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Capital
Washington, D.C.

Population
333 Million

Language
English

International Students
1.1 Million

GDP
$22.675 Trillion

Dialling code
+1

Currency
US Dollar

Universities
3982

Capital
Washington DC

Population
333 Million

Language
English

International Students 1.1 Mn

GDP
$22.675 Trillion

Dialing Code
+1

Currency
US Dollar

Universities
3982

Why Study in USA

The world’s most popular international student destination

More international students study in the USA than in any other country in the world – at the moment, there are more than 750,000.
The USA has an established, high-quality tertiary education system. The USA boasts an impressive seven out of the world’s top 10 universities. In fact, 76 of the top 200 universities are based in the USA.
Thanks to the sheer size of the USA and the large number of institutions, there is a perfect fit for each type of student. Huge, sprawling campuses that feel like cities and small, intimate campuses that feel like a collection of close friends. Tropical islands, dry deserts, snowy plains, the Grand Canyon, California, and New York City. In the USA, there is truly something for every type of learner.
Living on campus in the USA can offer you the opportunity to enrich your educational experience and meet new friends. Or you may choose to live off campus. USA universities offer a wide choice of academic, cultural and athletic activities. Your university may also have a variety of sporting teams in addition to fraternities and regional or ethnic clubs.
USA is known for its latest technologies and advancement which gives the student a very good chance to make his/her future in these fields. USA has always been a hub of inventions. Students , therefore, have first-hand knowledge about cutting-edge technologies coupled with excellent research opportunities.
The USA education system is flexible in terms of the choice of courses within a college or university. During the course of study, a student can transfer from one course/stream to another or one institution to another. This aspect of the USA education system makes it distinct from other countries.
The USA is an English-speaking country. Education is imparted in English and Businesses use English as the official language. Studying, living, and working in an English-speaking country like the USA will give you ample opportunities to improve your English language proficiency.
Having spent time in the US will definitely give you a competitive advantage over your competitors in the job market, especially as a degree from an American university is still considered the best education that you can get. You can gain valuable work experience in the US. Every foreign student, who has completed at least 9 months at an American University and received a degree, can apply for the Optional Practical Training, which allows you to gain hands-on experience in the US, a major competitive advantage, once you return to your home country.
The United States is viewed by many as the land of opportunity because it presents them with life options they may not have had in their countries. Employment that could lead to economic stability is a big draw that foreigners pursue diligently. After graduation, there is the opportunity to work full time in United States. The US is open to provide Green Card Holder status to International Students that meet their criteria.
The US has pretty much every ecosystem within its borders so you do not need to leave the US. America has it all – from iconic beaches and fascinating cities to picturesque vineyards, rugged mountains, quiet forests, marvelous lakes, remarkable parks, and dramatic deserts, the US has something to offer to every individual. Montana, the land of unspoiled landscapes and big blue skies, is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful states in America. Featuring a wide range of activities, historical sites, and natural splendors such as pristine meadows, tremendous river valleys, gorgeous mountains, and stunning glaciers, The Big Sky Country offers foreigners a clear image of the genuine American West.

Careers + Work Opportunities

Arts and humanities
Social sciences
Law and legal studies
Engineering and technology
Architecture
Design
Medical and life sciences
Natural sciences

Scholarships

There are various scholarships offered by the USA government, universities and private organizations to support the education of international students. Here is a list of the most popular scholarships to study in USA:

Affiliated Colleges/Institutes/Universities

  • Virginia Tech Language and Culture Institute
  • University of California
  • Arizona State University
  • University of Arizona
  • Drexel University
  • University of Delaware
  • George Mason University
  • Colorado State University
  • Duke University
  • Oregon State University
  • University of Illinois at Chicago
  • Northeastern University
  • University of South Florida
  • The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa
  • Auburn University
  • University of Utah
  • University of Cincinnati
  • Ohio University
  • University of South Carolina
  • University of the Pacific
  • University of Kansas
  • University of Vermont
  • University of Tulsa
  • Baylor University
  • Graduate School at UMBC
  • University of Albany
  • University of Dayton
  • University of Colorado Denver
  • State University of New York at Geneseo
  • SUNY Polytechnic Institute
  • The State University of New York at New Paltz
  • State University of New York at Fredonia
  • State University of New York at Plattsburgh
  • State University of New York College at Old Westbury
  • Queens College of the City University of New York
  • University of California, Irvine
  • University of California, Berkeley
  • American University Washington
  • Louisiana State University
  • Washington State University
  • The University of Nebraska
  • University of Alabama at Birmingham
  • Saint Louis University
  • Missouri University of Science and Technology
  • University of Massachusetts Lowell
  • Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
  • University of Massachusetts ,Boston
  • University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth
  • Suffolk University
  • University of New Hampshire
  • Adelphi University
  • University of Central Florida
  • University of Idaho
  • California State University, East Bay
  • California State University, Fresno
  • California State University, Sacramento
  • California State University, San Bernardino and College of Extended Learning
  • California State University, Dominguez Hills
  • California State University, Stanislaus
  • California State University, Los Angeles
  • California State University, Northridge
  • California State University, Bakersfield
  • University of Illinois at Chicago
  • California State University, Channel Islands
  • California State University, Monterey Bay
  • San Francisco State University, California
  • San Jose State University, California
  • California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (College of the Extended University)
  • Seattle Pacific University, Seattle
  • California Baptist University, Riverside
  • New Jersey Institute of Technology
  • Florida Institute of Technology
  • Pace University
  • DePaul University
  • Drew University
  • University of Hartford
  • Florida International University
  • Kent State University
  • Nebraska Wesleyan University Lincoln
  • University of Mississippi
  • Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
  • Mississippi State University
  • University of New Mexico
  • Illinois State University
  • University of Wisconsin Milwaukee
  • University of Nevada
  • Cleveland State University
  • Indiana University of Pennsylvania
  • Wright State University
  • Wichita State University
  • Northern Arizona University
  • University of North Texas
  • University of Missouri–St
  • The University of Memphis
  • Tennessee Tech University
  • Texas State University
  • Florida Polytechnic University
  • Montana State University
  • Gannon University
  • The University of Scranton
  • Milwaukee School of Engineering
  • Auburn University at Montgomery
  • Lynn University
  • Hofstra University
  • Mercer University
  • Kennesaw State University
  • Long Island University, New York
  • Long Island University, Brooklyn
  • Glasgow Caledonian New York College
  • Midwestern State University, Wichita Falls
  • Texas A & M University
  • Western Kentucky University
  • Southeast Missouri State University
  • Youngstown State University
  • Arkansas State University
  • Southern Illinois University
  • University of New Haven
  • Dakota State University
  • Pittsburg State University
  • University of Bridgeport
  • Murray State University
  • Marshall University Huntington
  • Duquesne University
  • Quinnipiac University
  • NY Tech
  • University Of Central Oklahoma
  • Lawrence Technological University
  • Saint Leo University
  • Johnson and Wales University
  • Northwest Missouri State University
  • University of Illinois at Chicago
  • Missouri State University
  • California Lutheran University
  • Pacific Lutheran University
  • Ashland University
  • Weber State University
  • University of Tampa
  • University of Nebraska
  • Southern New Hampshire University
  • National University
  • Troy University
  • Texas Wesleyan University
  • Dallas Baptist University
  • Jefferson University
  • Western New England University
  • Rivier University
  • Northwood University
  • Rider University
  • Atlantis University
  • Valparaiso University
  • Saginaw Valley State University
  • Slippery Rock University
  • Golden Gate University
  • University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
  • University of Wisconsin–La Crosse
  • Charleston Southern University
  • University of Charleston
  • DeVry University
  • James Madison University
  • Tiffin University
  • Academy of Art University
  • Full Sail University
  • Cleary University
  • New York Film Academy
  • Upper Iowa University
  • Briar Cliff University
  • Oklahoma City University
  • Webster University Missouri
  • Park University
  • The University of Findlay
  • Hult International Business School Boston
  • Simmons University
  • Schiller International University
  • Concordia University Chicago
  • University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
  • Lipscomb University
  • Western Washington University
  • New England Institute of Technology
  • Marist College
  • Mississippi College
  • Monroe College
  • New England College
  • Berkeley College
  • Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design
  • Canisius College
  • St. Thomas Aquinas College
  • Richard Bland College of William & Mary
  • Fisher College
  • Green River College
  • Seattle Central Community College
  • San Mateo Colleges of Silicon Valley
  • Santa Ana College
  • California State University
  • UMass Amherst
  • Kaplan Test Prep, a division of Kaplan
  • Summer Discovery. Discovery Internship and Jr. Internship.

Post admission experience

cost of living

Low

High

monthly living expenses
Rent

$393 - $618

Food

$89 - $281

Transport

$45 - $89

Miscellaneous

$282 - $562

Visa information

There are several job opportunities for International students in the USA. Over the past two decades, the USA has become a land of opportunities. The country is going through a phase of such immense growth, expansion, and development, that it needs people from different backgrounds and countries with the right experience and education, and that too in large numbers.

After the first year of education in the USA, you may apply for a position as a residential assistant (RA). An RA oversees student housing, acting as a point of contact for any questions or issues students may have. In return, the RA is paid with free accommodation, and possibly a meal plan and/or a small salary. In addition to being an RA, students who have completed their first year may apply for Curricular Practical Training which allows students to work as an intern or in a work/study program off-campus for up to 20 hours every week. If you are married and studying in the US on an F-1 student visa, your spouse may not work; if you are studying on a J-1 student visa, your spouse may acquire a temporary work permit.

Upon graduation from your education course in the USA, you may apply for Optional Practical Training (OPT), which gives you the opportunity to work in the United States for 12 months after your final examination in a field related to your major area of study. To get the Additional 17 months of OPT extension [a total of 29 months which includes 12 months of OPT as stated above], the student must complete a degree from STEM Majors. STEM refers to degrees in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. An OPT may be extended if the employer approves you to continue your work in the United States.

USA IMMIGRATION PROCESS & APPROACH

The United States approach of immigration process is simple. This is the reason why thousands of applications every year apply for US visa. If you are successful in fulfilling all the formalities then your chances of success increases. There are many ways to migrate to the US which include:

MIGRATING TO THE US AS AN EMPLOYEE

If you want to work in US you need Temporary work visas. This will allow you to work for a sponsoring employer. But this type of visa is valid for specific period of time after which the person has to return to his home country. Work Permit visas can be only grantedif the employer at US submits a petition with the USCIS.

MIGRATING TO THE US THROUGH THE INVESTOR ROUTE

The facility of EB 5 investment visa for United States immigration allowswealthypeople to get a green card the moment they enter the country, without waiting for long period of time. You need to invest a huge sum, ranging from 500,000 USD to one million USD, to qualify for this visa. These funds must be invested in an American company, and the person who is investingshould participates actively in its management.

MIGRATING WITH YOUR FAMILY TO THE US

The facility of Permanent residency in the United States is given to family members of US citizens or Green Card holders. Family-based immigration generally depends on the degree of affinity.

You need to accomplish below mentioned conditions to live permanently in the United States:

  • Would be spouses
  • unmarried children under the age of 21
  • Parents of US citizens or Green Card holders.

Others who are applying for green card need to wait for a very long period of time.

IMMIGRATION PROCESS

You need to file an immigration petition on your behalf and need to show willingness to work or study in US. The next step is to wait until your petition is approved and a visa in your category becomes available, you need to remember one thing that this process takes time. The next step is to submit an application for an immigration visa. These things become easy when there are consultants to guide you.

Below mentioned are some of the formalities you need to fulfil for US migration:

  • Obtain a medical evaluation.
  • Attend a job interview.
  • Await a response to your application.
  • Be ready with the documents required
  • It is very important to have a valid passport with six months validity.You also need to have at least one blank page in your passport to apply for a visa.
  • Your Photo should be fulfilling United States’ visa photo criteria.
  • Present a Receipt Which shows that the visa payments have been paid
  • You need to submit your social media account information and phone numbers

FAQs

Can I study in USA for free?

There are various private and government scholarships available for studying in USA that offer 100% coverage of their major expenses like tuition fees, accommodation, health insurance, etc.

Qualifying entrance level exams are necessary when it comes to fulfilling your dream of studying abroad. For those who are willing to study in the USA, it will be mandatory for you to qualify for IELTS, TOEFL along with subject/ program related exams like SAT/ACT or GMAT/GRE.

The average cost to study in USA will totally depend on the program as well as the living standards you opt for. If you are about to pursue UG courses, your average tuition fee will be around INR 17,80,000- 23, 00,000. On the other hand, seeking a PG degree in the country will cost you around INR 26,00,000- 22,50,000.

The following are the top universities in the USA ranked based on the academic standards and research impact.

  • Stanford University
  • Harvard University
  • California Institute of Technology (Caltech)
  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology
  • University of California, Berkeley
  • Yale University
  • University of California Los Angeles
  • Princeton University
  • University of Chicago
  • Johns Hopkins University
  • University of Pennsylvania

Yes, IELTS is one of the most prominent requirements when it comes to studying in USA. But, there are a few universities that allow admissions without undertaking the score of IELTS.

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