Study in the United States
We look forward to helping students like you who would like to study in USA. You will find all the information you need to aid your research in deciding if USA is the best place for you.
Why Study in the USA
More than 750,000 international students study in the USA. That’s more than in any other country in the world.
Diversity of geography, culture and institutions. Thanks to the sheer size of the USA and the large number of institutions, there is a perfect fit for each type of student. Huge, sprawling campuses that feel like cities and small, intimate campuses that feel like a collection of close friends. Tropical islands, dry deserts, snowy plains, the Grand Canyon, California, and New York City. In the USA, there is truly something for every type of student.
Interested? Fill this form today
US student visa types
J Exchange Visa
For participation in an exchange program, including high school and university study.
F Student Visa
Used to study at an accredited US college or university or to study English at an English language institute.
M Student Visa
For non-academic or vocational study or training in the US.
About Studying in USA
The USA has the world’s largest international student population, with more than 1,000,000 students choosing to broaden their education and life experience in the United States. Nearly 5% of all students enrolled in higher-level education in the USA are international students, and the numbers are growing. From the mid-1950’s, when international student enrollment was only just reaching 35,000, international education in the USA has come a long way. There are about 3500 universities in USA that offer the widest choice of over 1000 courses from any field under the sun. 90% of world’s Nobel Laureates teach in US Universities.
Visa requirements for the USA
Additional documentation may also be required:
- Academic preparation documents such as transcripts, diplomas, degrees, or certificates.
- Evidence that you have sufficient funds to maintain your living expenses throughout the period of your stay in the US. This may include bank statements, a financial undertaking by a sponsor to cover your accommodation and living costs, or a scholarship program.
- Evidence that you will leave the US once you have completed your course of study. This is usually in the form of an air ticket out of the US to your home country.
- You may also have to appear for a personal interview at the US embassy or consulate.
You can find out more about each type of visa on the US Government’s Department of State website.
When you arrive in the US, you must:
- Not enter the US more than 30 days before your study program begins
- Contact your designated school official when you first enter the US
- Contact your designated school official again, no later than the program start date listed on your Form I-20
- Make sure your visa remains valid
Once you get your visa, there are things you need to do to ensure it remains valid, including:
- Fulfilling the purpose for why the Department of State issued the visa
- Following the regulations associated with that purpose. While studying in the US, you will need to observe the following rules:
- You must attend and pass all of your classes. If you are finding your studies too difficult, you should speak with your designated school official (DSO) immediately.
- If you think you will be unable to complete your program by the end date listed on your Form I-20, you must talk to your DSO about requesting a possible program extension.
- You must take a full course of study each term. If you cannot study full-time, contact your DSO immediately.
- You cannot drop below a full course of study without consulting with your DSO.