🇺🇸 Study in USA
The widest choice of courses, and three years of work for STEM graduates.
United States at a glance
- Tuition
- $20,000 – $55,000 / year
- Living costs
- $12,000 – $20,000 / year
- Work after study
- 12 months OPT, plus 24 months for STEM courses
- Intakes
- Fall (August), Spring (January)
- Visa route
- F-1 student visa
- English
- IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL 79+, GRE for many programmes
- Funds to show
- Full first-year cost shown on the I-20
- Start applying
- Start 12–15 months before Fall intake
Indicative figures, checked September 2026. Rules change — confirm with the university and the visa authority before you transfer money.
Why students choose it
- STEM-designated courses carry three years of post-study work in total.
- Assistantships and on-campus work reduce the real cost for strong profiles.
- Research output and industry links are unmatched in most fields.
Worth knowing
Visa interviews are decision points, not formalities. Preparation matters more here than anywhere else.
Work after you graduate: 12 months OPT, plus 24 months for STEM courses
12 months of OPT, extended by 24 months for STEM-designated courses. The extension depends on the course code, not the subject name — check it before you accept an offer.
Documents you will need
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When you can start
Not every course runs in every intake. Pick the one your course actually offers, not the soonest one.
| Fall (August) Main intake | The main intake by far. Assistantships and funding are decided here. |
|---|---|
| Spring (January) Second intake | Widely available for master’s, smaller cohorts, less funding. |
| Summer (May) Limited | A handful of programmes only. |
Applying roughly 12–15 months before Fall intake before your intake gives the visa stage enough room.
Universities in USA
A working list, not a ranking. We work with more than these — ask if you have one in mind.
| Arizona State University Tempe, AZ | Very large intake, wide STEM catalogue. |
|---|---|
| Northeastern University Boston, MA | Co-op programme built into most master’s. |
| University of Texas at Dallas Richardson, TX | Strong computing and business, moderate fees. |
| University at Buffalo, SUNY Buffalo, NY | Public, lower fees, large Indian cohort. |
| Purdue University West Lafayette, IN | Engineering research at scale. |
| Illinois Institute of Technology Chicago, IL | STEM-designated master’s, city location. |
| Stevens Institute of Technology Hoboken, NJ | Financial engineering and computing, next to New York. |
| George Mason University Fairfax, VA | Close to the DC technology corridor. |
| University of South Florida Tampa, FL | Public, growing engineering school. |
| San Jose State University San Jose, CA | In Silicon Valley. Competitive for computing. |
What USA costs
Tuition is the number everyone quotes. Add living costs, the visa and flights and the real figure looks different. The calculator adds them up in rupees and shows the loan repayment.
- Tuition a year
- $20,000 – $55,000 / year
- Living a year
- $12,000 – $20,000 / year
- Visa and health
- $185
- Rate used
- ₹88 to 1 USD
The stages we will take you through
From shortlist to landing. Each one is visible in your portal once you start.
- ShortlistCourses matched to your profile and budget
- ApplicationsDocuments checked, then filed with universities
- OfferConditional offers arrive and we compare them
- AcceptConditions met, deposit paid, place confirmed
- CAS or I-20Your university issues the visa sponsorship document
- Visa filedApplication submitted, interview prepared
- Visa decisionPassport returned with the outcome
- DepartureAccommodation, forex, flights, arrival brief
Ask a counsellor about USA
Tell us what you are considering and we will come back with a straight answer — including if it is a bad idea.