- Intakes
- Fall (August/September), Spring (January), some Summer starts
- Tuition range
- US$20,000 – US$60,000 a year; community college routes are far cheaper
- Teaching language
- English — TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo English Test
- Work rights
- 20 hrs/week on campus during term; OPT after graduation (up to 36 months for STEM)
Why students choose United States
- Assistantships and tuition waivers are common for funded PhD places
- Liberal arts structure lets you explore before declaring a major
- STEM OPT extension gives up to three years of post-study work
- Community college → university transfer cuts total cost significantly
Scholarships and funding
University merit scholarships
Awarded on GPA and test scores, often renewable
Graduate assistantships (TA/RA)
Tuition waiver plus a stipend for teaching or research work
Fulbright Foreign Student Program
Government-funded Master's and PhD study, country-specific quotas
Documents you will need
- Passport and passport photos
- Transcripts and certificates (sometimes WES-evaluated)
- TOEFL / IELTS / Duolingo score
- SAT or GRE/GMAT where required
- Statement of purpose and CV
- Two or three recommendation letters
- Proof of funds / bank statement for the I-20
Visa pathway
Admission → I-20 → SEVIS fee → F-1 visa interview at the US embassy
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