Foothill College

Los Altos Hills, California, United States · Community college · established 1957

Diploma, certificate or associate degreeLast checked: 25 October 2026

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Overview

Quick answer: Foothill College is a community college in Los Altos Hills, California, United States, offering diploma, certificate or associate degree programmes. Indicative international tuition is USD 10,000 to USD 13,000 a year; English: IELTS 6 overall or equivalent.

Community college: 2-year associate degree or certificate, then transfer to a university to finish the bachelor's. Check SEVP certification for the F-1 I-20.

Location

Los Altos Hills, California, United States

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Type

Community college

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Established

1957

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Levels

Diploma, certificate or associate degree

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Indicative tuition

USD 10,000 to USD 13,000 a year

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In taka (approx.)

about BDT 12.2 lakh to BDT 15.9 lakh a year

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English (typical)

IELTS 6 overall or equivalent

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Official website

foothill.edu

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Popular subject areas

Subject areas where Foothill College offers programmes. Open a subject to compare other universities.

Computer Science & IT Business & MBA Natural Sciences Nursing & Health Sciences

Fees and cost of study (estimate in BDT)

Item (per year)	USD	BDT (approx.)
Tuition (mid-range estimate)	USD 11,500	BDT 14.0 lakh
Living costs (typical, 12 months)	USD 18,000	BDT 22.0 lakh
Total first year	USD 29,500	BDT 36.0 lakh

Estimate only, using rates of 25 October 2026. The official visa funds rule for United States is in our United States guide.

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Admission requirements and documents

Typical documents for Bangladeshi applicants. The programme page decides the final list.

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

How to apply to Foothill College

Where to apply: on the official admissions or international students page of foothill.edu or through the official system below. The full list of programmes and every subject is in the official course catalogue there.

Official application systems for United States

Study in the States (SEVP, F-1 rules)

Step by step

Pick the associate programme and the university you plan to transfer to later (check the transfer agreement).
Apply on the college's international student page; many accept HSC results with IELTS 5.5 to 6.0 or their own English test.
Send the bank or sponsor statement the college asks for, so it can issue the I-20.
Pay the SEVIS I-901 fee, book the F-1 visa interview at the US Embassy Dhaka and prepare true, clear answers.
Arrive before orientation and keep full-time enrolment.

Timeline (typical, plan backwards from the start date)

Intakes in United States: Fall (August/September) and Spring (January)

When	What to do
8 to 5 months before	Choose the college and transfer plan; English test.
5 to 3 months	Apply, send the bank statement, receive the I-20.
3 to 1 months	SEVIS fee, F-1 visa interview in Dhaka.
Last month	Flights, orientation.

Application deadlines differ by programme; scholarship deadlines come first. Confirm every date on the official page. Confirm with counsellor

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Student visa for United States

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.

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

Full United States guide

Scholarships to look at

Fulbright (USA) (Master's, PhD)

Also check the university's own scholarships page. No scholarship is guaranteed.

Frequently asked questions

What is the tuition fee at Foothill College for Bangladeshi students?

Indicative tuition is USD 10,000 to USD 13,000 a year (about BDT 12.2 lakh upwards). Fees differ by programme and year, so check the official fee page before you apply.

What IELTS score does Foothill College need?

Many programmes ask for about IELTS 6 overall, but some ask for more. Check the English requirement on the programme page.

Can Bangladeshi students apply to Foothill College?

Yes. Bangladeshi applicants apply as international students. Entry depends on the programme's academic, English and document requirements.

How do I get a student visa for United States?

After you receive your offer, follow the United States student visa steps in our United States guide. Our counsellors can review your file before you submit.

How do I apply to Foothill College?

Apply on the official admissions page of foothill.edu or through Study in the States (SEVP, F-1 rules). Prepare your passport, attested certificates, English score and statement first, and apply well before the deadline.