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starting from day one.

Day1CPT connects international students with 20+ accredited universities offering hybrid professional programs where CPT is integrated into the curriculum — so you can build real-world experience as part of your degree.

Apply through us and unlock exclusive scholarships and student benefits.

 

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Our direct partnerships with 20+ universities let us offer exclusive scholarships, practical experience through CPT-integrated curricula, and student discounts that are ONLY available when you apply through us.

Scholarships

Up to $20,000 in exclusive scholarships

Our direct partnerships with 20+ universities let us offer merit and need-based scholarships reserved exclusively for Day1CPT applicants — unavailable if you apply directly through the university portal.

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Up to $20,000 in exclusive scholarships

Through our direct partnerships with 20+ universities, Day1CPT offers exclusive merit- and need-based scholarships — these scholarship opportunities are not available when applying directly through the university website.

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Hybrid programs

Hybrid programs with CPT built into the degree

Every partner university offers a hybrid professional program where Curricular Practical Training is a structured academic component — not an add-on. You gain real-world industry experience as part of your coursework from semester one.

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Thousands of student perks & discounts

Unlock pre-negotiated deals on software, housing, travel, banking, health insurance, and more— exclusive to Day1CPT applicants. These partnerships are built specifically for international graduate students.

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CPT CURRICULUM

Hybrid programs with CPT built into the degree

Every partner university offers a hybrid professional program where Curricular Practical Training is a structured academic component — not an add-on. You gain real-world industry experience as part of your coursework from semester one.

CPT integrated
Hands-on projects
Academic + professional
Career development
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OUR PARTNER NETWORK

20+ Universities Across the US with CPT-integrated Programs.

We've built direct partnerships with 20+ SEVP-certified universities across the US, offering hybrid professional programs where CPT is a structured part of the curriculum from day one.

Applying through us unlocks you exclusive scholarships and benefits that are unavailable through the university's own portal.

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Westcliff University

CALIFORNIA ; FLORIDA
Westcliff University

DBA | MA TESOL | MBA | MSCS | MSIT

CALIFORNIA ; FLORIDA
Westcliff University
Sofia University
CALIFORNIA
Sofia University

DBA | MBA | MSCS

CALIFORNIA
Sofia University
California Institute Of Advanced Management

ALHAMBRA
CIAM

MBA | MBA EXECUTIVE

ALHAMBRA
CIAM
Avila University Arizona

GOODYEAR
Avila University Arizona

MBA | MSTM

GOODYEAR
Avila University Arizona
DEGREE PROGRAMS

80+ programs across every field.

From MBA and DBA to MS in AI and Cybersecurity, and many more STEM programs
— all with CPT integrated as a curricular component from day one.

Business program

Business

MBA DBA MS Finance MS Accounting MS Marketing MS ManagementMS Taxation

Business
Technology program

Technology

MS Comp Sci MS AI MS Data Sci MS Cybersecurity MS Software Eng MS Info Systems MS Machine Learning

Technology
Engineering program

Engineering

MS Electrical Eng MS Mechanical Eng MS Civil Eng MS Industrial Eng MS Systems Eng MS Software Eng

Engineering
Healthcare and science program

Healthcare & Science

MS Healthcare Mgmt MS Biomedical Eng MS Public Health MS Biotech MS Env ScienceMS Nursing

Healthcare & Science

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Explore our full range of programs across business, technology, engineering and healthcare—designed to fit your career goals.

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All programs include CPT as a curricular component · Hybrid professional format · Practical experience from semester one

Browse Programs & Universities

Explore 20+ partner universities offering hybrid professional degrees with CPT integrated into the curriculum.

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Applying through us is the key step that unlocks exclusive scholarships, discounts, and dedicated academic support. 

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Enroll & Unlock Your Benefits  

Once admitted, your exclusive Day1CPT benefits activate — merit scholarships, student perks, and a dedicated advisor to guide your academic journey.

From application to graduation!

Learn, Practice & Grow 

Pursue your degree while gaining practical industry experience through your program's CPT curriculum.

Build your career from the very first semester. 

$12,000 Scholarship
"I applied through Day1CPT and got a $12,000 scholarship I never would have found on my own. The whole process was smooth and the CPT curriculum gave me real industry experience from day one."
Arjun M.
Arjun M.
MS Data Science
Lindenwood University
Hybrid Program + Portfolio
"Day1CPT helped me find a program where I could work on real data projects as part of my coursework. The hybrid format was perfect — I graduated with both a degree and a portfolio of industry work
Priya S.
Priya S.
MS Computer Science
Cumberlands University
CPT-Integrated DBA Program
"I applied through Day1CPT and got a $12,000 scholarship I never would have found on my own. The whole process was smooth and the CPT curriculum gave me real industry experience from day one."
Meilon C.
Meilon C.
DBA
Wilmington University
$8,500 Scholarship
"I was comparing 10 universities on my own. Day1CPT simplified everything and I ended up with a program I love plus a $8,500 scholarship."
Sofia R.
Sofia R.
MS AI
Bay Path University
OUR PARTNER NETWORK

Your degree. Your experience.
Starting from day one.

Applying directly to a university means missing out on exclusive scholarships, pre-negotiated student discounts, and access to hybrid programs with CPT built into the curriculum. Our platform is completely free to use.

Up to $20K Scholarships
CPT-Integrated Curriculum
$2,000+ Student Discounts
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