DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List

“The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) STEM Designated Degree Program List is a complete list of fields of study that DHS considers to be science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) fields of study for purposes of the 24-month STEM optional practical training extension…” (Department of Homeland Security).

Who should use this resource?

International students can look at this government approved list to see if their program is designated as STEM OPT eligible thus making them eligible for the two year STEM OPT extension after one year of OPT.

Why it’s helpful?

Students who are considering applying for graduate school can look for STEM OPT eligible programs, which would allow them to gain two additional years of work experience in the United States and make easier to transition to an H1-B visa.