University of Nebraska - Lincoln : Rankings, Fees & Courses Details

About University of Nebraska - Lincoln

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln is the flagship university for the state of Nebraska, a member of the Big Ten Conference and ranked in the top tier of U.S. research universities. Our university, along with the University of Nebraska Medical Center and the University of Nebraska at Omaha, ranks among the top 100 universities worldwide in earning U.S. patents to protect innovative research and discoveries, according to a 2020 report by the National Academy of Inventors and the Intellectual Property Owners Association. The University’s 2021 May graduating class was the largest in school history. In Fall 2021, first-time freshmen who identify as first-generation students (individuals who are the first in their families to attend college) increased 4.7% to 1,173, reflecting Nebraska’s land-grant commitment to providing access to higher education. With a combination of strong academics and affordability, Nebraska was named a Best Value College for 2021 by The Princeton Review. Nearly 25,000 students are enrolled in Nebraska’s nine colleges: Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Architecture, Arts and Sciences, Business, Education and Human Sciences, Engineering, Hixson-Lied Fine and Performing Arts, Journalism and Mass Communications, and Law.

About University of Nebraska - Lincoln

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln is the flagship university for the state of Nebraska, a member of the Big Ten Conference and ranked in the top tier of U.S. research universities. Our university, along with the University of Nebraska Medical Center and the University of Nebraska at Omaha, ranks among the top 100 universities worldwide in earning U.S. patents to protect innovative research and discoveries, according to a 2020 report by the National Academy of Inventors and the Intellectual Property Owners Association. The University’s 2021 May graduating class was the largest in school history. In Fall 2021, first-time freshmen who identify as first-generation students (individuals who are the first in their families to attend college) increased 4.7% to 1,173, reflecting Nebraska’s land-grant commitment to providing access to higher education. With a combination of strong academics and affordability, Nebraska was named a Best Value College for 2021 by The Princeton Review. Nearly 25,000 students are enrolled in Nebraska’s nine colleges: Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Architecture, Arts and Sciences, Business, Education and Human Sciences, Engineering, Hixson-Lied Fine and Performing Arts, Journalism and Mass Communications, and Law.

Available programs

Master PG

Research and creative activity, teaching, and service takeprecedence in graduate education at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. As adiverse community of scholars, graduate studies at Nebraska offers an extensivegraduate program catalog connecting distinguished faculty with talentedstudents to create new knowledge, spark innovation, and build a better future.A member of the Big Ten Conference and the Big Ten Academic Alliance, theuniversity proudly upholds its Carnegie classification as “Doctoral Universities:Highest Research Activity.” World-class research facilities, opportunities, andinstrumentation contribute to collaborative environments that stimulateenterprise and discovery. The Center for Brain, Biology, and Behavior offersinterdisciplinary opportunities combining social, biological and behavioralsciences, and engineering while the Johnny Carson Center for Emerging MediaArts provides a space to expand the intersection of film, design, computationaltechnologies, and commerce. At Nebraska, students design and execute theirgraduate experience while working alongside and learning from expert faculty toearn a competitive degree and change the world.

Arts and Humanities (5)

Master of Arts in Textiles, Merchandising and Fashion Design (Merchandising)

Master of Science in Architecture (Interior Design)

Business and Management (5)

Master of Business Administration

Master of Science in Business Analytics

Master of Science in Finance

Engineering and Technology (5)

Master of Arts in Teaching (Mathematics)

Master of Engineering Management

Life Sciences and Medicine (5)

Master of Applied Science

Master of Applied Science (Beef Cattle Production)

Master of Applied Science (Science for Educators)

Master of Science in Agronomy

Master of Science in Entomology

Master of Science in Nutrition and Health Sciences (Dietetics)

Social Sciences and Management (5)

Master of Applied Science (Community Development)

Master of Arts in Educational Administration (Student Affairs Administration)

Master of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communications (Integrated Media Communications)

Master of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communications (Professional Journalism)

View All

Bachelor

IELTS

6+

TOEFL

79+

ATAR

70+

GPA

3.65+

SAT

1090+

Master

TOEFL

90+

IELTS

6.5+

GPA

3+

GMAT

550+

Total students

22,319

UG students

85%

PG students

15%

International students

1,652

UG students

44%

PG students

56%

Total faculty staff

1,846

Domestic staff

88%

Int'l staff

12%

Tuition fee and scholarships

Scholarships

One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.

In this guide you will find:

Where to look for scholarship opportunities

How to apply to scholarships relevant to you

A list of available scholarships around the world

A scholarship application checklist

Download Scholarship Guide

Rankings & ratings

RANKINGS

University of Nebraska - Lincoln is one of the top public universities in Lincoln, United States. It is ranked #701-710 in QS World University Rankings 2025.