What are the best universities to study in the USA?

In the US, there are many best universities to study at, including Princeton University, Yale University, Harvard University, etc. Every year, around 1,075,496 international students migrate to the US to study. The country ranks no.1 for its education system. The number of Indian students in the US increased by 34% in 2024. The country is famous for its world-class education and renowned universities. International students who want to study in the US can apply for the US Student visa or F-1 student visa.

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Top 10 universities to study in the USA

The table below has the list of the names of the top universities in the US, along with the annual fee:

QS World Ranking	University Name	Annual Fee
1	Massachusetts Institute of Technology	$53,450
6	Harvard University	$51,143
10	Stanford University	$92,892
11	California Institute of Technology (Caltech)	$60,816
12	University of Pennsylvania	$88,960
12	University of California, Berkeley (UCB)	$51,032
16	Cornell University	$65,000
21	University of Chicago	$108,000
22	Princeton University	$62,400
23	Yale University	$67,250

 

Requirements for USA Student Visa

The following are the documents required to apply for a USA student visa:

• Statement of purpose
• Essay or research documents
• Academic transcripts and certificates
• English language proficiency test scores like IELTS, GRE, GMAT, TOEFL, PTE Academic
• A valid passport
• Proof of last 3 months bank statement
• A copy of DS-160 
• A copy of the appointment letter
• Form 1-20 received by the US university
• Letters of recommendation
• Fee receipt for SEVIS
• Receipt of visa fee payment
   

Steps to apply for a US student visa

The following are the steps to apply for the US student visa:

Step 1: Start the process after receiving Form I-20 from the college

Step 2: Pay the SEVIS fee and complete the DS-160 online visa form

Step 3: Attend the visa interview

Step 4: Schedule and attend the biometric appointment 

Step 5: Wait for visa approval

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