As an international student you may work on campus up to 20 hours/week in the first year of study in US and can apply to work off-campus in the subsequent years only with due permission of the International Student Office under CPT or OPT.

U.S. universities require an English language proficiency test before admission and the test requirements vary depending on the course you apply for. English Language Ability Tests. The most common tests of English language ability are the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), and the Pearson Test of English (PTE).

Again, the answer is subjective; it relies on a variety of factors, including the availability of your course in the country, scholarship opportunities, cost of living, the ease with which you may obtain a visa, and your employment options during and after your studies. When deciding on the ideal country to study in, all of these considerations come into play.

The tuition fees and the cost of living are the most important factors that determine how expensive a country is to study in.

The benefits obtained from low-tuition fees or even no- tuition fees can be offset by the high living costs. Therefore, it is important to always have an idea of the cost of living before choosing a study program abroad at a location.

The cost of studying abroad apart from the tuition fees should include the following factors:

1. Rent and cost of Utilities
2. Flight tickets
3. Food
4. Entertainment and recreation
5. Cost of transportation
6. Telephone and mobile phone bills
7. Cost of Student visa

It is better to start as early as possible. Do your research to find universities and courses that match your academic goals and aspirations. When selecting universities or courses, you should follow criteria such as location, course duration, tuition costs, accommodation costs etc.  Start planning at least one year in advance to get into the university of your choice.