Boston
Education capital, home to MIT and Harvard.
Study in
USA
Research-intensive, flexible, OPT and STEM-OPT pathways.
Why USA
The US has the deepest research university system in the world. For STEM graduates, OPT plus STEM-OPT extension provides up to 36 months of post-completion work authorisation.
- Over 4,000 accredited institutions
- 12 months OPT + 24 months STEM-OPT
- Access to top research labs and venture ecosystems
Popular student cities
Where you'll study and live.
New York
Finance, media and tech, NYU and Columbia.
San Francisco Bay Area
Stanford, Berkeley, Silicon Valley internships.
Top universities
World-class institutions.
Popular courses
What our students study.
- MS Computer Science / AI
- MS Information Systems
- MBA
- MS Business Analytics
- MS Electrical Engineering
Entry requirements
What you need to apply
Academic
- •Bachelor: SAT (optional many), strong academic record
- •Master: GRE / GMAT for many programs, UG grades
English
- •TOEFL 80–100
- •IELTS 6.5–7.5
- •Duolingo widely accepted
Visa overview
Student visa
F-1 Student Visa. Requires I-20, SEVIS fee, DS-160 and consular interview. Interview quality is decisive.
Application steps
- 01Shortlist universities aligned to research and career goals
- 02Take required tests (GRE/GMAT, TOEFL/IELTS)
- 03Submit applications with SOP, LORs, transcripts
- 04Receive I-20, pay SEVIS fee
- 05Attend F-1 visa interview
Scholarships
Lower your fees.
Fulbright, Inlaks, institutional merit awards and assistantships.
Accommodation
On-campus dorms, off-campus apartments, Greek housing at some universities.
Student lifestyle
Highly varied by region; strong campus life, athletics and extracurriculars.
Required documents
Keep these ready
- I-20
- SEVIS fee receipt
- DS-160 confirmation
- Financial documents
- Transcripts and test scores
- SOP and LORs
Student stories
Our students in USA.
“My F-1 interview went smoothly because of three mock interviews. Clear funding, clear intent — approved in 90 seconds.”
Rahul Verma
MS Information Systems, NYU
USA
FAQs
Common questions about USA
It is short and specific. Clear academic intent, funding and ties to India matter most.
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