Our expertise

America, on the table.

Tuition, OPT, F-1 visa rules, and the sponsorship odds that decide whether the degree pays off. We tell you before you commit. Not after.

Audited numbers.

Transitley · US · 2025

Our US placements, by the numbers. Internally audited; sourced from filed cases.

1,025

Students placed across US universities through Transitley, year ending 2025.

University partnerships
38US institutions
Admission acceptance rate
92%
Avg. visa decision time
18days
F-1 visa approval rate
94.2%
Cost calculator

What the US actually costs.

Year one, end-to-end. Tuition, accommodation, food, transport, F-1 visa, SEVIS, health insurance, flights. Nothing hidden, nothing left out.

  • Sourced from USCIS fees, IPEDS tuition data and partner-university intake data.
  • Calibrated for international students. Coastal cities and inland separated.
  • The number that goes on the first call. Not a marketing range.
US destination guide

Forty pages. No upsell.

The PDF we give students who can’t book a call this week. Verified costs, F-1 rules, OPT routes, and where graduates actually end up sponsored.

  • Verified costs by city. Tuition, accommodation, insurance, transport. Real numbers per metro.
  • OPT & STEM extension. 12 months default, 24-month STEM extension, what counts as STEM.
  • F-1 file checklist. DS-160, SEVIS, financial proof. What consular officers actually evaluate.
  • H-1B sponsorship odds. Top 100 programs ranked by graduate sponsorship rate, not by ranking.

PDF, ~2.4 MB · used by 280+ students this intake.

Honestly answered

The questions we get most.

How much will a Master’s in the US really cost, all in?

Year one, end-to-end, typically lands between $54,000 and $82,000 depending on city, course and accommodation tier. The calculator above is what we use on the first call.

What is OPT and how long does it last?

Optional Practical Training is 12 months of work authorisation after graduation. STEM majors get a 24-month extension, bringing the total to 36 months. Use it well. This is your window to land an H-1B sponsor.

What’s the F-1 visa interview really testing?

Non-immigrant intent and the ability to fund yourself. The officer wants to be convinced you’ll return home after studies and that you have the means to attend. We prep mock interviews for every case.

Will my course actually lead to H-1B sponsorship?

Depends on the field. CS, data science and engineering have 60%+ sponsorship odds at top employers. Humanities and pure social sciences are sub-20%. We tell you which is which, on the first call.

How early should I start? My intake is next year.

10–14 months out is comfortable for Fall intake. GRE/GMAT prep alone can take 4 months. Visa appointments at peak season run 8–12 weeks. Start early.

Can my spouse or family come with me?

Yes, on F-2 dependent visas. F-2 spouses can’t work, but can study part-time. F-2 children can attend K-12 school. We walk you through the financial proof required.

What does working with Transitley cost?

First consultation is free. The full admissions service is paid by the student, not the university; advice points where it should, not where commission is. Exact pricing is on the call.

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One call. One counsellor. Visa filed.

Seven destinations, one process. A counsellor reads every inquiry. The eligibility call is free, and we tell you honestly when a case isn’t winnable.

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  • Same-week application filing
  • One expert from application to admission.

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