The widest choice of universities and research opportunities anywhere, especially for STEM.

Why the USA?

The US has the largest, most varied university system in the world — thousands of institutions ranging from small specialised colleges to major research universities. For STEM fields, research opportunities, or the broadest possible range of course combinations, it’s often unmatched. It’s a bigger commitment in cost and process too, which is exactly why the shortlisting conversation matters more here than anywhere else.

Entry requirements

• IELTS overall band typically 6.5–7.0, or an equivalent TOEFL score
• Standardised tests for some courses (GRE or GMAT, depending on the programme)
• Requirements vary widely by university tier and course — we confirm the exact figure for your shortlist in your free session

Applying for a course that requires IELTS? We coach for it at our own Nashik centre, with band targets set from your actual university shortlist — see IELTS coaching in Nashik.

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Visa & timeline

• Apply for an F-1 student visa after receiving your I-20 form and paying the SEVIS fee
• Optional Practical Training (OPT) offers 12 months of work authorisation after graduation
• Eligible STEM degrees can extend OPT by a further 24 months
• Visa interview scheduling and documentation timelines vary, so we build in enough runway when planning your application

How Prime helps

• Shortlisting universities realistically matched to your profile and budget
• SOP and full application support
• I-20 and visa interview preparation, handled by the same team end to end
• Visa documentation backed by specialists with 27 years of experience across 40+ countries