By the Portlio studio · Published · 9 min read
The U.S. is the most popular destination for Bangladeshi students going abroad, and F-1 interviews continue as normal at the U.S. Embassy in Dhaka. Here's the full path, in order.
Step by step
- Shortlist universities by program, cost and funding. Free advising is available through EducationUSA.
- Take the tests each program asks for: an English test (TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo or PTE, as accepted) and, where required, the SAT, GRE or GMAT.
- Apply, including for financial aid or assistantships at the same time.
- Accept an offer and receive your I-20 from the university.
- Pay the SEVIS I-901 fee (USD 350).
- Complete the DS-160 form, listing every social media handle you've used in the last five years.
- Pay the visa application (MRV) fee (USD 185) and book your interview.
- Attend the interview in person at the U.S. Embassy in Dhaka.
What it costs
Your I-20 lists the university's estimate for one year: tuition plus living costs. Public universities often total USD 35,000 to 60,000 a year and private ones more, but scholarships and assistantships can cut that sharply. See full scholarships in the USA.
The F-1 interview
The interview is short, often just a few minutes. Expect questions about your university choice, your funding and sponsor, and your plans after graduation. Since June 2025, applicants must set their social media accounts to public.
Read F-1 visa interview questions and F-1 interview in Dhaka.
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Visa rules and fees were checked in October 2026 and can change at short notice. Always follow the official embassy and government pages. Stamplio is a practice tool: it can't predict or influence a visa decision.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does it cost to study in the USA from Bangladesh?
- Often USD 35,000 to 60,000 a year at public universities including living costs, and more at private ones, before scholarships or assistantships.
- What are the F-1 visa fees in 2026?
- The SEVIS I-901 fee is USD 350 and the visa application (MRV) fee is USD 185.
About this guide. Written by the Portlio studio as general guidance. It isn't any college's requirements and it can't predict an admissions decision, so check each program's current instructions. Last updated .
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