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Student Visa
The United States hosts more international students than any other country, with a vast number of world-ranked universities across diverse regions and disciplines. While costs are high, scholarship opportunities are plentiful.
Student Visa
Visa Type
F-1 Student Visa
Requirements
- •I-20 form from your institution
- •SEVIS fee payment ($350)
- •DS-160 form
- •Visa application fee ($185)
- •English proficiency proof (TOEFL etc.)
- •Financial support documents
Duration
Duration of program + 60-day grace period
Cost
SEVIS $350 + Visa fee $185
Cost Overview
Annual Tuition
$20,000 – $60,000
Monthly Living Cost
$1,500/月
Popular Cities
- New York
- Los Angeles
- Boston
- San Francisco
- Seattle
Popular Universities
- MIT
- Harvard University
- Stanford University
- University of California (UCLA / UC Berkeley)
- New York University (NYU)
Study Tips
- 1.Community college to 4-year university transfer is a common and cost-effective path
- 2.OPT allows up to 1 year of work after graduation (3 years for STEM)
- 3.Health insurance is mandatory — most schools offer their own plans
- 4.Tipping culture is standard in the US
Info for Japanese Students
The Japanese student and expat community in the US is one of the largest in the world. Most universities have a Japanese Student Association (JSA), and Japanese language support is widely available.
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