Top Destination
Study in USA
Home to world-class universities, innovation hubs, and flexible academic pathways for international students.
Fast Facts
Area
9.8 million km²
Population
331+ million
Official Language
English
Currency
US Dollar (USD)
Academic Year
August - May
Time Zone
UTC-5 to UTC-10
Why Study in USA?
Academic Excellence
Home to many top-ranked universities and research institutions.
Cultural Diversity
A global student community with support for international learners.
Flexible Education
Credit-based systems and interdisciplinary options across majors.
Top Universities
Harvard University
Cambridge, MA
$54,000/year
Stanford University
Stanford, CA
$56,000/year
MIT
Cambridge, MA
$55,000/year
UC Berkeley
Berkeley, CA
$44,000/year
Princeton University
Princeton, NJ
$56,000/year
Yale University
New Haven, CT
$59,000/year
Admission Requirements
Undergraduate Programs
- • High school diploma or equivalent
- • SAT/ACT scores (if required)
- • TOEFL (80+) or IELTS (6.5+)
- • Letters of recommendation
- • Personal statement/essays
Graduate Programs
- • Bachelor's degree
- • GRE/GMAT (program dependent)
- • TOEFL (90+) or IELTS (7.0+)
- • Academic transcripts
- • Statement of purpose
Scholarships & Financial Aid
- Fulbright Foreign Student Program
- Hubert Humphrey Fellowship Program
- Emerging Global Leader Scholarship
- AAUW International Fellowships
- Joint Japan/World Bank Scholarship
- Clark University Global Scholars
Many universities also offer merit-based and need-based scholarships for international students.
Cost of Living
Accommodation
$8,000 - $15,000/year
Food
$3,000 - $7,000/year
Transportation
$500 - $1,200/year
Books & Supplies
$1,200 - $1,500/year
Personal Expenses
$2,000 - $3,000/year
Health Insurance
$1,000 - $2,500/year
Student Visa Information
Visa Requirements
- • I-20 form from university
- • SEVIS fee payment
- • Valid passport
- • Financial documentation
- • Visa interview appointment
Work Opportunities
- • On-campus work up to 20 hrs/week
- • CPT (Curricular Practical Training)
- • OPT (Optional Practical Training)
- • STEM OPT extension
- • H-1B work visa pathway
Weather & Climate
Northeast
Four seasons, cold winters, warm summers
Southeast
Humid subtropical climate, mild winters
Midwest
Continental climate with hot summers and cold winters
West Coast
Mediterranean climate, mild year-round
Information is indicative; rules may change by country, university, and student profile.