Study inBroad bachelor's and master's options with dedicated admissions and arrival support.
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Overview
Why study in the USA?
The widest choice of universities and subjects, flexible degrees and strong STEM work options, with scholarships and assistantships for strong applicants.
- Flexible four-year bachelor's degrees with a major you can choose later
- STEM master's degrees with up to 3 years of OPT work authorisation
- Merit scholarships and graduate assistantships
- Research universities and industry links across every state
Capital
Washington, D.C.
Official language
Hawaiian, Spanish
Currency
United States dollar
Population
340 million
As of 2024
Region
English-speaking leaders
University cities
Tempe, Boston, New York, Richardson
+5 more
Student essentials
Intakes, visa and work rights in the USA
Intakes
Fall (August–September, main) and Spring (January).
Student visa
F-1 student visa with an I-20, SEVIS fee, financial documents and an interview at a US embassy or consulate in your country of residence.
Part-time work
Up to 20 hours a week on campus during semesters on an F-1 visa.
After graduation
Optional Practical Training (OPT): 12 months, plus a 24-month extension for eligible STEM degrees.
Living costs
Typically USD 1,200–2,500 a month depending on the city; your I-20 lists the amount you must show.
Rules reviewed October 2026. Visa and work rules change often; we confirm the current position for your nationality when you apply.
Costs & duration
What to budget for
Indicative annual tuition across the programmes we list in the USA. Fees vary by university, course and intake.
Bachelor's
178 programmes- Tuition per year
- USD 32,104–72,626
- Typical length
- 4 years
Typical entry requirements
Class 12 or an equivalent high-school qualification (CBSE, ISC, State Boards, A-levels, IB, WAEC or a national diploma) is accepted, with subject grades set by each course. SAT/ACT is optional at many universities; English via IELTS, TOEFL or Duolingo.
Master's
264 programmes- Tuition per year
- USD 17,897–63,264
- Typical length
- 1–2 years
Typical entry requirements
A recognised bachelor's (16 years of education preferred; many accept 3-year degrees case by case), GRE/GMAT where required, and IELTS/TOEFL.
Planning figures only. Fees change by course, intake and nationality; we confirm the exact amount in writing before you apply.
Universities
10 universities in United States
How to apply
Your route to United States, step by step
- 01
Find where you fit
Tell us your grades, budget and ambitions. We shortlist countries, universities and courses that genuinely match, not the ones that pay the most commission.
- 02
Applications, handled
Documents, statements of purpose and deadlines across every university on your list, tracked in one place by our experienced counselling team.
- 03
Visa without the guesswork
Financial documents, SOPs and mock interviews prepared by specialists who do this every day.
- 04
Land with a plan
Flights, accommodation, airport pickup and orientation, so your first week is about your new city, not paperwork.
FAQs
Studying in the USA: common questions
Across the programmes on AmbleWave's the USA shortlist, indicative annual tuition is USD 32,104–72,626 for bachelor's and USD 17,897–63,264 for master's programmes. Fees vary by university, course and intake, and we confirm the exact amount in writing before you apply.
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