North America / A NEW PERSPECTIVE
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Build your shortlist around the specific department, curriculum and funding opportunities, rather than the institution name alone.
Explore EducationUSA ↗THE OCTOBER 2026 COUNTRY GUIDE
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These country summaries draw on official pages and clearly labelled search listings. The programme research desk provides published tuition and dates. Individual admission decisions, fee exceptions and visa eligibility depend on the applicable requirements. This is a dated editorial review, not a live sync of every university catalogue.
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United States / Admissions
EducationUSA structures preparation around researching options, financing study, completing applications, the student visa and departure. Universities determine entry requirements and deadlines.
United States / Programmes
Compare the actual degree, research options, campus and qualification requirements. Read each institution’s international admissions instructions rather than assuming one national minimum test score or intake deadline.
United States / Costs
Build a budget from tuition, fees, housing, insurance and travel. Use the school’s international-student financial requirements; there is no universal tuition price for a US degree.
United States / Scholarships
EducationUSA signposts international financial-aid opportunities. Ask each institution about eligible awards, assistantships, the separate application and renewal conditions. Availability differs by course and degree level.
United States / Visa
The official student-visa instructions identify Form I-20 and the DS-160 confirmation among the required evidence. Follow SEVIS-fee and embassy instructions for your F-1 or other applicable category. Admission does not guarantee visa issuance.
United States / Work & graduation
Discuss on-campus work, curricular practical training and optional practical training with your designated school official before accepting work. STEM extensions require additional eligibility and authorisation; a course title alone is not enough.
United States / After graduation
A STEM OPT extension has a 24-month regulatory framework with additional eligibility. The student and employer must complete the applicable Form I-983 training plan and follow DSO and employment-authorisation requirements.
United States / Arrival & housing
Confirm housing through a trusted provider, read the tenancy and cancellation terms, and check deposits before payment. Prepare insurance, enrolment, immigration arrival formalities, emergency contacts and a first-month budget with your institution’s international office.
Official resources first.
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Research & flexible academic pathways. Start with the programme curriculum, teaching language and entry requirements.
Official study resources ↗Follow EducationUSA’s five steps: research options, finance studies, complete applications, apply for a student visa and prepare for departure.
Ask the institution about tuition and scholarships. Plan accommodation, insurance and travel, and check current immigration requirements through the official government source.
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