Study in United States · KTM → JFK
A complete guide to studying in the USA from Nepal
The USA fits students who can plan 12–18 months ahead, sit the tests their universities want, and explain their programme at a visa interview. We manage applications, I-20, SEVIS, DS-160, and interview practice.
- Language
- English
- Currency
- USD
- Part-time work
- On-campus, ~20 hrs
- After study
- OPT (if eligible)
01 — Who it fits
Who the USA is for
- Students targeting a four-year bachelor’s or a specialised master’s.
- Applicants ready for SAT, GRE, or English tests when the university asks.
- Anyone who wants interview prep before the embassy date, not the night before.
Not sure you fit? That is a counselling question, not a reason to skip the USA.
Route card
- Route
- KTM → JFK New York
- Intakes
- Jan · Aug
- Status
- Open — Jan intake
Free session · A counsellor calls you back
02 — The process
From first session to boarding
Timings are typical, not promises
- Step 01~1 week
Profile and shortlist
We pick universities you can fund and where your academics fit.
- Step 024–8 weeks
Applications
SOP, essays, transcripts, and test scores. Deadlines are real — we work backwards from them.
- Step 03Varies
Admission and I-20
After you accept and show funds, the school issues Form I-20.
- Step 041 week
SEVIS fee and DS-160
We walk through SEVIS payment and the DS-160 so names and dates match the I-20.
- Step 05Depends on slots
Visa interview
Practice for the questions consular officers ask Nepali students.
- Step 061–2 weeks
Travel and enrolment
Pre-departure, housing, and what to carry through immigration.
- Step 00 — today
Every file starts with one session.
Free, thirty minutes, in a branch or on a call. We tell you honestly if the USA fits your file.
03 — Paperwork
Tick off your documents
Try it — check what you already have. Bring the rest to the first session and we flag what is missing.
Document checklist
0 / 10 ready
Missing some? Normal — we fix gaps in session one.
04 — Budget
What the USA living costs
New York, San Francisco, and Los Angeles cost more. On-campus housing packages can change the monthly picture. Use the university’s own estimate for the visa file.
Cost sheet
KTM → JFK · Indicative
- 01Housing
- $350–$700 / month
- 02Food
- $200–$400 / month
- 03Transport
- $80–$130 / month
- 04Health
- Up to ~$2,000 / year
- 05Personal
- $100–$180 / month
Tuition
Depends on your course — priced in counselling
Exact numbers for your city, course, and intake — free.
05 — Work rights
During study
F-1 students typically work on campus up to 20 hours a week in term time, and more in official breaks, subject to school approval.
After study
Optional Practical Training may allow work in your field after a qualifying degree. STEM extensions exist for some programmes. We explain the current rule for your course.
Sit down with a the USA specialist this week.
06 — Funding
Scholarships to ask about
- American University Emerging Global Leader Scholarship
- University of Chicago international awards
- Stanford University scholarships (highly competitive)
- Dartmouth College scholarships
- University of Pennsylvania awards
- UCLA international scholarships
- University of Washington awards
07 — Guides
Read up on the USA
17 Aug 2026
Study in USA from Nepal: What It Actually Takes in 2026
A senior counsellor's honest guide to study in USA from Nepal — real costs, the 12–18 month timeline, intakes, and whether the USA fits your file.
30 Jun 2026
US Visa Interview Questions for Nepali Students: Real Answers
What officers at Maharajgunj actually ask, why memorised scripts get refused, and how to prepare for US visa interview questions for Nepali students.
21 May 2026
Affordable Universities in USA for International Students
The honest cost picture for Nepali students: genuinely affordable universities in USA for international students, assistantships, and traps to avoid.
08 — FAQ
United States questions
When should I start a USA application?
Ideally 12–18 months before the intake. Essays, tests, and I-20 timing do not compress well.
Is SAT or GRE mandatory?
It depends on the university and programme. Many are test-optional; some still require scores. We check each school on your list.
What do they ask in the visa interview?
Why this course, why this school, who pays, and what you will do after. We practice with your real file, not generic scripts.
Ready when you are
One free session. A shortlist you can act on.
Tell us your grades, budget, and intake. A the USA counsellor calls you back with courses you can actually finish.
No fee · No account · Office walk-ins welcome