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Can I study in the USA with an ESTA?

The ESTA allows you to visit the USA for business or transit purposes. It is the best-known reason for travelling. But few people know that it can also be used for study purposes. If your programme does not exceed the 90-day authorised stay (the limit for a stay via ESTA), you are perfectly entitled to claim to this document very easy to obtain to follow your course.

With an ESTA, you can take courses at an American university or public school for up to 90 days, as long as the teaching time does not exceed 18 hours per week.

What's more, studying in the United States on an ESTA visa is only possible at certain schools. There are many language courses designed around these conditions.

During the summer months, many students travel to the United States to study English with the help of an ESTA. This can be done at any government-accredited institution. There are also other types of short-term courses that can be taken with an ESTA.

If you are travelling to the United States on a short-term course with an ESTA, you are not obliged to have medical insurance.This is the same as for other types of visa. However, it is advisable to obtain it because the cost of medical care is high in the United States.

⚠️ If you wish to study in the United States on a long-term or full-time basis, you will need to obtain a student visa.