Study in USA

13th place in the QS Best Student Cities index

Home to Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Harvard University

Second-best ranking for 'employer activity' in index

Ranked 20th in the Best Student Cities index

Top universities like Columbia University and New York University are located in New York.

Ranks high in student satisfaction

Located right next to Silicon Valley

Close to Stanford and the University of California

Affordable living

30th best student city in the world

Home to two of the most prestigious colleges in the world, the University of Chicago and Northwestern University

Ranks high in employer activity.

Characterized by the creative industries like music, television, and film.

Home to several notable colleges, including the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)

Sunny weather for most of the year

Fall Intake: It starts in August. Since most students apply during this month, it is probably the best intake. There are also several scholarship options.

Spring Intake: It starts in January. Typically chosen by students who need extra time to prepare for their applications, which results in universities receiving extremely few applications.

Summer intake: It starts in June. Shortest semester of all. Only a small number of courses are offered, the majority of which are special summer programmes.

The world is aware of the quality of education and the opportunities the USA presents. While students would love to move to the USA to study, finance becomes the barrier. The USA is undoubtedly one of the most expensive countries in the world, but it is also the best country for international students, as ranked by UNESCO.

International students can get financial help, work part-time, or get internships to pay for their living expenses while studying in the US. There are two types of universities in the USA: Public and Private; public universities cost less than private ones. Community colleges cost you around $6,000 to $20,000 per year, whereas private colleges charge an average of $20,000 to $40,000 per year for undergraduate programs and $20,000 to $45,000 per year for postgraduate programs.

Compared to science and engineering courses, courses in the humanities, education, and the arts are frequently less expensive. The tuition costs are relatively higher if you wish to pursue postgraduate courses.

Universities in the USA have certain prerequisites upon which it judges the applicants. The acceptance rates for the best universities in the USA are pretty low, so having a solid academic record and submitting documentation for all necessary exams and paperwork can help you stand out from the competition.

In addition, you might be asked to submit course-specific additional documents. Some of the general requirements include High school degree with an ACT/SAT score for UG courses, Relevant bachelor’s degree for PG courses, Relevant master’s degree for Ph.D., GRE/GMAT scores for graduate courses, Proof of English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL/PTE), Letters of recommendation, Statement of purpose or letter of motivation, College or school transcripts, Completed application, and A valid passport and visa.

F1 Visa: If your course has more than 18 hours of Study per week, this is the Study permit you need to get. The visa includes both undergraduate and graduate programs, and is most commonly opted for by international students.

J1 Visa: It is intended for candidates who are enrolled in programmes that encourage cross-cultural exchange or international exchange. The candidate must be sponsored by a company or government entity in order to come to the USA for a set period of time.

M1 Vocational Visa: Students admitted to non-academic or vocational courses must obtain this visa. Not permitted to enroll in any academic programmes or get academic degrees at any American colleges. Students cannot overstay their visit on M1 visas since they are time-stamped.