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Study in United States
World-leading research, OPT and STEM extensions
The USA hosts more top-100 universities than any other country and remains the gold standard for STEM, business and research programs. F-1 students in STEM fields enjoy up to 36 months of Optional Practical Training (OPT), making the US a strong choice for careers in tech, engineering and data.
Tuition
USD 25,000 – 65,000 / year (approx. ₹21–55 lakh)
Living costs
USD 12,000 – 18,000 / year (approx. ₹10–15 lakh)
Intakes
Fall (August) · Spring (January) · limited Summer intake
Post-study work
12 months of Optional Practical Training + 24 months STEM extension.
Top universities in United States
- MIT
- Stanford University
- Harvard University
- Carnegie Mellon University
- University of California, Berkeley
- Columbia University
- Georgia Tech
- Purdue University
- Arizona State University
- Northeastern University
Popular courses
- Computer Science
- Data Science & AI
- Electrical / Mechanical Engineering
- MBA
- Business Analytics
- Finance
- Public Health
Scholarships
Merit-based tuition waivers, graduate assistantships (RA/TA), Fulbright, and Inlaks — from partial tuition to full funding with stipend.
Student visa
F-1 student visa with I-20, DS-160, SEVIS fee and a consular interview. Strong academic profile and financial documents are key.
Career & PR
12 months of Optional Practical Training + 24 months STEM extension. H-1B pathway to long-term employment.
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