Study in USA – Information for Bangladeshi Students

We see numerous students thrive to study in USA. But, why? The very basic reasons are quality education, various study options, diverse culture, and a guaranteed 12-month job visa after graduation.

If you are also one of them, searching for result-oriented solutions to join the exclusive community of USA-degree holders, HT Global is here to assist you.

To help in the whole process, we list some vital information for Bangladeshi students regarding admission and visa processing, along with costs, scholarship details, etc.

Why Study in USA from Bangladesh

The following points have proven helpful in deciding on studying in the USA.

• Most universities in the United States consistently ranked first.
• There are numerous Bangladeshi communities scattered throughout the USA.
• Diversified culture and social security. Also, a significant number of part-time jobs are available that pay more than $8 per hour.
• Studying at an American institute means you learn and adopt updated industrial skills.
• If you can manage a job, you have a better chance of obtaining permanent residency.
• The citizens of the USA always welcome Bangladeshi students.
• Safe, clean, and peaceful living.
• Happening life.

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Details of Higher Education System of USA

Below are some facts about the country’s higher education system.

Higher Education System

• As of November 2022, there are 948,519 international students enrolled.
• More than 4,000 higher education institutions are currently providing educational facilities to students from all over the world.
• Almost every university offers bachelor's, master's, MPhil, and Ph.D. degrees in subject areas such as science, the arts, business, engineering, medicine, etc.
• The universities and colleges are research-focused.
• The standard timelines for a bachelor's, master's, and Ph.D. are 4, 2, and 5 years, respectively. There are three intakes for international students: May, September, and January.
• As of November 2021, the USA's higher education system ranked first in the world.

Application Process

Here, we detail the admission process for Bangladeshi students step-by-step.

• Select the desired field of study and select institutes.
• Compare the universities and choose two or three. The reason for multiple selections is that, if your application is rejected by one university, there is no risk in waiting for the next intake.
• Get the certificate and transcript evaluation. There are several organizations (including third-party providers) that provide this service, like IERF, WES, IACE, etc. Please note that you have to pay some fees; the average is $250.
• Arrange two recommendation letters. It is always better if the referees are academics.
• Arrange the specialized test (IELTS/TOFEL/GRE/SAT/GMAT) report.
• Go to the university site and create a prospective international student account. Log in to your account and fill out every piece of information—personal, academic, financial, etc.
• Upload all the document copies.
• Please note that, depending on university requirements, you may need to send hard copies of the documents, attested or verified by a notary public. If required, send the documents to the university via FedEx or UPS.
• The required documents are a passport copy, certificates and transcripts, the specialized testing report, recommendation letters, a statement of purpose, a CV, financial documents, a degree evaluation report, etc.
• Please note that there is an application fee that ranges from $35 to $100.
• Follow up with the respective entity.
• Upon receiving the acceptance letter, get a medical examination report (select a US embassy-approved one).
• Apply for the visa.
• Upon getting a visa, arrange the travel.

Scholarships

Below are the facts about scholarships for Bangladeshi students.

• There are several scholarships available for Bangladeshi students, including university scholarships, US government scholarships, and non-government scholarships.
• Scholarship amounts range from $1,000 to $70,000, depending on the institute, level of education, scholarship type, excellency, etc.
• Some of the scholarships even offer a 100% discount on tuition fees.
• Scholarships are highly competitive.

Cost of Study in USA

The total cost includes two segments: tuition fees and living costs. Here, we’ve provided a comprehensive point of view regarding the expenses of a Bangladeshi student studying in the USA.

• For undergraduate study in the USA, tuition fees range from $20,000 to $55,000 per year.
• For postgraduate study in the USA, tuition fees range from $20,000 to $36,000 per year.
• For certificate and university preparation courses in the USA, tuition fees range from $6,000 to $20,000 per year.
• For MPhil and Ph.D. tuition fees, please contact HT Global by filling out this FORM.
• For accommodations in university residence halls, the monthly cost ranges from $1,000 to $1,500. And for staying outside of town (self-arranged), the monthly rental fees range from $250 to $500 (mostly on a sharing basis).
• Monthly food costs: $150 to $300. However, these costs depend on personal habits. Home cooking certainly allows for a handsome amount of money-saving.

Visa Application Process

It is impossible to deny that obtaining a student visa in the United States is difficult. But experts at HT Global Consultancy are highly experienced in dealing with associated regulations, document preparation, etc. It has allowed us to achieve a nearly 100% visa success rate in recent years.

However, we detail the student visa application-related information for Bangladeshi students in this section.

• Pay the tuition fee in full or in part as per the respective institute policy.
• Get Form I-20 approval from the university, college, or polytechnic institute.
• Prepare the following documents: an acceptance letter, a passport with a minimum of six-month validity, a NID or birth certificate, one recent photo, proof of ability to bear the associated costs, a specialized test report (IELTS/TOEFL/SAT/GRE/GMAT), a medical examination report, etc.
• Go to the USA Visa Application site and fill out the DS-160 form online.
• Pay the student visa application fee of $160 at EBL Skylounge.
• Go to this website: CLICK HERECreate an account to make an appointment. You have to enter the application fee payment receipt number, theDS-160 10-digit barcode number, and your passport number.
• After receiving the appointment time, go to the embassy with all the required documents. Take the printed appointment letter and DS-160 confirmation page along with all documents.
• Attend the interview as per the given time slot.
• Collect the passport with the visa stamp.
• Make your travel plans and leave the country.