Top 100 US Universities for Bangladeshi Student

Here is a list of the top 100 U.S. universities that are highly regarded globally and are popular choices among Bangladeshi students. These institutions offer strong academic programs, diverse international communities and various scholarship opportunities.

🎓 Top 100 U.S. Universities for Bangladeshi Students

Rank	University Name	Location
1	Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)	Cambridge, MA
2	Harvard University	Cambridge, MA
3	Stanford University	Stanford, CA
4	California Institute of Technology (Caltech)	Pasadena, CA
5	University of Chicago	Chicago, IL
6	University of Pennsylvania	Philadelphia, PA
7	Yale University	New Haven, CT
8	Columbia University	New York City, NY
9	Princeton University	Princeton, NJ
10	Cornell University	Ithaca, NY
11	University of California, Berkeley (UC Berkeley)	Berkeley, CA
12	University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)	Los Angeles, CA
13	University of Michigan–Ann Arbor	Ann Arbor, MI
14	Northwestern University	Evanston, IL
15	Duke University	Durham, NC
16	Johns Hopkins University	Baltimore, MD
17	New York University (NYU)	New York City, NY
18	University of Southern California (USC)	Los Angeles, CA
19	Carnegie Mellon University	Pittsburgh, PA
20	University of Texas at Austin	Austin, TX
21	University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign	Urbana-Champaign, IL
22	University of Washington	Seattle, WA
23	Brown University	Providence, RI
24	Pennsylvania State University	University Park, PA
25	Purdue University	West Lafayette, IN
26	Boston University	Boston, MA
27	Georgia Institute of Technology	Atlanta, GA
28	University of Wisconsin–Madison	Madison, WI
29	University of California, San Diego (UCSD)	San Diego, CA
30	University of California, Davis	Davis, CA
31	Rice University	Houston, TX
32	Michigan State University	East Lansing, MI
33	Texas A&M University	College Station, TX
34	University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill	Chapel Hill, NC
35	Washington University in St. Louis	St. Louis, MO
36	University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB)	Santa Barbara, CA
37	Emory University	Atlanta, GA
38	Arizona State University	Tempe, AZ
39	University of Minnesota Twin Cities	Minneapolis, MN
40	The Ohio State University	Columbus, OH
41	University of Florida	Gainesville, FL
42	University of Maryland, College Park	College Park, MD
43	University of Rochester	Rochester, NY
44	Dartmouth College	Hanover, NH
45	Vanderbilt University	Nashville, TN
46	Case Western Reserve University	Cleveland, OH
47	University of Massachusetts Amherst	Amherst, MA
48	University of Pittsburgh	Pittsburgh, PA
49	University of Virginia	Charlottesville, VA
50	Georgetown University	Washington, D.C.
51	University of California, Irvine	Irvine, CA
52	North Carolina State University	Raleigh, NC
53	University of Notre Dame	Notre Dame, IN
54	University of Colorado Boulder	Boulder, CO
55	Rutgers University–New Brunswick	New Brunswick, NJ
56	Tufts University	Medford, MA
57	Indiana University Bloomington	Bloomington, IN
58	University of Illinois Chicago (UIC)	Chicago, IL
59	George Washington University	Washington, D.C.
60	Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University	Blacksburg, VA
61	University of California, Santa Cruz	Santa Cruz, CA
62	Northeastern University	Boston, MA
63	Yeshiva University	New York City, NY
64	Colorado State University	Fort Collins, CO
65	University of Kansas	Lawrence, KS
66	Stony Brook University, SUNY	Stony Brook, NY
67	University at Buffalo, SUNY	Buffalo, NY
68	Washington State University	Pullman, WA
69	Iowa State University	Ames, IA
70	University of Tennessee, Knoxville	Knoxville, TN
71	University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa	Honolulu, HI
72	University of California, Riverside	Riverside, CA
73	Colorado School of Mines	Golden, CO
74	University of Delaware	Newark, DE
75	Missouri University of Science and Technology	Rolla, MO
76	University of Utah	Salt Lake City, UT
77	University of Connecticut	Storrs, CT
78	Florida State University	Tallahassee, FL
79	Florida International University	Miami, FL
80	University of Georgia	Athens, GA
81	University of Iowa	Iowa City, IA
82	University of Texas at Dallas	Richardson, TX
83	Illinois Institute of Technology	Chicago, IL
84	Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute	Troy, NY
85	University of South Carolina	Columbia, SC
86	University of South Florida	Tampa, FL
87	Boston College	Chestnut Hill, MA
88	Tulane University	New Orleans, LA
89	Lehigh University	Bethlehem, PA
90	Oregon State University	Corvallis, OR
91	University of Missouri, Columbia	Columbia, MO
92	University of Houston	Houston, TX
93	City University of New York (CUNY)	New York City, NY
94	Temple University	Philadelphia, PA
95	Stevens Institute of Technology	Hoboken, NJ
96	University of Nebraska–Lincoln	Lincoln, NE
97	University of Oklahoma	Norman, OK
98	American University	Washington, D.C.
99	Brandeis University	Waltham, MA
100	University of California, Merced	Merced, CA

Why These Universities Are Ideal for Bangladeshi Students

• Academic Excellence: These institutions are renowned for their rigorous academic programs and research opportunities.
• Diverse Communities: Many have active Bangladeshi Student Associations (BSAs) and multicultural environments.
• Financial Aid: Numerous universities offer scholarships and financial aid to international students.
• Career Opportunities: Strong alumni networks and career services facilitate internships and job placements.

📌 Next Steps for Prospective Students

If you’re considering applying to these universities, here are some steps to guide you:

1. Identify Your Field of Study: Determine which universities offer strong programs in your area of interest.
2. Check Admission Requirements: Review standardized test scores, GPA requirements, and application deadlines.
3. Explore Financial Aid Options: Research scholarships, grants, and assistantships available for international students.
4. Prepare Application Materials: Gather transcripts, letters of recommendation, personal statements, and test scores.
5. Consult University Websites: Visit official university websites for detailed information and updates.

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📌 Important Note for Bangladeshi Students:

This Top 100 U.S. Universities list serves as a starting point—not a one-size-fits-all solution. The best university for you depends on several personal factors:

🔍 What You Should Consider Before Choosing a University

Factor	Why It Matters
🎓 Academic Interests	Choose universities with strong departments in your desired field (e.g., CS, Business, Engineering).
💰 Financial Situation	Some universities offer need-based or merit scholarships to international students. Research this carefully.
🗺️ Location & Living Costs	Cities like New York or San Francisco are expensive; others offer lower living costs and safer environments.
🤝 Support for International Students	Look for schools with an International Office and active Bangladeshi Student Associations.
🧪 Research or Career Opportunities	Larger research universities or those near tech hubs may offer more internships and job placements.
📚 Standardized Test Requirements	Some universities are now test-optional (no SAT/ACT or GRE required). This may benefit you.

📘 Suggested Next Steps

1. Make a Shortlist (10–15 universities) based on your program of interest.
2. Check financial aid and scholarship options.
3. Review visa acceptance rates and the university’s reputation for international graduates.
4. Connect with Bangladeshi alumni (LinkedIn, Facebook groups, or university BSAs).
5. Apply early (especially for scholarships or assistantships).

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