Study in the USA from India

What does it cost to study in the USA?

Indicative tuition is $28,000–80,000/yr overall, broken down as: Undergraduate (public, international) $28,000–45,000/yr, Undergraduate (private) $50,000–80,000/yr, Postgraduate/Master's $30,000–70,000/yr, and Community college $10,000–20,000/yr. Proof of funds (I-20) must cover the full annual cost, and estimated monthly cost of living is ~$1,500–2,500.

How does the student visa for the USA work?

The F-1 visa process involves accepting your offer to receive the Form I-20, paying the I-901 SEVIS fee, completing the DS-160 form, paying the visa fee and scheduling an appointment, and attending an F-1 visa interview at a US consulate. Applicants must show funds covering the full tuition and living costs listed on the I-20.

What English or language scores do you need?

For bachelor's admission, SAT/ACT (where required) and TOEFL 80+ / IELTS 6.5 are required; for master's admission, GRE/GMAT are required for many programmes along with TOEFL 90+ / IELTS 6.5–7.0.

Can you work during and after your studies?

F-1 students can work 20 hours a week on campus during term, use CPT for internships during study, and access OPT for 12 months of post-study work in their field, plus an additional 24 months under STEM OPT for STEM graduates (36 months total).

When are the intakes?

• Fall (Aug/Sep)
• Spring (Jan)
• Summer

What do Indian students usually study there?

• Computer Science & AI
• Business & Management
• Engineering
• Data Science
• Health & Life Sciences
• Media & Design

Which universities and cities are best known?

Universities

• Northeastern University
• Arizona State University
• Drexel University
• University of Illinois Chicago
• Colorado State University
• University of South Florida

Cities

• New York
• Boston
• San Francisco
• Chicago
• Los Angeles
• Seattle
• Washington, D.C.
• Tempe
• Philadelphia
• Fort Collins
• Tampa