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Study in the USA

Study in the United States

From Ivy League to STEM-friendly state flagships, the US hosts 14 of the world's top 20 universities. F-1 visa, OPT and STEM OPT extension offer up to 3 years of work authorisation after graduation.

120+US partner schools
3 yrSTEM OPT
F-1Student visa
Why United States

Reasons students from Asia & Africa choose United States.

Every highlight below maps to a real outcome - visa approval, scholarship, part-time work or post-study settlement.

  • Ivy League, top-100 and accessible state schools
  • STEM OPT - up to 3 years work authorisation
  • Scholarships & graduate assistantships
  • SEVIS I-20 and DS-160 prep end-to-end
  • F-1 visa interview coaching by ex-consular advisors
Partner universities & courses

Top universities & most-wanted courses.

Universities we partner with

  • Harvard University
  • MIT
  • Stanford University
  • Columbia University
  • NYU
  • UC Berkeley / UCLA
  • Carnegie Mellon
  • Arizona State, Texas A&M, University of Texas
  • Northeastern University

Popular courses for United States

  • MS Computer Science
  • MS Data Science / Analytics
  • MBA
  • MS Information Systems (MIS)
  • MS Electrical / Mechanical Engineering
  • MS Business Analytics
  • MS Cybersecurity
Student visa to United States

F-1 Student Visa - at a glance.

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Work while study20 hrs/week on-campus during term
Post-study visaOPT 12 months + STEM OPT 24 months extension
Processing time2-8 weeks post-interview
IntakesFall (August), Spring (January), Summer (limited)
From Bangladesh

Study in United States from Sylhet, Dhaka & Chittagong.

We start strong applicants 12-14 months before intake - SAT/GRE/GMAT prep, university shortlisting and mock interviews. Walk in to our Sylhet office at 1004, West World Shopping City, Zindabazar Saturday to Thursday 11:30am-8pm, or WhatsApp us from anywhere in Bangladesh. UK head office in London E10.

Embassy / VFS in Bangladesh

U.S. Embassy Dhaka - in-person F-1 interview required

Bank seasoning

No fixed seasoning rule, but funds must look credible at interview - 3-6 month history is standard

Processing time

Visa appointment wait can run several months · interview decision usually same day

Best intakes from BD

Primary: Fall (August/September) · Secondary: Spring (January)

What we see working

F-1 approval rate from Dhaka has averaged 60-70% - interview prep makes the biggest difference.

Funds & sponsor docs

We brief you privately on tuition, living-cost proof and sponsor letters once we review your profile.

Most popular United States programmes for Bangladeshi students
MS Computer Science / Data ScienceMS EngineeringMBAPublic Health
End-to-end support

What you get when you choose us.

01 / Service

Career Counselling

1:1 sessions with UK-qualified advisors to map your profile, budget and ambitions to the right course and country.

02 / Service

University Applications

We handle shortlisting, SOPs, LORs, transcripts and submissions across multiple universities in one managed process.

03 / Service

Scholarships & Funding

Access merit, need-based and country-specific scholarships. We brief you on every pound, euro or dollar you can save.

04 / Service

Student Visa Support

CAS, I-20, CoE, Confirmation of Admission - whatever the country calls it, we prepare financial statements, SOPs and mock interviews end-to-end.

05 / Service

IELTS, PTE & Test Prep

Structured coaching and mock testing for IELTS, PTE, TOEFL, Duolingo, GRE, GMAT and SAT - in-person and online.

06 / Service

Pre-Departure & Arrival

Flight bookings, forex, accommodation, airport pickup, SIM, bank account and first-week orientation - all arranged.

07 / Service

Accommodation

Partnered with verified student housing providers across every destination - book before you fly.

08 / Service

Post-Arrival Support

Part-time job leads, NI/SSN registration, GP/healthcare setup and ongoing case management through graduation.

FAQ

Your questions about United States, answered.

Still unsure? A 20-minute free call with our counsellor will get you a written plan.

Talk to an advisor

Compare United States with other top destinations

Many of our Bangladeshi students apply to two or three destinations in parallel - we file applications across multiple countries from the same profile to maximise approval and scholarship outcomes.

Ready to start?

Your United States application - handled end-to-end.

Tell us where you are and what you want to study. We'll reply within 12 hours with a personalised plan.