Study in the USA

Everything you need to know about studying in the USA as an international student.

Why study in the USA?

The United States’ university system is renowned for its student experience as well as the quality of its programs and ground-breaking research. The US has a long history of international students choosing to study there, and most universities have a strong international student support system, ensuring you’re getting the most from your experience.

University life in the USA has a strong focus on societies and sports — universities encourage students to get involved and create facilities to ensure they can make the most of their time on campus.

The US is a good choice for students wanting to improve their English skills.

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What are the best programs in the USA?

If you’re looking to do a bachelor’s program, the average amount of time needed for completion is around four years. The curriculum of many undergraduate programs is based on a “liberal arts” philosophy in which students are required to study courses from a range of subjects to form a broad educational foundation and choose a major to focus on for your last two years of study. However, more career-specific degrees exist such as business, medical, or engineering.

Whether you’re looking to study for a bachelor’s, master’s, PhD, or MBA in the USA, Studee can help you find the perfect university for you.

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What is the cost of studying in the USA?

University fees in the USA range between $25,000 - $35,000 per year depending on your specific program and whether or not the university is public or private. Living costs can vary dramatically depending on your chosen state and city.

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Key facts

US dollar $ Currency
16 million Student population
English Language
1400+ Universities

Where can you study in the USA?

Every state has something different to offer: whether you want beaches, national parks, or sprawling cities, you’ll find it in the US.

New York and California are popular choices for university students, but they can be some of the most expensive places for living costs.

- Abilene
- Ada
- Alameda
- Alliance
- Alma
- Angola
- Appleton
- Athens
- Atlanta
- Auburn
- Austin
- Banner Elk
- Baton Rouge
- Bellingham
- Berkeley
- Bloomington
- Boca Raton
- Boston
- Bridgeport
- Burlington
- Campbellsville
- Cape Girardeau
- Cedar City
- Chicago
- Cleveland
- Colchester
- Columbia
- Coos Bay
- Corpus Christi
- Cresson
- Crookston
- Dallas
- Dayton
- Elgin
- Elkins
- Ellensburg
- Eugene
- Fairfield
- Fort Lauderdale
- Galloway Township
- Glassboro
- Greensboro
- Greenville
- Hanover
- Harrisonburg
- Hartford
- Hattiesburg
- Henderson
- Hesston
- High Point
- Holland
- Huntingdon
- Irvine
- Jacksonville
- Kearney
- Kenosha
- Kent
- Lacey
- Laramie
- Las Vegas
- Lawrence
- Lexington
- Livingston
- Lodi
- Long Beach
- Longview
- Los Angeles
- Marion
- Mattoon
- Miami
- Midway
- Millersville
- Mobile
- Montgomery
- Mount Pleasant
- Murray
- Nacogdoches
- Naperville
- Nashville
- New York City
- Oakland
- Oklahoma City
- Orange
- Orlando
- Oswego
- Oxford
- Palm Desert
- Phoenix
- Portales
- Portland
- Radford
- Riverside
- Rochester
- Rutherford
- Sacramento
- Salt Lake City
- San Antonio
- San Bernardino
- San Diego
- San Francisco
- San Jose
- Santa Clarita
- Scranton
- Seaside
- Seattle
- Spearfish
- Spokane
- Springfield
- St. Louis
- Stockton
- Tallahassee
- Thomasville
- Toledo
- Tulsa
- Utica
- Waco
- Washington DC
- Wayne
- Wenham
- West Long Branch
- West Palm Beach
- Whitewater
- Wichita Falls
- Wilkes-Barre
- Wilmington
- Worcester

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What are the requirements to study in the USA?

Qualifications

Proof of secondary school completion is necessary for US university admission. If a university doesn’t believe you meet the requirements necessary they may offer you a pathway program. This means completing an English language course or associate degree before moving to your chosen degree.

English language tests

If you’re wanting to study in the US then take a TOEFL iBT test, as this is the most popular method of academic language testing in the US.

USA student visa

You’ll need an F1 student visa to study as an international student in the US.

Although your student visa is for a full time undergraduate or postgraduate degree, you generally won’t be able to work during your time as a student. In some cases work on campus may be granted, but you shouldn’t rely on this possibility.

USA student visa requirements

How to study in the USA

Choose a university and program in the USA
Ensure you can meet the specific requirements set by the US university and take any necessary English tests
Create an account with the university to fill in an online or printed form. Submit your application which will include sections such as personal data, educational background, and a letter of intent
Submit supporting documents which may include translated and official transcripts, test scores, and bank statements
Pay any application fees if necessary
Receive notification of an offer
Accept your offer and pay any deposits or fees to secure your place
Arrange for your F1 visa