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Study in USA
International students typically budget around $53,000 per year in USA (tuition ~$35,000 + living costs ~$18,000). OPT allows about 12 months of post-study work, extendable by 24 months for STEM degrees. Usually via employer-sponsored H-1B (lottery-based) and later a green card — possible but competitive and slow.
Avg tuition / yr
$35,000
Avg living cost / yr
$18,000
Health insurance / yr
$2,000
Student visa fee
$535
Typical graduate salary
$75,000
Languages
English
Safety score
62/100
PR score
55/100
Post-study work
OPT allows about 12 months of post-study work, extendable by 24 months for STEM degrees.
PR pathway
Usually via employer-sponsored H-1B (lottery-based) and later a green card — possible but competitive and slow.
Visa
F-1 student visa. Budget for the visa fee plus the SEVIS fee, and expect an embassy interview.
⚠️ Figures are estimates. Verify current visa rules and costs on official government sites before deciding.
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