Study in United States

Undergraduate Academic Requirements

• High School Certificate (SSC + HSC / O-level + A-level) - Official transcripts with notarized English translation
• Minimum GPA - Generally 3.0/4.0 or equivalent; varies by university
• SAT (optional but competitive) - Many universities are test-optional; SAT 1100–1500+ strengthens your application
• ACT (alternative to SAT) - Score 22–34; check each university's policy

Graduate / Postgraduate Academic Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree (4-year) - Certified transcripts and degree certificate with attestation
• Minimum CGPA - Generally 3.0/4.0; top universities require 3.5+
• GRE (General) - Required by most STEM and social-science programs - Verbal + Quant 295–320+
• GMAT - Required for MBA/business programs - 600–720+ for competitive schools
• Letters of Recommendation - 2–3 academic or professional referees
• Statement of Purpose (SOP) - 500–1,000 words: goals, research interests, why this university
• CV/Resume - Academic and work experience

English Proficiency Requirements

• IELTS Academic - Undergraduate: 6.0–6.5 overall | Postgraduate: 6.5–7.0 overall
• TOEFL iBT - Undergraduate: 80+ | Postgraduate: 90–100+
• Duolingo English Test - Accepted by many universities: 105–120+
• Exemption - Possible with MOI letter if previous education was in English medium

Financial Solvency & Sponsorship Documents

• Bank Statement - Minimum USD 25,000–40,000/year (tuition + living); 6-month bank history
• Sponsor's Bank Statement - If family-sponsored: 6-month statement + employment proof
• Affidavit of Financial Support - Notarized if sponsor is a third party
• Scholarship/Award Letter - Include if applicable
• Property Documents (supporting) - Land deed, FDR, savings certificates strengthen the profile

Visa Application Checklist

• Passport - Valid 6+ months beyond intended stay; 2 blank visa pages
• Form I-20 - Issued by SEVP-approved US university after admission
• SEVIS Fee Receipt - USD 350 paid at fmjfee.com before visa interview
• DS-160 Form - Online nonimmigrant visa application - print confirmation page
• Visa Application Fee (MRV) - USD 185 - paid at designated bank
• Visa Appointment - Scheduled at US Embassy Dhaka
• IELTS/TOEFL Score Report - Official score report
• Academic Documents - SSC, HSC, Degree certificates + transcripts (notarized)
• Passport-size Photos - 2 photos meeting US visa photo specifications
• Proof of Ties to Bangladesh - Family documents, property, or employment offer back home

Processing time: 3–5 weeks after interview. Schedule interview up to 365 days before I-20 start date. Social media screening applies from 2025.