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Language: EnglishCurrency: USDVisa: F-1 student visaUniversities: 15+

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15+ in United States

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Country guide

Before you arrive

Receive I-20 from university
Pay SEVIS fee and apply for F-1 visa
Arrange housing for first semester
Prepare financial documentation for embassy

After arrival

Report to university international office
Attend orientation and SEVIS check-in
Open US bank account
Get state ID/driver permit if needed

Cost of living

Rent varies widely by city ($500–1,500+ shared)
Health insurance often mandatory
Campus meal plans available

Quick facts

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Region

Americas

Latitude

Timezone

varies by state

Emergency

911

Longitude

-97

Subregion

North America

Popular institutions

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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Cambridge

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Stanford University

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Stanford

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Student life tips

CPT/OPT rules apply for work
Car-dependent in many cities
Use ISS office for all visa questions

Harvard University

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Cambridge

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California Institute of Technology

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Pasadena

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University of Chicago

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Chicago

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Princeton University

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Princeton

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Yale University

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New Haven

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Columbia University

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New York

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Why study in United States

Before you arrive
Receive I-20 from university
After arrival
Report to university international office
Cost of living
Rent varies widely by city ($500–1,500+ shared)

Visa overview

F-1 student visa

Living costs

Rent varies widely by city ($500–1,500+ shared)
Health insurance often mandatory
Campus meal plans available

Tuition overview

Average tuition from catalog data: ~$35,000 USD per year (varies by program).

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Before you arrive

Receive I-20 from university
Pay SEVIS fee and apply for F-1 visa
Arrange housing for first semester
Prepare financial documentation for embassy

After you arrive

Report to university international office
Attend orientation and SEVIS check-in
Open US bank account
Get state ID/driver permit if needed

Frequently asked questions

Visa overview — United States

F-1 student visa

Living costs — United States

Rent varies widely by city ($500–1,500+ shared)

How do I choose a university abroad?

Compare programs, tuition, city costs, and visa requirements. Reloka lets you shortlist universities and build a relocation plan.

What documents do I usually need?

Typical documents include academic transcripts, passport, language test scores, and financial proof — requirements vary by country and program.

Can I plan my budget before applying?

Yes. Use Reloka's budget tools to estimate tuition, housing, and living costs for your destination.

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Essential info to help you plan your move

Before you arrive

Receive I-20 from university

See guide below

After arrival

Report to university international office

See guide below

Cost of living

Rent varies widely by city ($500–1,500+ shared)

See guide below

United States

Country guide

Popular institutions

Why study in United States

Visa overview

Living costs

Tuition overview

Before you arrive

After you arrive

Frequently asked questions

Visa overview — United States

Living costs — United States

How do I choose a university abroad?

What documents do I usually need?

Can I plan my budget before applying?

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