United States
The widest choice of programs and the largest research funding pool, offset by higher costs and a stricter visa interview.
3
Programs
2
Universities
72%
visa Success Rate
90
Post-Study Stay Duration
Highlights:
- STEM graduates get three years of OPT work authorisation
- Assistantships can cover full tuition at graduate level
- Requires a documented F-1 visa interview
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Tuition Fees
$20,000 – $55,000
Cost of Living
$12,000 – $20,000
Language Requirement
TOEFL 80+ or IELTS 6.5
Work Rights (Students)
20 hrs/week on campus
Post-Study Stay Duration
1 year OPT (3 years for STEM)
Permanent Residency
Employer-sponsored, no fixed timeline
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