Destination
Study in the United States
Fall and Spring intakes, with the widest range of majors of any destination.
Why the United States
The United States is enormous — home to around 335 million people and thousands of accredited institutions, from small liberal arts colleges to sprawling public research universities. That scale is the country's biggest draw: whatever you want to study, there's very likely a programme built specifically around it.
Climate and culture shift dramatically by region — snowy winters in the Northeast, mild coastal weather in California, a slower pace across the South. Our partner, Oregon State University, sits in the Pacific Northwest: a region known for its forests and mountains, and a noticeably lower cost of living than the coastal hubs.
With thousands of institutions to choose from, the hardest part is usually narrowing down where to apply — our counsellors help you shortlist based on programme strength, budget, and the kind of city or campus life you're looking for.
Featured universities
Oregon State University
Corvallis
5 scholarships available
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Popular places to study
Pacific Northwest
Home to Oregon State University, with a lower cost of living than the coasts.
California
The largest concentration of universities and tech-industry internships in the country.
East Coast
The most historic universities, alongside the highest cost of living in the US.
Midwest
Lower cost of living with strong engineering and agricultural programmes.
Study costs
| Level | Tuition / year | Living costs / year |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation | $18,000–$25,000~RM 85,000–118,000 indicative | RM 60,000–75,000 |
| Diploma | $15,000–$22,000~RM 71,000–103,000 indicative | RM 60,000–75,000 |
| Bachelor's | $25,000–$45,000~RM 118,000–212,000 indicative | RM 60,000–75,000 |
| Master's | $28,000–$48,000~RM 132,000–226,000 indicative | RM 60,000–75,000 |
| PhD | $30,000–$50,000~RM 141,000–235,000 indicative | RM 60,000–75,000 |
MYR figures are indicative estimates for planning purposes only, not live exchange rates.
Coastal cities like New York, San Francisco, and Boston cost significantly more than the Midwest or South — the same degree can cost very different amounts to live through depending on where you study.
Application checklist
- Passport
- SPM / IGCSE or equivalent certificates
- TOEFL/IELTS results
- SAT/ACT scores (if required) (if applicable)
- CV and personal essay
- Reference letters
On-campus housing fills up early in the US. Ask our accommodation team about your options.
Explore accommodationConfirmed university partner
Direct application support with Oregon State University.
Widest programme range
Thousands of accredited majors and minors to choose from.
Visa guidance included
F-1 visa and SEVIS support included.
Local branch support
Meet a counsellor in person at any of our eight Malaysian branches.