Study abroad
United States
The widest choice of programmes and research funding, with OPT and STEM-OPT giving up to three years of post-study work for eligible fields.
At a glance
The essentials for United States
- Visa
- F-1 (I-20 and SEVIS)
- Post-study work
- OPT 12 months, STEM-OPT +24 months
- Intakes
- Fall and Spring
- I-20 issued after admission and financial documentation review
- SEVIS fee and visa interview preparation are decisive steps
- Assistantships and funding materially change the total cost
- STEM designation extends work authorisation significantly
Popular universities & institutes in United States
- Harvard University
- MIT
- Stanford University
- Columbia University
- UCLA
- UT Austin
- UIUC
- Purdue University
- Arizona State University
- Northeastern University
Routes
Main pathways we work with
- F-1
F-1 student visa
Academic study visa with on-campus work rights and OPT eligibility.
- OPT
Optional Practical Training
Twelve months of work authorisation in your field of study.
- J-1
J-1 exchange visitor
Exchange and research programmes with sponsor-specific conditions.
Our process
How we help you into United States
Every engagement runs the same way, so you always know what happens next and what it costs.
Profile evaluation
Academics, backlogs, gaps, test scores and budget reviewed before any university is named.
Shortlist & counselling
Six to ten realistic options across two or three countries, with honest ambitious / balanced / safe labels.
SOP, LOR & documents
Statement of purpose, letters of recommendation, resume and portfolios drafted, reviewed and submitted with each application.
Offers & decisions
Offers compared on total cost, work rights, stay-back options and graduate outcomes — not on brochures.
Visa file
Enrolment confirmation, funds evidence, health cover and the student visa application lodged together.
Departure & landing
Pre-departure briefing, arrival support and post-arrival compliance so nothing is missed in the first month.
FAQs
United States questions
Let's map your pathway — and the money behind it
A first consultation covers eligibility, realistic timelines, total cost and the tax consequences of the move. You leave with a written plan, not a brochure.