Destination guide
Study in the United States.
The widest range of programs anywhere, and the deepest funding pools at postgraduate level. Assistantships and departmental funding make fully funded Master's and PhD study a realistic goal rather than a long shot.
- Main intake
- Fall (Aug/Sep)
- Student visa
- F-1 student visa
- Funding
- Assistantships and merit aid
At a glance
The essentials
What to know before you apply.
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Typical intakes
Fall (August/September) is the main intake and carries the most funding. Spring (January) is smaller, and a few programs add a summer entry.
02
Funding outlook
Merit scholarships at undergraduate level; teaching and research assistantships at postgraduate level, which often cover tuition and pay a stipend. Need-based aid for international students exists but is concentrated at a small number of well-endowed universities.
03
Visa route
F-1 student visa. Expect an in-person interview, and financial evidence covering at least the first year.
Official source: Study in the States (US DHS)Rules and funding change often. This page was last reviewed in November 2026. Always confirm requirements with the official source before you apply.
How we help
Shortlist, funding and visa, for the United States.
Shortlist
Navigator matches you to programs in the United States against real applicant data, so the list fits your profile and budget.
Explore NavigatorFunding
It finds the funding you actually qualify for, by country and program, and our counselors help you apply for it.
Admissions consultingVisa
We walk the F-1 student visa route step by step, from document checklists to interview practice. The embassy decides; we prepare you thoroughly.
Visa consulting
Tests you may need.
Most universities ask for proof of English, and some programs ask for the GRE, GMAT or SAT. See the score guides.
Where you apply from matters.
Funding routes, visa scrutiny and credential recognition all differ by where you start.
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