1) Undergraduate (Bachelor’s) Programs

• Study at a university in the United States for a 4-year bachelor’s degree.
•  Requirements
•  Academic

• Completed HSC or equivalent (high school completion)

• Minimum GPA: 2.5+ (varies by university)

•  English Language Proficiency

• IELTS: 6.0+ (some universities accept 5.5+)

• TOEFL iBT: 70+ (varies by institution)

•  Standardized Tests (Optional for many universities)

• SAT or ACT

  • Not mandatory for many institutions

  • Can strengthen admission chances and scholarship eligibility

•  Required Documents

• SSC & HSC certificates and transcripts

• Valid passport

• Letters of Recommendation (LOR)

• Statement of Purpose (SOP)

• Financial proof (bank statement or education loan)

•  Visa: F-1 Student Visa

• I-20 form issued by the university

• DS-160 confirmation page

• SEVIS fee payment receipt

• Visa interview at the U.S. Embassy

 2) Graduate (Master’s) Programs

• Pursue a Master’s degree in the USA.
•  Requirements
•   Academic

• Completed 4-year Bachelor’s degree

• Minimum GPA: 3.0+ (varies by program and university)

•  English Language Proficiency

• IELTS: 6.5+

• TOEFL iBT: 80+

•  Entrance Tests (Program-dependent)

• GRE (General): Required for many engineering, science, and IT programs

• GMAT: Required for business, management, and MBA programs

•  Required Documents

• Academic transcripts and certificates

• Letters of Recommendation (2–3)

• Statement of Purpose or Research Plan

• CV / Resume

• Financial proof

•  Visa: F-1 Student Visa

• Same visa process as undergraduate programs

•  3) PhD & Research Programs
• Advanced research-focused study, usually after a Master’s degree.
•  Requirements

• Master’s degree (some programs accept a Bachelor’s degree only)

• Strong academic background

• Research proposal or research statement

• Letters of Recommendation

• GRE or subject-specific tests (depending on field)

• Strong English language proficiency

• Note:
  Most PhD programs offer full funding, including tuition waiver and a monthly stipend.
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•  Student Visa Basics

• F-1 Visa is the most common visa for degree programs

• Required documents:

  • Valid passport

  • I-20 form

  • SEVIS fee receipt

  • DS-160 confirmation

  • Visa interview

  • Proof of funds

• Important Update:
  From October 2025, most applicants must attend an in-person visa interview (interview waiver has ended).

•  Quick Summary

• YES Program — High school exchange program

• Bachelor’s (Undergraduate) — 4-year degree with IELTS/SAT

• Master’s (Graduate) — Bachelor’s degree plus IELTS and GRE/GMAT

• PhD / Research — Research-based programs, often fully funded

• Short / Exchange Programs — Semester or short-term study opportunities

•  Tips for Bangladeshi Students

• Start IELTS/TOEFL preparation early

• Prepare SAT/ACT for undergraduate study (optional but beneficial)

• Build strong extracurricular activities (projects, leadership, competitions)

• Maintain clear and accurate financial documentation

• Apply early, as most deadlines fall in late fall or winter