Study in the USA from Dubai

The United States hosts more international students than any other country and offers the widest choice of undergraduate majors, graduate research and MBA programs. For UAE-based families, the pull is a globally recognised degree, strong on-campus career services and a legal 12–36 month post-study work window through OPT.

Our Dubai team handles the whole application — from university shortlisting to SEVIS I-20, DS-160 and the F-1 visa interview at the US Consulate.

• Program breadth — Choose majors freely in year 1–2; combine minors and double majors.
• Research funding — Assistantships and scholarships at Master's and PhD level for strong profiles.
• OPT & STEM OPT — Work 12 months after graduation; STEM graduates get a 24-month extension.
• UAE community — Large GCC and Indian diaspora at most major universities — familiar food, prayer facilities, culture.

US costs vary widely by state, public vs private and program. The ranges below are typical planning figures for undergraduate and taught Master's — we build a personalised budget once we shortlist your universities.

• Undergraduate — 12th-grade completion (CBSE / MoE / IB / A-Levels) with a strong overall score.
• Master's / MBA — 3–4 year bachelor's degree; some MBAs expect 2–5 years of work experience.
• English proof — IELTS 6.0–7.5 or TOEFL iBT 79–100 depending on program (waivers available for English-medium schooling).
• Standardised tests — SAT/ACT for select undergraduate programs; GRE / GMAT for Master's and MBA at competitive schools.

Once you accept an I-20 from a SEVP-certified university, you file the F-1 visa. Our team drafts the DS-160, prepares your financial packet and coaches you for the US Consulate interview in Dubai or Abu Dhabi.

1. 1
   Receive your I-20

   University issues Form I-20 after you accept the offer and share financial documents.
2. 2
   Pay SEVIS fee

   Register with the SEVIS I-901 system and keep the payment receipt.
3. 3
   Complete DS-160

   Fill the online non-immigrant visa application and pay the MRV fee.
4. 4
   Book the interview

   Schedule at the US Embassy in Abu Dhabi or Consulate in Dubai.
5. 5
   Attend interview

   Carry I-20, SEVIS receipt, DS-160 confirmation, passport, financials.
6. 6
   Travel & report

   Enter USA up to 30 days before the program start date and check in with the DSO on campus.

1. 1
   Free profile review

   We map your grades, budget and target intake in a 20-minute call at our Dubai office or on WhatsApp.
2. 2
   University shortlist

   6–10 universities across ambitious, target and safe options — with real fee ranges.
3. 3
   Application pack

   Statement of Purpose, LORs, resume, transcripts, English test score submission.
4. 4
   Offer & I-20

   We help you evaluate offers, pay the deposit and receive Form I-20.
5. 5
   F-1 visa filing

   SEVIS + DS-160 + mock interview + Dubai consulate booking.
6. 6
   Pre-departure

   Forex, insurance, accommodation and airport handover briefing.