Tuition a year
$20,000 to $55,000
Indicative range for an international student. Varies by university and subject.
United States of America
Study in United States of America
Unlock opportunities at top-ranked universities and innovative hubs. Explore diverse landscapes, from coast to coast. Experience a melting pot of cultures and gain a global perspective.
The numbers, up front
Indicative annual ranges in US dollars for an international student. Use them to shortlist, then let a counsellor price your actual choices.
Living a year
$12,000 to $20,000
Rent, food, transport and everyday costs. Cities differ far more than countries do.
Intakes
Fall and Spring
Apply at least nine months before the intake you want.
After you graduate
OPT, 1 to 3 years
The post study work position as it currently stands.
Why students choose it
Unlock opportunities at top-ranked universities and innovative hubs. Explore diverse landscapes, from coast to coast. Experience a melting pot of cultures and gain a global perspective.
- Bachelors is typically four years, Masters one to two
- Optional Practical Training lets you work after graduating
- SAT or GRE may be required depending on the university
- Strong funding culture, from assistantships to merit awards
Universities in United States of America
Go straight to each institution's own website, where the current admissions contact is always published. The full directory, with a guide for every university, is in LEAD Quest.
Search the full directory
Looking for a phone number? University switchboards and admissions inboxes change constantly, so we link to the official site rather than printing a number that might be wrong by the time you call it. If you would rather we made the approach, that is what a counsellor is for.
Funding in United States of America
Award values and deadlines change every cycle, so read the current call on the official page.
How to actually win one
Fulbright Foreign Student Program
United States Department of State, administered in Pakistan by USEFP
Fully funded Masters and PhD. One of the largest Fulbright programmes in the world runs in Pakistan.
Official page
Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship
United States Department of State
A non degree year of study and professional experience for mid career professionals.
Official page
University merit and assistantship funding
Individual universities
Teaching and research assistantships often cover tuition plus a stipend, especially at PhD level.
Official pageSafety in United States of America
Save these before you fly, not after you land.
United States of America
Campus police have their own direct line, save it on arrival
- Add your campus security number in your first week.
- Register with the Embassy of Pakistan, Washington DC so they can help quickly in an emergency.
- Keep a cloud copy of your passport, visa and offer letter.
Plan your application
Free tools that work for United States of America as well as anywhere else.
Cost calculator
Seven questions and an indicative total for the whole programme, not just year one.
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Printable planners
Application tracker, document checklist, budget sheet and a pre departure timeline.
Print themWinning a scholarship
What selection panels actually reward, and the timeline that makes an application competitive.
Read the guide
LEAD Quest
Not sure this is the right country at all? Answer a few questions and find out for free.
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Serious about United States of America?
Bring your transcripts and your budget to a free session. We will tell you which universities are realistic, what it will really cost and which intake you can still make.
