US public universities for international students are drawing more interest on ApplyBoard in fall 2026, led by STEM and business analytics. ApplyBoard users searching the US grew +5% in the last 100 days. STEM programs in business analytics, computer science and public health at Central Michigan University, San Francisco State University and Miami University are rising, and Northeastern University remains a popular private choice.
Why Look at US Public Universities?
- Public universities often offer lower tuition than private ones.
- STEM-designated degrees can qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension after the standard 12 months of OPT.
- Business analytics and computer science are the fastest-rising subjects.
Programs to Explore
Disclaimer: Tuition and application fees come from ApplyBoard program pages as of 20 Oct 2026 and can change. Always confirm current fees on the program page before your student applies.
Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, Michigan
Master of Public Health - Public Health - Public Health Practice
An MPH focused on public health practice, gaining interest from ApplyBoard users this term.
Tuition (1st year)
US $17,676
Application fee
US $65
Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, Michigan
Master of Science - Computer Science
Interest from ApplyBoard users in this computer science master's has climbed sharply this term.
Tuition (1st year)
US $17,676
Application fee
US $65
Miami University Oxford, Ohio
Bachelor of Science in Business - Business Analytics
An undergraduate analytics option where interest from ApplyBoard users has grown strongly this term.
Tuition (1st year)
US $40,822
Application fee
No fee listed
Northeastern University (USA) Airlington, Washington
Master of Science - Project Management
A project management master's that more ApplyBoard users are exploring this term.
Tuition (1st year)
US $16,830
Application fee
No fee listed
San Francisco State University San Francisco, California
Master of Science - Business Analytics
New on ApplyBoard and already drawing interest, with many ApplyBoard users going on to start an application.
Tuition (1st year)
US $16,094
Application fee
US $70
Frequently Asked Questions
STEM OPT is a 24-month extension of Optional Practical Training for F-1 students who graduate from an eligible STEM-designated degree in the US.
On ApplyBoard this fall, users are exploring programs at public universities such as Central Michigan, Texas State and Southeast Missouri State, as well as Northeastern University.
Ready to Apply?
Every program above is open to apply on ApplyBoard. Students can check eligibility, compare intakes and apply in one place, and recruitment partners can do the same for every student they support.
About this data: These trends come from program searches on ApplyBoard between 10 Jul 2026 and 17 Oct 2026, compared with the 100 days before. They are a snapshot of what ApplyBoard users were exploring at that moment, not a ranking of institutions or a statement by any institution. Programs, tuition, intakes, deadlines and immigration rules change often: always check the program page on ApplyBoard and official government sources for the latest before applying or advising a student.