Study in USA

Home to the largest number of top-ranked universities

Flexible degrees, world-class research and up to three years of practical training for STEM graduates make the USA the most popular destination for Indian students.

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Avg. tuition: ₹20–50 L / year (approx.)
Living cost: ₹8–15 L / year (approx.)
Intakes: Fall (Aug–Sep), Spring (Jan), Summer (May)
Post-study work: OPT 12 months, plus up to 24 months STEM extension
Currency: US Dollar (USD)
Language: English

Studying in USA: overview

Flexible degrees, world-class research and up to three years of practical training for STEM graduates make the USA the most popular destination for Indian students.

Popular intakes	Fall (Aug–Sep), Spring (Jan), Summer (May)
Average tuition	₹20–50 L / year (approx.)
Living cost	₹8–15 L / year (approx.)
Exams accepted	SAT, GRE, GMAT, TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo
Post-study work	OPT 12 months, plus up to 24 months STEM extension
Universities listed	3

Why study in USA?

Over 150 universities in global top-500 rankings
Flexible curriculum: change majors, add minors
STEM graduates can work up to 3 years on OPT
Large Indian student and alumni community
Assistantships and merit scholarships for master's and PhD

Top universities in USA

Sorted by world ranking. Tuition is indicative per year for international students.

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Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

Cambridge, MA, USA

World rank

#1 QS 2025

Tuition

₹48–55 L / year (approx.)

Computer Science Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering MBA (Sloan)

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Harvard University

Cambridge, MA, USA

World rank

#4 QS 2025

Tuition

₹48–60 L / year (approx.)

MBA Law Public Policy Computer Science

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Stanford University

Stanford, CA, USA

World rank

#6 QS 2025

Tuition

₹50–60 L / year (approx.)

Computer Science MBA Electrical Engineering Management Science

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Popular courses in USA

MS in Computer Science MS in Data Science MBA MS in Business Analytics MS in Engineering Management BS in Computer Science

Cost of studying in USA

Tuition fee

₹20–50 L / year (approx.)

Depends on the university, course level and subject. STEM and MBA programmes usually cost more.

Living expenses

₹8–15 L / year (approx.)

Rent, food, transport, health insurance and personal costs. Big cities cost more.

Figures are indicative and converted to Indian rupees; exchange rates and fees change every year.

Exams required to study in USA

IELTS IELTS Academic English proficiency · Score Band 0–9 TOEFL TOEFL iBT English proficiency · Score 0–120 Duoli Duolingo English Test English proficiency · Score 10–160 GRE GRE General Test Graduate admissions · Score 260–340 (Verbal + Quant) GMAT GMAT Focus Edition Business school admissions · Score 205–805 SAT SAT Undergraduate admissions · Score 400–1600

USA student visa

F-1 student visa. You need an I-20 from your university, SEVIS fee payment, proof of funds and a visa interview at a US consulate.

Work after study: OPT 12 months, plus up to 24 months STEM extension

Scholarships to study in USA

Fulbright-Nehru Master's Fellowships
University merit scholarships
Graduate teaching and research assistantships

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Tuition is around ₹20–50 L / year (approx.), with living costs of about ₹8–15 L / year (approx.). Costs vary by university, course and city.

The main intakes are Fall (Aug–Sep), Spring (Jan), Summer (May). Start your application 8–12 months before the intake you want.

Universities in USA commonly accept SAT, GRE, GMAT, TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo. The exact tests and scores depend on your course and university.

OPT 12 months, plus up to 24 months STEM extension. Rules change from time to time, so check the latest immigration guidance.

F-1 student visa. You need an I-20 from your university, SEVIS fee payment, proof of funds and a visa interview at a US consulate.

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