Like many countries charge different tuition fees for domestic and international students, pricing in US universities also differs between in-state and out-of-state students. Those students seeking a more affordable option will find lower tuition fees at US universities within the public sector. These are typically run as state university systems, collections of colleges within a state, which share some administrative aspects while operating as separate institutions. Generally, the cost varies from state to state in the USA.
The table below should provide you an overview of the costs that will incur under different overheads during the course of your application process for studying in the USA.
Overhead | Amount | Remarks |
IELTS/PTE Preparation | NRs 7910 | Only for students who would like to join our Intensive test preparation and this is free for our in-process students. |
English proficiency test fee | Academic IELTS: 21500 NPR or PTE Academic- 170 USD | Recommended if you are applying for Bachelor/Master level |
No Objection letter | NPR 2000 | Payable at the Ministry of Education |
Tuition fees | Around $20,000 to $40,000 per year for Bachelor Degree | It is highly recommended that you pay the tuition fees for the first year of your study if possible. |
From $20,000 to $45,000 per year for Master’s Degree | ||
Visa Application fees | $160 | When you have completed the DS-160 form you have to pay the visa application fee. |
SEVIS Fee payment | $350 | When you study in the US you will be enrolled in SEVIS, Student and Exchange Visitor Information System. |
Plane fare | 80-90K NPR | The fare mentioned here is estimated based on COVID -19 situations and may vary from carrier to carrier. |
Initial Settlement Expenses | 1500-2500 USD | This amount will be required for getting settled upon arrival in the USA. |
Living cost | Estimated living cost for the US is around $10000 to $12000 per year. | This includes your accommodation costs, room, and board, food, travel, textbooks, weather appropriate clothing and entertainment expenses as well. |