPR 36.5–41.1 lakh
Living cost / yr (est.)
$12,108
approx. NPR 18.4 lakh
Intakes
Fall (Aug/Sep) / Spring (Jan)

* Estimated yearly tuition (based on official 2024-25 US Dept. of Education data; 2027-28 may be higher). Final fees are confirmed in your offer letter/I-20. NPR at 1 USD = NPR 152.24.

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Quick answer

University of Louisiana at Lafayette is a public university in Lafayette, Louisiana. Estimated bachelor tuition is $24,000–$27,000 a year (approx. NPR 36.5–41.1 lakh). Estimated master's tuition is $24,000–$27,000 a year (approx. NPR 36.5–41.1 lakh). For a bachelor's degree the university lists IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 79, Duolingo 100. For a master's it lists IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 79, Duolingo 100. Final fees are confirmed in your offer letter/I-20.

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Entry requirements for Nepali students

Published by the university for international applicants. Programmes can ask for more, so we confirm the exact requirement for your course.

RequirementBachelor (after +2)Master (after bachelor)
Minimum GPA 2.5 cumulative (unweighted), plus English and maths criteria (or a 3.0 overall high-school GPA) 2.75 overall undergraduate GPA for unconditional master's admission
TOEFL iBT 79 79
IELTS Academic 6.5 6.5
Duolingo 100 100
PTE Academic 50 53

Percentage from Nepal

The university states its requirement as a US GPA on a 4.0 scale and does not publish a Nepal percentage equivalent. Your +2 or bachelor marks are converted to its scale, so we check where your marks fall before you apply.

Study gap

The university does not publish a maximum study gap for bachelor or master applicants. US universities usually look at your whole record, so be ready to explain the gap with documents such as work or training letters. Whether your gap fits is confirmed during counselling.

Location: Lafayette, LA

Lafayette is the centre of Louisiana's Acadiana region, between Houston and New Orleans.

Population (July 2025)
123,311
2020 Census
121,374

Source: US Census Bureau QuickFacts (city population).

Larger cities nearby

  • Baton Rouge, LA about 85 km (55 miles)
  • New Orleans, LA about 190 km (120 miles)
  • Houston, TX about 325 km (200 miles)

Approximate straight-line distances between city centres; road distance is longer.

International students at University of Louisiana at Lafayette

YearInternational studentsTotal studentsShare
2023/24 657 — —
2024/25 683 — —

Nepal is the No. 1 country of origin for international students in Louisiana: 13.4% of the state's 7,533 international students in 2024/25 (Open Doors).

Figures as published by the university or by Open Doors (Institute of International Education). Click a year to see its source.

Bachelor subject areas

ArchitectureBiology/BiomedicalBusiness & ManagementCommunication/JournalismComputer & ITEducationEngineeringEngineering TechnologyEnglishHuman SciencesLanguagesHealth/NursingHistoryLiberal ArtsMaths & StatisticsEnvironmentPhysics/ChemistryPsychologySocial Sciences/EconomicsArts/Design/MusicSecurity/Criminal Justice

Master subject areas

ArchitectureBiology/BiomedicalBusiness & ManagementCommunication/JournalismComputer & ITEducationEngineeringEngineering TechnologyEnglishLanguagesHealth/NursingHistoryMaths & StatisticsEnvironmentPhysics/ChemistryPsychologyArts/Design/MusicSecurity/Criminal Justice

Questions about University of Louisiana at Lafayette

How much is University of Louisiana at Lafayette tuition for Nepali students?

Estimated yearly tuition is $24,000–$27,000 for a bachelor's degree and $24,000–$27,000 for a master's, before living costs of about $12,108 a year. These are estimates based on 2024-25 US Department of Education data; final fees are confirmed in your offer letter/I-20.

What IELTS or Duolingo score does University of Louisiana at Lafayette require?

Bachelor's: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 79, Duolingo 100. Master's: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 79, Duolingo 100. Some programmes ask for higher scores. Source: the university's admissions website.

Does University of Louisiana at Lafayette accept a study gap?

The university does not publish a maximum study gap. US universities usually look at your whole record, so be ready to explain the gap with documents such as work or training letters. Whether your gap fits is confirmed during counselling.

Where is University of Louisiana at Lafayette located?

Lafayette is the centre of Louisiana's Acadiana region, between Houston and New Orleans. The city's population was 123,311 in July 2025 (US Census Bureau estimate). The nearest larger city in our list is Baton Rouge, LA, about 85 km (55 miles) away in a straight line.

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