How can I study in the USA?

International students can study in the US by applying for an F-1 student visa after getting selected by any US university. You need to apply to accredited universities, and after getting selected, you can apply for the USA student visa or F-1 visa. Students need to meet the eligibility requirements to apply for both universities and a USA student visa. Every year, around 1,075,496 international students migrate to the country for study purposes. The country is home to more than 5000 universities with 197 QS-World Ranking institutes. 

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What are the admission requirements for studying in the US?

The following are the requirements to apply to a renowned university in the USA:

Level of Study	Admission Requirements for U.S. Universities
Bachelor’s Degree	Minimum GPA: 2.5 – 3.6
	Minimum TOEFL: 61 – 100
	A high school diploma
Undergraduate Pathway Programs	Minimum GPA: 2.0 – 3.0
	Minimum TOEFL: 55 – 79
	A high school diploma
Master’s Degree	Minimum GPA: 2.5 – 3.5
	Minimum TOEFL: 78 – 100
	A bachelor's degree
Graduate Pathway Programs	Minimum GPA: 2.5 – 3.4
	Minimum TOEFL: 55 – 99
	A bachelor's degree

 

What are the eligibility requirements for applying for a USA Student Visa?

The following are the eligibility requirements to apply for a USA Student visa:

• Essay or research proposal
• A valid passport with at least 6 months of validity
• Evidence of enough money
• Form I-20 sent by the respective US university
• Essay or research proposal
• Letters of recommendation
• Copy of academic transcripts, certificates, and mark sheets
• Confirmation of receipt of visa fee payment
• Receipt of fee for SEVIS
• An original copy of the interview appointment
• Submit the original academic transcripts, certificates, and mark sheets
• A copy of the DS-160 form
• Statement of purpose
• Evidence of sufficient funds
• English language skill test scores (IELTS, TOEFL, PTE Academic, GMAT, GRE, ITEP)

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What are the steps to apply for a USA Student Visa?

The following are the steps to apply for a USA Student visa:

Step 1: After receiving the Form I-20 from the college, start with the visa process

Step 2: Pay the SEVIS fees and complete the DS-160 online application form

Step 3: Attend the visa interview along with the DS-160 form

Step 4: Submit the biometrics 

Step 5: Wait for your visa approval

Step 6: Fly to the USA 

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