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Apart from that, there are many reasons to choose the USA as a higher studies destination. So it’s really a great decision to study in the USA from Bangladesh with Scholarships or with self-fund.
Here are the 30 best US universities for Bangladeshi Students below
| University Name | ||
|---|---|---|
| Harvard University | University of Chicago | California Institute of Technology (Caltech) |
| Stanford University | Cornell University | Emory University |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) | Duke University | Rice University |
| University of California Berkeley (UCB) | Johns Hopkins University | University of Washington, Seattle |
| The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) | University of Southern California | Washington University in St. Louis |
| Yale University | Northwestern University | Georgetown University |
| Columbia University | Carnegie Mellon University | The University of California, San Diego (UCSD) |
| Princeton University | University of Michigan | Vanderbilt University |
| New York University (NYU) | Brown University | The University of Texas at Austin |
| University of Pennsylvania | Boston University | The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign |
Here are the top 10 US universities with the most international students below.
Here are some of the best courses you can choose to study in the United States as a student from Bangladesh.
There are more than 5000 colleges and universities in America. The US colleges and universities offer thousands of courses to choose from. Basically, most Bangladeshi students opt for Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Ph.D. to study in the USA. Let’s see the overview of admission requirements in American universities for Bangladeshi students below.
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There are three different types of US student visa available for Bangladeshi students; F-1 Student Visa, J Exchange Visa (J-1), and M Student Visa (M1)
Mostly, Bangladeshi students apply for F-1 Student Visa.
Let’s see what you will need to apply for a student visa in the USA.
Documents Checklist for Visa Application:
SEVIS fee – 360 USD, DS 160 fee – 160 USD (Fees are subject to change at any time without any notice by the American embassy and Immigration Service).
The student also needs to attend an Embassy interview.
Dependents will need to pay the additional Visa application fee and complete another visa application form.
(Contact ‘Career Paths’ for Updated Visa info and Application process)
The cost of studying in the USA varies by institution and level of study. Below you will find average tuition costs per year by institution type:
State College or University:
Bachelor: $15,000 to $35,000
Postgraduate: $20,00–35,000
Doctoral: $28,000–$40,000
Private College or University:
Bachelor: $34,740
Postgraduate: $40,000
Doctoral :$28,000–$40,000
Community College:
Associate Degree $2,527
In addition to tuition, students need to account for housing, food, transportation, and other day-to-day living expenses. Students need to show funds according to the particular university’s living cost in the particular state.
East Coast:
Boston (Massachusetts) and Miami (Florida): $1,500–3,000 USD/Month
Atlanta (Georgia): $1,200–2,200 USD/Month
Philadelphia (Pennsylvania): $800–1,300 USD/Month
Washington D.C. and New York City: $1,700–3,000 USD/Month
West Coast:
Los Angeles (California): $1,500–2,500 USD/Month
San Francisco (California): $2,200–4,000 USD/Month
San Diego (California): $1,400–2,400 USD/Month
Central:
New Orleans (Louisiana): $1,100–2,000 USD/Month
Seattle (Washington): $1,500–2,500 USD/Month
North Central:
Chicago (Illinois): $1,300–2,500 USD/Month
Detroit (Michigan): $1,000–1,800 USD/Month
South:
Dallas (Texas) and Houston (Texas): $1,000–2,000 USD/Month
Private and public universities offer financial incentives for deserving & meritorious students. Merit-based scholarships are awarded based on Academic Records, IELTS / TOEFL/ SAT/ GRE/ GMAT scores, and so on.
There are numerous portals to see what students are eligible for. Below is a list of scholarship portals:
Abroad Planet Scholarship Resources: Online community of international students studying in the United States
College Board: Financial aid source for scholarships, grants, and loans for all USA college-bound students
FastWeb: Scholarship search service
International Education Financial Aid: Scholarship search service for international students
International Scholarships: Scholarship database for international student
Mobility International USA: Scholarship resource for non–USA citizens with disabilities
(‘Career Paths’ will guide you to Find and Apply for a Scholarship)
Let’s see the overview of work opportunities for Bangladeshi Students in the United States
Students with a valid F1 visa are allowed to work on-campus only. Students can work 20-hours per week during regular full-time semesters & full-time during study breaks (including winter and summer breaks). On-campus work is typically available at the school cafeteria, library, research labs, or admissions offices.
International students has two options for working off-campus. They have to complete at least their first academic year to be eligible for off-campus work. The options are:
Curricular Practical Training (CPT): CPT allows students to participate in off-campus training/work/internships in their program curriculum.
Optional Practical Training (OPT): OPT provides students with the option to participate in an off-campus job or internship, given it is in their field of study. There is an option for OPT extensions for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) programs. Students who would like to apply for OPT will need an additional visa. There are two options for students: Pre-Completion OPT & Post-Completion OPT.
After graduation, students can apply to work in the USA temporarily. The prospective employer must apply as a non-immigrant work permit on the applicant’s behalf to the United States Citizenship & Immigration service.
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