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MBA in Business in United States for international students

🇺🇸 World-leading research universities and the broadest course catalogue on earth. Here is what a mba in Business there actually involves — costs, entry tests, deadlines and what graduates earn.

Tuition per year
$25,000 – $75,000 USD
Living cost per month
$1,715 USD (mid-range city)
Tests accepted
TOEFL · GMAT
Intakes
Fall (Aug/Sep) primary · Spring (Jan) limited
Student visa
F-1 Student VisaUSD 185 visa fee + USD 350 SEVIS I-901
After you graduate
12-month OPT (36 months for STEM)

MBA programmes in Business we track in United States

UniversityProgrammeDurationTuitionDeadlineApply
Stanford GSBStanford MBA2 yrsUSD 79,000/yrApr 9Apply

Fees and deadlines are indicative planning figures — always confirm on the university's own admissions page before you apply.

What Business graduates earn in United States

Median salary
USD 155,000
Employment rate
91%
Post-study work
3 years

Common roles: Consultant, Product Manager, Investment Banker. Employers hiring graduates include McKinsey, BCG, Bain, Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan. Outlook: high.

How to apply for the 1971 intake

  1. 1Shortlist universities and confirm test requirements
  2. 2Send GRE/GMAT + TOEFL/IELTS scores via ETS to each university
  3. 3Submit applications by Dec 15 – Jan 15 for Fall intake
  4. 4Receive I-20 from your chosen university
  5. 5Pay SEVIS I-901 and complete DS-160 form
  6. 6Book and attend your F-1 visa interview

Frequently asked questions

What does a MBA in Business in United States cost per year?

Tuition for international students typically runs $25,000–$75,000 per year (USD), with a typical figure around $45,000. Living costs add roughly $1,715 a month in a mid-range city. Programmes in our list start from USD 79,000/yr.

Which tests do I need for a MBA in Business in United States?

The programmes we track ask for TOEFL, GMAT. Most United States universities accept an English test plus, where relevant, a graduate admissions test. Always check the exact minimum score on the programme page.

Can I work in United States after this degree?

12-month OPT (36 months for STEM). In Business, graduates report around 91% employment with a median of USD 155,000.

When should I apply for the 1971 intake?

Fall (Aug/Sep) primary · Spring (Jan) limited. Deadlines for the programmes we track fall on Apr 9, so start test prep and documents 8–12 months earlier.

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