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Study in United States

Four-year bachelor's programs with a flexible major/minor system, two-year master's programs, and PhDs that combine coursework and research. Liberal arts colleges focus on undergraduate breadth; research universities emphasize graduate work. Most applicants apply via the Common App or Coalition App to multiple schools at once.

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Application platform

Common App

Intakes

Fall (Aug/Sep) · Spring (Jan)

Tuition (USD/yr, undergrad)

$11,000–$65,000

Student visa

F-1 Student Visa

Top universities

20 institutions we cover in United States.

Cambridge, Massachusetts · Est. 1861

MIT is consistently ranked among the world's top universities for engineering, computer science, physics, and economics. Admission is highly selective and need-blind for all applicants, including international students. MIT uses its own application portal rather than the Common App.

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Cambridge, Massachusetts · Est. 1636

The oldest higher education institution in the United States, Harvard is known for its liberal arts undergraduate program, Harvard Business School, Harvard Law, and Harvard Medical School. Admission is need-blind for U.S. applicants and need-aware (still generous) for international students.

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Stanford, California · Est. 1885

Stanford sits at the heart of Silicon Valley and is a top destination for computer science, engineering, and business. The Graduate School of Business and School of Engineering are among the most competitive in the world.

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Pasadena, California · Est. 1891

Caltech is a small, intensely research-focused institute with about 1,000 undergraduates. It has produced more Nobel laureates per capita than any other university and operates NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory.

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Princeton, New Jersey · Est. 1746

Princeton emphasizes undergraduate education at the highest level and offers full need-based financial aid to all admitted students, including internationals. Known for mathematics, physics, public and international affairs (SPIA), and the senior thesis tradition.

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New Haven, Connecticut · Est. 1701

A founding Ivy with an undergraduate residential college system, Yale is strong across humanities, social sciences, drama, and law. Yale Law School is consistently ranked first in the U.S.

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Entrance exams

Standardised tests used by universities in United States.

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Common questions about United States

How do you apply to universities in United States?

Most applicants apply via Common App. Confirm current requirements on the official university or application-platform website before applying.

When are the main intakes in United States?

The main intakes are Fall (Aug/Sep), Spring (Jan). Application deadlines vary by university — always verify on the official source.

How much does it cost to study in United States?

Undergraduate tuition is roughly $11,000–$65,000 per year (USD). Fees change every academic year — verify on the official university website.

What student visa do you need for United States?

F-1 Student Visa. Immigration rules change frequently — verify on the official government source before applying.

Can you work while studying in United States?

Up to 20 hrs/week on-campus during term; full-time on breaks. OPT after graduation. Work rules can change — verify on the official source before relying on them.

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