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Study in United States
The world’s largest choice of universities
Overview
Why study in United States?
The USA offers unmatched variety — thousands of accredited institutions, flexible curricula and world-leading research. Optional Practical Training (OPT) allows graduates to gain US work experience, with extended periods for eligible STEM graduates.
- Thousands of accredited universities and colleges
- Flexible curriculum — explore subjects before choosing a major
- OPT work authorisation, extended for eligible STEM degrees
- Generous merit scholarships and assistantships
Student life
Huge variety of campuses and cities, strong student support services and a diverse international community.
Popular student cities
Popular courses
Costs
What it costs to study in United States
Tuition fees
Approx. USD 15,000 – 45,000 per year
Living costs
Approx. USD 1,000 – 2,000 per month depending on the city
Also budget for visa fees, health insurance, flights, accommodation deposits and your first month’s expenses. Your counsellor will prepare a full cost breakdown for your chosen university.
Requirements
Admission requirements
Academic
- Bachelor’s: Intermediate / A-Levels; SAT optional at many universities
- Master’s: 16 years of education
- Strong statement of purpose and recommendation letters
English / language
IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo — usually IELTS 6.0–6.5 or TOEFL 79–90. Some programmes require GRE / GMAT / SAT.
Documents for your application
- Academic transcripts and certificates
- Valid passport
- English test result or accepted alternative
- Statement of purpose / motivation letter
- Updated CV
- Reference letters (programme dependent)
Student Visa
The United States student visa process
F-1 student visa (I-20 required)
- 1
Receive your admission and I-20 form
- 2
Pay the SEVIS I-901 fee
- 3
Complete the DS-160 online application
- 4
Pay the visa fee and book your interview
- 5
Attend the F-1 visa interview at the US Embassy
- 6
Receive your visa and travel
Typical visa documents
- Passport
- I-20
- SEVIS fee receipt
- DS-160 confirmation
- Financial documents covering the I-20 amount
- Academic documents and test scores
Work & Stay
Working during and after your studies
Part-time work while studying
F-1 students can work on campus up to 20 hours per week during term. Off-campus work requires CPT or OPT authorisation.
After graduation
OPT allows 12 months of work after graduation, extended by up to 24 months for eligible STEM degrees.
Universities
Universities in United States
Examples of institutions students apply to — your counsellor will build a shortlist that fits your profile.
University of Bridgeport43 programs
Bridgeport, Connecticut. A private university on Connecticut's coast, with schools of engineering, business, health sciences, nursing, chiropractic, acupuncture and education. It is known for its large international graduate cohort, especially in STEM master's programs, and offers merit scholarships and graduate assistantships to international students.
- Accelerated BSNBachelor’s · US$12,354 per semesterApply →
- BA Criminal Justice and Human SecurityBachelor’s · US$16,925 per semesterApply →
- BA/BS BiologyBachelor’s · US$16,925 per semesterApply →
- BA/BS MathematicsBachelor’s · US$16,925 per semesterApply →
- BM MusicBachelor’s · US$16,925 per semesterApply →
- BS AccountingBachelor’s · US$16,925 per semesterApply →
- BS Business AdministrationBachelor’s · US$16,925 per semesterApply →
- BS Computer EngineeringBachelor’s · US$16,925 per semesterApply →
- BS Computer Engineering TechnologyBachelor’s · US$16,925 per semesterApply →
- BS Computer ScienceBachelor’s · US$16,925 per semesterApply →
- BS Data AnalyticsBachelor’s · US$16,925 per semesterApply →
- BS Dental HygieneBachelor’s · US$20,147 per semesterApply →
- BS Electrical EngineeringBachelor’s · US$16,925 per semesterApply →
- BS English and Professional WritingBachelor’s · US$16,925 per semesterApply →
- BS FinanceBachelor’s · US$16,925 per semesterApply →
- BS General StudiesBachelor’s · US$16,925 per semesterApply →
- BS Health SciencesBachelor’s · US$16,925 per semesterApply →
- BS Human ServicesBachelor’s · US$16,925 per semesterApply →
- BS Human Services and Psychology (dual major)Bachelor’s · US$16,925 per semesterApply →
- BS MarketingBachelor’s · US$16,925 per semesterApply →
- BS Mechanical EngineeringBachelor’s · US$16,925 per semesterApply →
- BS Nursing (BSN)Bachelor’s · US$19,359 per semesterApply →
- BS PsychologyBachelor’s · US$16,925 per semesterApply →
- BS Sport ManagementBachelor’s · US$16,925 per semesterApply →
- Doctor of Chiropractic (DC)Doctoral / PhD · US$16,155 per semesterApply →
- PhD Computer Science and EngineeringDoctoral / PhD · US$1,100 per creditApply →
- M.Ed. Student Affairs Administration and LeadershipMaster’s · US$805 per creditApply →
- MBA Business AdministrationMaster’s · US$955 per creditApply →
- MS AcupunctureMaster’s · US$685 per creditApply →
- MS Artificial IntelligenceMaster’s · US$1,100 per creditApply →
- MS Biomedical EngineeringMaster’s · US$1,100 per creditApply →
- MS Computer EngineeringMaster’s · US$1,100 per creditApply →
- MS Computer ScienceMaster’s · US$1,100 per creditApply →
- MS CounselingMaster’s · US$830 per creditApply →
- MS Electrical EngineeringMaster’s · US$1,100 per creditApply →
- MS Elementary EducationMaster’s · US$805 per creditApply →
- MS FinanceMaster’s · US$955 per creditApply →
- MS Mechanical EngineeringMaster’s · US$1,100 per creditApply →
- MS Music EducationMaster’s · US$830 per creditApply →
- MS Physician AssistantMaster’s · US$122,735Apply →
William Paterson University77 programs
Wayne, New Jersey. A public New Jersey state university about 20 miles from New York City, organised into colleges of arts/humanities/social sciences, business, education, and science and health. It is a designated Hispanic- and minority-serving institution, and international students on F-1/J-1 visas receive the Pioneer Award, which brings tuition close to the in-state rate.
- BA Africana World Studies (Humanities & Arts or Social Sciences & Community Development track)Bachelor’s · US$27,384 per yearApply →
- BA AnthropologyBachelor’s · US$27,384 per yearApply →
- BA ChemistryBachelor’s · US$27,384 per yearApply →
- BA Communication (General; Film, Television & Audio; Journalism; Public Relations)Bachelor’s · US$27,384 per yearApply →
- BA Community Development & Social JusticeBachelor’s · US$27,384 per yearApply →
- BA Criminology & Criminal JusticeBachelor’s · US$27,384 per yearApply →
- BA Disability StudiesBachelor’s · US$27,384 per yearApply →
- BA Elementary Education (K-6 or K-6/5-8)Bachelor’s · US$27,384 per yearApply →
- BA English (incl. Education Track)Bachelor’s · US$27,384 per yearApply →
- BA Environmental Science & Sustainability - Earth Science TrackBachelor’s · US$27,384 per yearApply →
- BA EthicsBachelor’s · US$27,384 per yearApply →
- BA Global AsiaBachelor’s · US$27,384 per yearApply →
- BA HistoryBachelor’s · US$27,384 per yearApply →
- BA Integrated Math & Science (Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science or Mathematics track)Bachelor’s · US$27,384 per yearApply →
- BA Latin American and Latinx StudiesBachelor’s · US$27,384 per yearApply →
- BA Leadership and Professional StudiesBachelor’s · US$27,384 per yearApply →
- BA Legal StudiesBachelor’s · US$27,384 per yearApply →
- BA Liberal Studies - Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences TrackBachelor’s · US$27,384 per yearApply →
- BA MathematicsBachelor’s · US$27,384 per yearApply →
- BA Musical Studies (incl. Digital Music Creation, Popular Music tracks)Bachelor’s · US$27,384 per yearApply →
- BA Political ScienceBachelor’s · US$27,384 per yearApply →
- BA PsychologyBachelor’s · US$27,384 per yearApply →
- BA Secondary Education K-12 (Art, Biology, Chemistry, Physical Science, Earth Science, English, Math, Social Studies, Spanish)Bachelor’s · US$27,384 per yearApply →
- BA SociologyBachelor’s · US$27,384 per yearApply →
- BA SpanishBachelor’s · US$27,384 per yearApply →
- BA Sport ManagementBachelor’s · US$27,384 per yearApply →
- BA Studio ArtBachelor’s · US$27,384 per yearApply →
- BA Urban Planning and PolicyBachelor’s · US$27,384 per yearApply →
- BA Women's & Gender StudiesBachelor’s · US$27,384 per yearApply →
- Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)Bachelor’s · US$27,384 per yearApply →
- BFA Art - Animation & MultimediaBachelor’s · US$27,384 per yearApply →
- BFA Art - Graphic & Interactive DesignBachelor’s · US$27,384 per yearApply →
- BM Music (Performance, Jazz Studies, Music Education K-12, Music & Entertainment Industries, Sound Engineering Arts)Bachelor’s · US$27,384 per yearApply →
- BS AccountingBachelor’s · US$27,384 per yearApply →
- BS Actuarial ScienceBachelor’s · US$27,384 per yearApply →
- BS Applied Business AnalyticsBachelor’s · US$27,384 per yearApply →
- BS Biology (General, Ecology, Organismal Biology, Pre-Medical Professions)Bachelor’s · US$27,384 per yearApply →
- BS BiotechnologyBachelor’s · US$27,384 per yearApply →
- BS Chemistry (ACS-certified)Bachelor’s · US$27,384 per yearApply →
- BS Computer ScienceBachelor’s · US$27,384 per yearApply →
Scholarships
Scholarships for United States
FAQs
Studying in United States: your questions
What are the intakes for studying in United States?
Main intakes are: Fall (August/September) & Spring (January). We recommend starting your application 6–10 months before your chosen intake.
How much does it cost to study in United States?
Typical tuition is Approx. USD 15,000 – 45,000 per year. Living costs: Approx. USD 1,000 – 2,000 per month depending on the city.
Which student visa do I need for United States?
You will need: F-1 student visa (I-20 required). LeadX prepares your complete file and guides you through each step.
Can I work while studying in United States?
F-1 students can work on campus up to 20 hours per week during term. Off-campus work requires CPT or OPT authorisation.
Can I stay in United States after graduation?
OPT allows 12 months of work after graduation, extended by up to 24 months for eligible STEM degrees.
What English level do I need for United States?
IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo — usually IELTS 6.0–6.5 or TOEFL 79–90. Some programmes require GRE / GMAT / SAT.
Fees, intakes, work rights and visa rules are indicative and change regularly. Your LeadX counsellor will confirm the latest official requirements for your chosen university and programme.
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