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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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