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New York City · USAPhoto credits ↗
🇺🇸 North America

Study in USA.

The essentials, in one place.

Use this snapshot to decide whether USA fits your academic goals and resources. Requirements can differ by qualification, institution and application route.

Tuition$15,000 - $50,000+ (Assistantships available)
Financial evidenceI-20 Form Amount (1st year total)
Language requirementsIELTS 6.5, Duolingo, or GRE
Visa routeF1 Visa Interview (Confidence is Key)
Reference snapshot: 2026-10-18. Review dates come from the reference dataset; ScholarsRoad has not independently reverified every entry. Use the official links to confirm current requirements.

From shortlist to application.

Apply through each institution’s own system. For Fulbright, use the current USEFP call; for research support, investigate departmental RA and TA opportunities.

Before you commit
An assistantship is a competitive offer, not an automatic STEM benefit. Prepare genuine academic and financial evidence and understand the purpose of your intended study before the visa interview.
  1. Identify programmes that accept your qualification. Ask admissions about equivalence if your Pakistani award is not clearly listed.
  2. Read the individual course requirements and deadline. Confirm language evidence, prerequisites and any selection test.
  3. Prepare your academic records, references and personal statement. Follow the institution’s instructions for certified documents.
  4. Submit through the university or its designated national portal. Keep your account, receipts and application number.
  5. After an offer, check the student visa procedure for applicants residing in Pakistan and prepare the required financial evidence.
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Explore support for your studies.

Compare the award’s eligibility, coverage and application route. Admission and scholarship applications may have different deadlines.

AAUW International Fellowships (Master's and Doctorate) ↗Fulbright Scholarship for Pakistan (Master's and PhD) ↗HEC US-Pakistan Knowledge Corridor PhD Scholarship Program ↗Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program (Pakistan) ↗Knight-Hennessy Scholars ↗
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Work while you study.

Bachelor'sConditional · 20 hours/week
On campus only, 20 h/week in term; full-time in breaks
Master'sConditional · 20 hours/week
On campus only, 20 h/week in term; full-time in breaks
PhDConditional · 20 hours/week
On campus only, 20 h/week in term; full-time in breaks

On campus only, 20 h/week in term; off-campus only via CPT/OPT

After your qualification

OPT 12 months; STEM OPT extension +24 months (STEM degrees, E-Verify employer)

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Your preparation checklist.

Track the essentials here, then reconcile this list with the exact university and embassy checklist.

Go directly to the source.

These authority and institution links accompany the reference dataset. They are your starting point for checking the latest rules.