Study in United States from Siliguri & North Bengal
The largest choice of universities, up to 3 years of STEM work, and the deepest research and funding pool.
Who it suits: High-achieving students targeting top-ranked, research-heavy, or STEM programs — with the budget or scholarship profile to match.
Costs and entry rules are reviewed regularly and confirmed with you on your counseling call.
What makes it work for our students
- The world's widest choice of universities and specialisations.
- STEM degrees qualify for up to 3 years of OPT work experience.
- Assistantships and merit scholarships can offset the high sticker price.
Course families
- MS Computer Science
- MS Data Science
- MBA
- MS Engineering
- MS Business Analytics
Things most agents won't tell you
The 'sticker price' is rarely what strong students pay — assistantships, fee waivers, and merit aid change the maths. We model funded vs unfunded scenarios before you apply.
STEM-designated programs (the 3-year OPT) aren't only CS and engineering — many analytics, economics, and even design programs carry the STEM CIP code. Always check the code, not the course name.
Standardised tests are back in flux — some universities are test-optional, others reinstated GRE/SAT. The right test strategy depends on the exact shortlist.
Interview preparation matters more for the US than anywhere else. Most rejections I see come from a weak 'intent' and funding story, not academics.
How current our knowledge is
A short log of recent university meetings, briefings, and visits. Knowledge of a destination decays fast — these are how we keep it fresh.
- UMass Boston delegate briefingApr 2026
- US university funding & OPT update sessionFeb 2026
- US admissions interview prep workshopJan 2026
Tools we built to help you decide on United States
Use these for an immediate read; book a counseling call when you want a tailored plan.
Cost Calculator
Pick destination, course level, field, and accommodation. See an indicative total cost — tuition, living, and one-time setup — in INR.
Estimate the costFind scholarships
Tell us your destination, field, academic profile, and stage. We surface the scholarship categories worth applying to.
Match scholarshipsPlan your timeline
Pick your destination and intake. We reverse-engineer the milestones — IELTS, applications, offers, and pre-departure — month by month.
Plan your timelineUniversities we work with
Institutions we regularly place North Bengal students at in United States — part of the 500+ partner panel we apply through as a Global Reach associate.
Post-study work, in plain English
12-month OPT, extendable to 36 months for STEM degrees (F-1) — subject to current USCIS rules
Stay-back rules in United States are reviewed periodically by the government. We confirm the current position with you before you finalise your university and intake — what you read today might shift by your application window.
Working backwards from an intake? See the United States application timeline
Thinking about United States?
Find out whether it fits your profile and budget — counseling built around you, no commitment.
Frequently asked — studying in United States
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Ready to figure out where you'll study?
Two-minute Course Finder gives you indicative pathways instantly, then we follow up with a 1-on-1 counseling session.