Study in USA
The widest choice of universities — and the deepest funding
Tuition (per year)
$18,000–$45,000 / year (public universities cost less)
Living costs
$12,000–$18,000 / year
Intakes
Fall (August), Spring (January)
No other country offers the sheer range of the United States: more than 4,000 institutions across every budget, assistantships that can pay for an entire graduate degree, and the OPT programme giving STEM graduates up to three years of American work experience. For ambitious Bangladeshi students in computer science, engineering and business, the USA rewards early planning and strong profiles like nowhere else.
Why USA?
- Assistantships and scholarships can cover most graduate costs
- Up to three years of post-study work through OPT for STEM fields
- Flexible credit system allows changing majors and pace
- Universities at every budget level across fifty states
- Active Bangladeshi student associations on most large campuses
Entry requirements
Undergraduate
- HSC with strong GPA; SAT required by some universities, many test-optional
- IELTS 6.0–6.5 overall or Duolingo 105–120 depending on university
- Essays, extracurricular record and recommendation letters
- Proof of funds covering the first year's total cost for the I-20
Postgraduate
- Four-year bachelor's degree with CGPA 3.0+ preferred
- GRE/GMAT required by some programmes, waived by many
- IELTS 6.5 overall (7.0 improves funding chances) or TOEFL iBT 80–90
- Statement of purpose, CV and three recommendation letters
- Research experience strengthens assistantship applications significantly
Work rights & post-study options
F-1 students may work up to 20 hours per week on campus during semesters. Optional Practical Training provides 12 months of post-study work, extendable by 24 months for STEM degrees — up to three years of US experience in total.
Frequently asked questions
How should I prepare for the F-1 interview in Dhaka?
The interview lasts only a few minutes, so clarity wins: know why you chose your university and course, how your family funds the plan, and what you intend after graduation. We rehearse with realistic mock interviews before every appointment.
Can a Bangladeshi student get full funding in the USA?
Yes — teaching and research assistantships routinely cover full tuition plus a monthly stipend, particularly in STEM departments. Strong grades, research exposure and early emails to professors materially improve the odds, and we target departments with a record of funding international students.
Is the GRE still required?
At most universities, no — many programmes have made it optional or dropped it. A good score still strengthens funding applications at competitive departments, so we advise course by course rather than with a blanket rule.
What does the whole US process cost before tuition?
Budget roughly BDT 1.5–2.5 lakh covering application fees, the SEVIS fee, the visa fee, English tests and courier costs. Assistantships and scholarships can repay that investment many times over.
Ready to start your journey abroad?
Book a free one-to-one consultation with our counsellors — we'll map out your options, costs and timeline in under an hour.