US universities and colleges
The US has thousands of accredited institutions, from globally famous research universities to small liberal-arts colleges and affordable community colleges. To sponsor an F-1 visa, a school must be SEVP-certified — always check before you apply.
Harvard University
The oldest institution of higher education in the United States and a member of the Ivy League, based in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
A world-leading private research university in Cambridge, Massachusetts, renowned for engineering, computer science, and the physical sciences.
Stanford University
A private research university in the heart of Silicon Valley, renowned for engineering, computer science, and entrepreneurship.
Boston University
A large private research university on the Charles River, known for its strong international student community and central Boston location.
Columbia University
An Ivy League research university in Manhattan, known for its core curriculum and prominent journalism, law, and business schools.
Georgetown University
A private Jesuit university in Washington, D.C., renowned for international affairs, law, and government-related programmes.
New York University
A large private university woven into the fabric of Greenwich Village, with a global network of campuses and study-away sites.
Northwestern University
A private research university on Lake Michigan just north of Chicago, well known for journalism, theatre, and business programmes.
University of California, Berkeley
A leading public research university across the bay from San Francisco, known for its strengths in engineering, sciences, and public policy.
University of California, Los Angeles
A major public research university in West Los Angeles, known for its film, sciences, and athletics programmes.
University of Chicago
A private research university on Chicago's South Side, renowned for rigorous academics and its influential economics department.
University of Southern California
A large private research university near downtown Los Angeles, well known for its film school, business programmes, and alumni network.
Public vs private
Public universities are state-funded and charge international students out-of-state tuition; they are often very large. Private universities set their own (usually higher) fees but may offer more financial aid. Match the institution to your course and city.
Official source: SEVP-certified school search (DHS).