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Study in the United States from Bahrain

Flexible four-year degrees, huge choice and campus life like nowhere else: the US suits students who want to explore before choosing a major.

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Studying in the United States: the essentials

How applying works

Many universities accept the Common App, where you write essays and add your grades, activities and recommendation letters; others use their own portal. Bachelor's degrees usually take four years, with general courses before you declare a major. Test requirements (SAT or ACT) vary: many universities are test-optional.

Student visa

After you are admitted and show you can cover your costs, the university issues a Form I-20. You then pay the SEVIS fee and apply for an F-1 student visa, which includes an interview at a US embassy. Check the latest rules on the US embassy website.

After you graduate

Optional Practical Training (OPT) lets eligible graduates work in their field for a period after their studies, with a longer option for many science and technology degrees.

How a mentor can help

A mentor who studied there can tell you what the brochures don't: which universities and courses fit you, how to write a strong application, what the visa process was really like, and how much everyday life costs.

info Rules and fees change, so always confirm the details with the university and the official government website.