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A strong option for students seeking academic flexibility, research, assistantships, and OPT or STEM OPT planning.
Destination overview
The United States offers flexible majors, broad institution choice, research depth, assistantship options, and practical training pathways for eligible F-1 students.
F-1 students may work on campus up to 20 hours per week while school is in session. OPT can provide up to 12 months of field-related work authorization, with a 24-month STEM OPT extension for eligible degrees.
We review this against your grades, budget, intake timing, and long-term plan before recommending options in United States.
We review this against your grades, budget, intake timing, and long-term plan before recommending options in United States.
We review this against your grades, budget, intake timing, and long-term plan before recommending options in United States.
We review this against your grades, budget, intake timing, and long-term plan before recommending options in United States.
Quick facts
A quick study snapshot before students move into visa, cost, university, city, and work decisions.
Capital
Washington, DC
Main intakes
Fall, Spring, Summer
Student status
F-1 for most academic study routes
Work pathway
OPT up to 12 months, with STEM extension options for eligible degrees
Application checklist
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Review this item with your advisor before filing.
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We compare your grades, English score, budget, and preferred course against university entry rules before you apply.
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