OPT & STEM OPT
12 months of Optional Practical Training, extended to 36 months for STEM graduates.
Destinations
Study in USA
Research powerhouses, flexible majors and up to 3 years of OPT work authorisation.
Overview
Why choose United States
Studying in the USA provides an education that is second to none: world-class research opportunities, unmatched cultural experience and the widest choice of programmes anywhere. American degrees are flexible — you can change majors, combine subjects and build a profile that matches your career.
Assistantships
Teaching and research assistantships can cover tuition plus a monthly stipend.
Campus experience
Career fairs, alumni networks and on-campus employment up to 20 hours per week.
Top universities
- Harvard University
- Stanford University
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
- University of California, Berkeley
- Columbia University
- University of Chicago
Study visa process
What you need to apply
- Valid passport (covering the full duration of study)
- Offer / acceptance letter from the university
- Proof of funds — bank statements or sponsor documents
- English proficiency evidence (IELTS, TOEFL or MOI)
- Academic transcripts and degree certificates
- Health insurance and medical clearance where required
- Biometrics, application fee and visa interview
Cost of study
Budget at a glance
- Tuition
- $10,000 – $60,000+ per year
- Accommodation
- $500 – $2,500 per month
- Living expenses
- $800 – $1,500 per month
- Health insurance
- $500 – $2,000 per year
Scholarships
Funding available in United States
Fulbright Foreign Student Program
Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program
Knight-Hennessy Scholars (Stanford University)
International Merit Scholarships (University of Oregon and others)
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