To study in the USA, students from the UAE must:
- Get accepted to a U.S. school approved by SEVP and obtain an I-20 form.
 - Have a passport valid for their entire stay.
 - Prove they can afford tuition and living costs.
 - Show English skills with IELTS, TOEFL, or Duolingo scores.
 - Submit SAT, ACT, GRE, or GMAT scores if the program needs them.
 - Pay the SEVIS I-901 fee.
 - Fill out the DS-160 visa form online.
 - Attend a visa interview at the U.S. Embassy or Consulate in the UAE.