Elunite helps international students navigate every step of their study abroad journey, from university shortlisting and admissions to F-1 visa guidance, accommodation, and campus life across the United States.
Why the USA
The United States is home to more than 4,000 accredited colleges and universities, and roughly 8,700 of them are certified by the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) to enrol international students on an F-1 visa. That scale is what sets the US apart from almost any other study destination. A student choosing between a large public research university, a small private liberal arts college or a specialised technical institute often within the same state, with financial aid and merit scholarships attached to many of them.
For a family comparing options, the real draw isn't just the degree rather it's the year or more of legal work authorisation that comes with it.
That's the other half of the equation. Graduates on an F-1 visa can work in their field for up to 12 months through Optional Practical Training (OPT), and STEM graduates can extend that by a further 24 months nearly three years of US work experience before a student has to think about their next visa. Elunite exists to make this system navigable by verifying which universities are genuinely SEVP-certified, matching a student's academic profile and test scores to realistic options, and staying with them through the I-20, the DS-160, the visa interview, and their first weeks on campus.
The Elunite's Difference
We check every university against the current SEVP-certified school list before it reaches a student's shortlist. Only SEVP-certified schools can legally issue the I-20 an F-1 visa requires.
We explain your programme's admission requirements, eligibility criteria, and required documents in simple language, so you know exactly what is needed before you apply.
From the I-20 and SEVIS I-901 fee to the DS-160 form and the consular interview, we handle the paperwork trail so your focus stays on the course, not the embassy queue.
We provide transparent tuition, housing, and living-cost estimates upfront, along with which merit scholarships your profile actually qualifies for and no hidden fees or surprises after admission.
Airport pickup coordination, housing check-in and orientation for a student's first days on campus, arranged before they land.
We brief every student on CPT, OPT and the STEM-OPT extension well before graduation, so the transition from classroom to work authorisation isn't left to guesswork.
US higher-education strength isn't concentrated on one coast, it's spread across regional hubs, each with its own industries, cost of living and academic reputation. Here's where Elunite has direct relationships with admission offices.
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Home to Silicon Valley, top universities, and one of the strongest ecosystems for computer science, engineering, and innovation.
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A global center for business, media, and finance, with top-ranked universities and outstanding internship access.
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Known for elite universities, advanced labs, and a world-class academic environment across science, business, and healthcare.
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Popular for affordability, major universities, and fast-growing opportunities in tech, engineering, and energy.
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Strong in engineering, business, and urban career pathways, with Chicago offering broad academic and internship opportunities.
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Blends historic academic prestige with strong research and student-friendly cities like Philadelphia and Pittsburgh.
Programmes We Place Students Into
How Admission Actually Works
Share your academic records and test scores; we confirm entrance requirements for your target course and university.
We match you to SEVP-certified institutions based on budget, location and specialisation.
Transcripts, test scores, financial proof and application forms are reviewed and filed on your behalf.
Once a seat is confirmed, we help you pay the SEVIS I-901 fee, complete the DS-160, and prepare for your visa interview.
Airport pickup coordination, housing check-in, and SEVIS registration guidance in your first week on campus.
Cost Comparison
These are indicative annual ranges shared by partner institutions but your counsellor will confirm exact figures for your shortlisted university before you apply.
Questions asked by students & parents
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