Study in the USA
Your path to an American degree, guided personally
From university shortlisting to your F-1 visa decision — a clear, honest plan built around your goals and budget.
Book Your Free ConsultationWhy the USA?
Home to the world’s most-ranked universities, unmatched career opportunities through OPT, and the largest Indian student community of any country.
Talk to Akshay4 Universities in the Global Top 10
MIT, Stanford, Harvard and more lead the world rankings, with 192 US institutions featured overall (QS 2026).
Up to 3 Years of Work Authorization
12 months of OPT, extendable to 36 months for STEM graduates — real work experience before you decide your next step.
Work Up to 20 Hours a Week
On-campus employment during term helps offset your living costs while you study.
India Is the #1 Source Country
Indian students now outnumber every other nationality on US campuses, with strong communities in nearly every state.
3,63,000+
Indian students in the USA (2024–25)
3 Yrs
Maximum OPT work authorization (STEM fields)
#1
Source country for international students in the US
USD 185
Standard F-1 visa application (MRV) fee
Where You Could Study
Top Universities in the USA
Rank #1
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Min. IELTS Required: 7.0
Rank #3
Stanford University
Stanford, California
Min. IELTS Required: 7.0
Rank #5
Harvard University
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Min. IELTS Required: 7.0
Rank #38
Columbia University
New York City, New York
Min. IELTS Required: 7.0
Intakes in the USA 2026-27
US universities offer three intakes a year, with Fall being the primary intake for most programs.
Primary Intake — Apply Now
Fall Intake
August/September 2026
Application Opening Soon
Spring Intake
January 2027
Limited Programs
Summer Intake
May 2027
Plan Your Budget
Cost of Studying in the USA
Tuition and living costs vary by institution, program, and city. Use this as a planning guide — Akshay can help you find options within your budget.
Program Level
Associate DegreeUSD 8,000 – 15,000
Undergraduate (Bachelor’s)USD 20,000 – 45,000
Postgraduate (Master’s)USD 25,000 – 55,000
MBAUSD 40,000 – 80,000
PhD / DoctoralUSD 20,000 – 40,000
Average Monthly Living Costs
New York CityUSD 1,800 – 2,600
BostonUSD 1,600 – 2,300
San Francisco Bay AreaUSD 1,900 – 2,800
ChicagoUSD 1,300 – 1,900
Texas Cities (Dallas/Austin)USD 1,100 – 1,700
The Process
How to Get Your USA Student Visa
A step-by-step guide to the US F-1 student visa. Akshay personally walks you through each step and document.
01
Receive I-20 Form
Get your Certificate of Eligibility (Form I-20) from your accepting US institution.
02
Pay the SEVIS Fee
Pay the I-901 SEVIS fee and keep the confirmation for your visa interview.
03
Complete the DS-160 Form
Fill out the online nonimmigrant visa application and pay the MRV visa fee.
04
Schedule Your Visa Interview
Book your slot at the nearest US Embassy or Consulate as early as possible.
05
Attend the Interview
Akshay preps you for common questions to help you present a confident, genuine case.
06
Travel to the USA
You can enter the US up to 30 days before your program start date on Form I-20.
USD 185
Visa Application (MRV) Fee
2-8 Wks
Average Interview Wait Time
Required Documents
Copy of a valid passport
Form I-20 from your university
SEVIS fee (I-901) payment receipt
DS-160 confirmation page
Proof of financial capacity
Academic transcripts & test scores (TOEFL/IELTS)