United States
North America • Languages: English
Highlights
- • Top-ranked research universities
- • OPT: 12 months (36 months for STEM)
- • Strong funding for PhD programs
Visa basics
- Visa type
- F-1 Student Visa
- Processing time
- 2–8 weeks (varies by post)
- Proof of funds
- $50000
Work rights
- During study
- On-campus only (20h/week in term)
- After graduation
- OPT 12 months; STEM extension +24 months
Tuition (annual)
- Public universities
- $20000 – $40000
- Private universities
- $40000 – $70000
Living cost (monthly)
- Rent
- $800 – $2500
- Food
- $400
- Transport
- $120
- Health insurance
- $200
- Misc
- $250
- Average total
- $2620
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