The tuition fee at public and state universities in the US ranges from US$ 10,000 to
US$35,000 per year, while tuition fee for private universities ranges from US$ 15,000 to US$
55,000 per year. Moreover, tuition fees in the USA depends on level of study program.

Most US universities and colleges offer admission based on a student's academic record
and standardized test score as well test score to meet English language proficiency. For
undergraduate programs, students need to submit score of standardized tests like SAT or
ACT, while for graduate programs, students need to submit score of standardized tests like
GRE or GMAT. All US Universities accept range of English Language Tests like TOEFL,
IELTS, PTE, Duolingo etc. Currently, many US Universities waive the requirement of
submitting standardized test scores for admission in Bachelor & Master programs.

60% or more in Standard 12 for admission in Bachelor programs and 60% or more in
Bachelor for admission in Master programs. The Academic requirement for admission
greatly varies for level of study programs and type of university. There are some universities
in the USA which offer Pathway programs to get entry into Bachelor & Master programs to
International Students with low academic.

The grant of scholarship is basically based on merit and international students have to
demonstrate their eligibility for respective scholarships. Some US Universities specifically
ask for Score of SAT / ACT for undergraduate programs and GRE / GMAT for graduate
programs to offer Scholarship. International Students are advised to check whether specific
US University is asking to submit separate application for Scholarship while submitting their
admission application.

The acceptable IELTS score to study in the USA is 6.0 bands overall for undergraduate
programs and 6.5 band overall for graduate programs. Most US Universities are looking for
an Overall Score of IELTS while few of them require specific score in each section of IELTS.
All US Universities accept equivalent TOEFL Score and many of them accept equivalent
scores of PTE and Duolingo. Many a times, higher score in English language proficiency test
would be helpful to secure scholarship and increase admission chance as well.

USA is famous for range of programs in STEM fields as well health, pharmacy and nursing.

I20 is the official admission letter issued by US Universities. You must have an I-20 issued
by US University or College to apply for Student Visa (F-1) of USA. The I-20 is an official
admission record that US University or College produces from SEVIS (Student and
Exchange Visitor Information System) managed by US Immigration and Custom
Enforcement to refer to the details of International Students.

Yes. After completion of study in the USA, international students are eligible for OPT
(Optional Practical Training) for the duration of 1 year. OPT can be availaed by international
students after completion of their study at each level i.e. Associate, Bachelor, Master.
Additionally, they are eligible for OPT Extension of 2 years if they complete their study in
STEM designated programs.

International Students with valid F1 status can work up to 20 hours per week while school is
in session and full-time during holidays. International Students can officially work on / inside
university campus with whom they have currently enrolled. Most universities pay around
US$ 15 to US$ 25 per hour depending on the type of job. Some Off-campus employment
opportunities are available through programs like Optional Practical Training (OPT) and
Curricular Practical Training (CPT) to international students.

The sponsorship for OPT and CPT programs are managed by US Universities from which
you have completed your studies. They will issue I20 for the same and you must have valid
I20 issued by them throughout the period of your stay bin USA under OPT or CPT.

The Bureau of Labour and Statistics has released data showing that the average pay in the
United States is US$ 6,228 per month or US$ 74,738 per year. In the US, the gross
minimum wage in 2024 comes to US$ 27.77 per hour.

In addition to the many benefits, living expenses and tuition for international students in the
US are high. Apart from tuition fees, they should budget between US$ 10,000 to US$ 20,000
a year for living in the USA.

To become a lawful permanent resident of the United States, you must first obtain a Green
Card. The most common paths to get this status are through employment especially for
highly skilled workers or family sponsorship for immediate relatives of American citizens.

Generally first-degree relatives can sponsor you to study in USA. First-degree relatives
include mother, father, grandmother, grandfather, spouse and siblings. You can take
sponsorship of distance relatives like uncle or aunt in special circumstances. In rare case,
your employer can sponsor you for the purpose of academic upgradation.

International Students are required to pay tuition fees to US Universities only after getting
visa approval from the US Immigration Department. Tuition Fees can be paid to US
Universities term wise as per your Invoice. Many US universities are asking international
students to pay certain amount of Enrollment Deposit (US$ 100-4000) as their commitment
to enroll with them before issuance of I-20 and this is adjusted against your tuition fees.
Students must check refund policy of specific university before making payment of
enrollment deposit to them and confirm whether it is refundable in case of visa refusal or not.

The Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) is a part of the National Security
Investigations Division and acts as a bridge for government organizations and international
students coming to USA for study.
On behalf of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), SEVP manages schools,
international students in the F and M visa classifications and their dependents. The
Department of State (DoS) manages Exchange Visitor Programs, international exchange
visitors in the J visa classification and their dependents.
Both SEVP and DoS use the SEVIS (Student and Exchange Visitor Information System)
(SEVIS) to track and monitor schools; exchange visitor programs; and international students
on (F/M/J Visa) while they are in USA and studying with US Institutions.

Many US Universities made it compulsory to stay on campus specifically for undergraduate
students for 1 or 2 years keeping safety of international students in mind. However, it is not
the case for all universities. For graduate students, it is not mandatory at all.