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Study in United States from Bangladesh

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Quick answer: Students get an I-20 from a SEVP-certified school, pay the SEVIS fee and attend an F-1 visa interview at the US Embassy in Dhaka.

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F-1 visa fee

USD 185

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SEVIS I-901 fee

USD 350

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Visa integrity fee

USD 250 reported, not yet confirmed on an official page

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Interview

US Embassy Dhaka; social media screening for F, M and J applicants (announced 18 June 2025)

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Intakes

Fall (August/September) and Spring (January)

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Tuition

About USD 20,000 to 60,000 a year

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Work

On campus up to 20 hours a week in term; OPT 12 months, STEM extension 24 months

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English

Usually TOEFL iBT 79 to 100 or IELTS 6.5 to 7.0

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Bangladesh-specific notes

  • The F-1 is a non-immigrant visa: you must show you intend to return (section 214(b)). Do not trust anyone who promises PR or a green card.
  • Check every school on the SEVP school search and its accreditation before you apply.
  • Interview question banks are for practice only. Speak about your real plans and finances.

Step-by-step from Dhaka

  1. Shortlist accredited schools and check funding.
  2. Apply (many deadlines are December to February for Fall).
  3. Receive admission and the I-20.
  4. Pay the SEVIS I-901 fee and complete the DS-160.
  5. Book and attend the interview at the US Embassy Dhaka.

Document checklist

The university and the visa authority decide the final list. Our counsellor confirms yours.

  • Passport valid for the whole course (renew early if it expires within 18 months)
  • SSC and HSC (or O/A level) certificates and mark sheets; bachelor's certificate and transcript for postgraduate study
  • English test result (IELTS Academic, PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT or Duolingo, as the university accepts) or a medium-of-instruction letter where accepted
  • Statement of purpose or motivation letter written by you, plus CV
  • Two recommendation letters where the programme asks for them
  • Sponsor documents: bank statement and solvency certificate, sponsor's income proof, TIN and tax return acknowledgement
  • Birth certificate or NID; names and dates must match the passport and certificates

Cost of studying in United States (estimate)

Per yearUSDBDT (approx.)
Tuition (range)USD 20,000 to USD 60,000BDT 24.4 lakh to BDT 73.2 lakh
Living (typical)USD 18,000BDT 22.0 lakh

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Scholarships for United States

Fulbright (USA)

Master's, PhD

  • Round: Check the US Embassy Dhaka education pages for the current call Confirm with counsellor

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to study in United States from Bangladesh?

Indicative tuition is USD 20,000 to USD 60,000 a year (about BDT 24.4 lakh to BDT 73.2 lakh), plus living costs of roughly USD 18,000 a year (about BDT 22.0 lakh). Official visa funds rules are listed on this page.

Which documents do Bangladeshi students need for United States?

Usually your passport, academic certificates and transcripts, an English test result, statement of purpose, and sponsor financial documents. The full list and Bangladesh-specific notes are on this page.

Can I work while studying in United States?

On campus up to 20 hours a week in term; OPT 12 months, STEM extension 24 months. Check the current rule on the official immigration page.

What are the intakes in United States?

Fall (August/September) and Spring (January). Apply 6 to 10 months before the intake you want.

Sources

Decisions are made by the university and the immigration authority. Fees and rules change, so confirm before you pay.

Universities in United States

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Stanford University

Stanford, California, United States · Private · Est. 1885

  • Tuition fromUSD 60,000about BDT 73.2 lakh / yr
  • IELTS (PG)7+typical
  • LevelsUG PG PhDoffered
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Harvard University

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States · Private · Est. 1636

  • Tuition fromUSD 57,000about BDT 69.5 lakh / yr
  • IELTS (PG)7+typical
  • LevelsUG PG PhDoffered
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University of Michigan

Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States · Public · Est. 1817

  • Tuition fromUSD 55,000about BDT 67.1 lakh / yr
  • IELTS (PG)7+typical
  • LevelsUG PG PhDoffered
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Purdue University

West Lafayette, Indiana, United States · Public · Est. 1869

  • Tuition fromUSD 30,000about BDT 36.6 lakh / yr
  • IELTS (PG)6.5+typical
  • LevelsUG PG PhDoffered
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Northeastern University

Boston, Massachusetts, United States · Private · Est. 1898

  • Tuition fromUSD 35,000about BDT 42.7 lakh / yr
  • IELTS (PG)6.5+typical
  • LevelsUG PG PhDoffered
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