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Explore the right university, choose a program that fits your background, and understand the correct student pathway based on where you are applying from.

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Everything in the right place

Your complete USA study pathway.

Start with universities and programs. Then follow the admission and student-status route that matches your circumstances.

U.S. Universities

Browse American universities country-first, then narrow by state, institution type and subject.

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Programs in the USA

Compare bachelor’s, master’s, doctorate, community college, certificate and English programs.

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U.S. Admissions

Understand the academic, English-language, financial and document planning process.

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Apply From Abroad

Follow the overseas F-1 student visa route after admission and issuance of the Form I-20.

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Change of Status

For eligible nonimmigrants already in the United States who may seek F-1 student status through USCIS.

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Costs & Scholarships

Plan tuition, fees, living expenses, insurance, transport and realistic funding options.

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U.S. education options

Flexible pathways for different goals.

Students can research community colleges, four-year universities, graduate schools and English-language programs. The right option depends on academic preparation, finances and long-term goals.

Community college and 2+2 pathways
Bachelor’s and graduate degrees
Doctoral and research study
Certificates and English-language programs

Official five-step approach

Research, finance, apply, visa, depart.

EducationUSA organizes the U.S. study journey into five major stages: research options, finance studies, complete applications, apply for a student visa, and prepare for departure.

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Important distinction

Visa processing and change of status are not the same.

Outside the U.S.

F-1 Visa / Consular Route

After admission and issuance of a Form I-20, a student generally follows the student visa process through the appropriate U.S. embassy or consulate.

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Inside the U.S.

Change to F-1 Status

An eligible person in another nonimmigrant status may request a change to F-1 through USCIS. Approval changes status inside the U.S.; it does not place a visa stamp in the passport.

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