🇧🇩 Bangladesh → 🇺🇸 United States

Study in United States from Bangladesh

Studying in the USA from Bangladesh opens the world's largest university system and OPT work rights, with the F-1 interview held at the embassy in Dhaka.

Tuition $20,000–$55,000/year Visa 4–8 wks Free for students

🇧🇩 Bangladesh

From

🇺🇸 United States

4–8 wks

Visa

OPT

Post-study

American campuses draw many Bangladeshi students through their vast range of programmes, assistantships, and OPT work authorisation of one to three years after graduation. Cost and the F-1 interview are the main hurdles.

Tuition of $20,000–$55,000 a year means most rely on funding and family support, and you must evidence full first-year costs before the SEVIS and visa stages.

Document steps, I-20 and SEVIS from Bangladesh

Apply via the Common App or directly, with your board and university documents attested through the relevant education board and the Ministry of Education where requested. After admission your institution issues the I-20, you pay the SEVIS fee of $350, and you attend the F-1 interview at the US Embassy in Dhaka, which serves Bangladeshi applicants directly.

Costs, scholarships, visa timeline and OPT

Budget tuition of $20,000–$55,000 a year plus living costs of $1,200–$2,500 a month, and be ready to prove full one-year costs for the F-1 visa. Processing after the interview is typically 4–8 weeks. Bangladeshi students can pursue the Fulbright programme, university assistantships or NSF fellowships, and graduates gain 12 months of OPT, extendable to 36 months for STEM fields.

Your path from Bangladesh to United States

Apply via Common App or directly. I-20 issued by institution after admission. SEVIS fee ($350) required. F-1 visa interview at US Embassy.

1
Register free & build your profile
Create a student account and tell us your grades, budget and goals. It takes five minutes and costs nothing.
2
Get matched to universities
Our advisors shortlist programmes that fit your profile and explain admission requirements and deadlines.
3
Prepare documents & apply
We help you assemble transcripts, language scores and financial proof, then submit strong applications.
4
Visa & departure support
Once admitted, we guide your student visa application and help you prepare for arrival.

Costs, visa & requirements

Tuition	$20,000–$55,000/year
Living costs	$1,200–$2,500/month
Visa type	F-1 Student Visa (SEVIS)
Financial proof	Full 1-year costs (tuition + living)
Processing time	4–8 weeks
Language	TOEFL 80+ or IELTS 6.5+
Scholarships	Fulbright Programme, University Assistantships, NSF Graduate Fellowships

In-person support in Dhaka

Our Bangladesh office helps Bangladesh students with National University documentation, bKash payment integration, Embassy liaison and more — free of charge.

Visit our Bangladesh office →

Frequently asked questions

Where is the F-1 visa interview held for Bangladeshi students?

At the US Embassy in Dhaka, which processes F-1 student visa interviews for Bangladeshi applicants directly, so no travel abroad is needed for this step.

How much money must I show for a US student visa from Bangladesh?

You must document the full first-year cost of attendance, covering tuition and living expenses, as stated on your I-20 before the F-1 visa stage.

How long can Bangladeshi graduates work in the US?

Graduates receive 12 months of OPT, and those in STEM fields can apply for a 24-month extension, allowing up to three years of post-study work.