Student Visas

The United States Embassy in Ulaanbaatar is pleased that you are interested in studying at a university, college, community college in the United States. The United States has many of the finest educational institutions in the world and the schools welcome students from around the world to pursue academic studies in the United States.

Mongolians who wish to study in the United States will seek an F-1 or J-1 nonimmigrant student visa.  This type of visa is for applicants who wish to engage in academic studies at an accredited university, college. However, please note that it is extremely hard to qualify for a student visa in order to study long term English language program.

For information on How to Apply for Student Visa, please click here.

For General information, prospective students can visit the U.S. Department of State’s student website or check The Smart Student Guide to Studying in the USA.

For information on Exchanges and Scholarships, please visit Scholarships & Exchanges . You may also visit Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.

For information on How to Select School, please check Educational Advising & Resource Center’s web page.

As a foreign-born student, you may qualify for financial aid to study in the USA: Paying for School in US, Financial Aid College Scholarship, Financial Aid for International Students. 

For information on Summer Work/ Travel, please click here.