USA
Why Study in USA
USA has been the most preferred choice of study for international students owing to its 4,000 accredited
colleges and universities, which offer a wide range of programs to pursue bachelors or masters in USA.
Outstanding programs in numerous fields, optimized classroom experience, cutting-edge technology are
some of the reasons that make USA one of the best countries to study in.
Education System
Type of Institutes in USA:
1. Community colleges: This is a two-year school in which you can begin your university study. You can complete the first two years of your bachelor’s degree at a community college and then transfer your credentials to a fouryear university. This is extremely common in the USA. They are with lower tuition, smaller in class sizes and provide more personal attention. Many community colleges also offer intensive English language programs.
2. The Ivy Leagues: Most famous and oldest in USA mostly located in the north-eastern states. Their admission procedures are very competitive with high tuition fees. They are popular for business and professional schools.
3. Private Universities:
All Ivy Leagues universities fall under this category. They are not state funded, both international and domestic students have the same tuition fees.
4. Public Universities:
Non-profit and financially supported by public taxes. Big in size with wide range of course choices from bachelors to research.
Types of Degrees offered at USA Institutions:
1. Associate Degree
2. Bachelor’s degree
3. Master’s Degree
4. Doctoral Degree
1. Community colleges: This is a two-year school in which you can begin your university study. You can complete the first two years of your bachelor’s degree at a community college and then transfer your credentials to a fouryear university. This is extremely common in the USA. They are with lower tuition, smaller in class sizes and provide more personal attention. Many community colleges also offer intensive English language programs.
2. The Ivy Leagues: Most famous and oldest in USA mostly located in the north-eastern states. Their admission procedures are very competitive with high tuition fees. They are popular for business and professional schools.
3. Private Universities:
All Ivy Leagues universities fall under this category. They are not state funded, both international and domestic students have the same tuition fees.
4. Public Universities:
Non-profit and financially supported by public taxes. Big in size with wide range of course choices from bachelors to research.
Types of Degrees offered at USA Institutions:
1. Associate Degree
2. Bachelor’s degree
3. Master’s Degree
4. Doctoral Degree
Cost of Study
The cost of higher education and living expenses in the USA:
Tuition Fee:
Undergraduate: $15,000 to $55,000
Postgraduate: $15,000 to $30,000
Living Expenses:
When calculating the cost to study in USA, living expenses play a critical role. On average, a student spends approximately $15000 – 18000/year. But the expenses also depend on the place where a student stays i.e. if a student stays in metropolitan city like New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, etc the expenses could go up to $20000 in comparison to a student studying in a suburban area where the expenses around $10000 to $12000 / year. Higher education in USA for Indian students often involves living in suburban areas, however this may add up to the student’s transportation cost. But colleges do provide transportation passes for the same. Living afar in an outlying place would result in more time consumption.
Scholarships:
Financial assistance offered to international students can be extremely competitive. TYPES OF AID (or) FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE are:
1. Merit-based
2. Tuition waiver
3. Fellowship:
4. Teaching, Research or
Graduate Assistantships
Tuition Fee:
Undergraduate: $15,000 to $55,000
Postgraduate: $15,000 to $30,000
Living Expenses:
When calculating the cost to study in USA, living expenses play a critical role. On average, a student spends approximately $15000 – 18000/year. But the expenses also depend on the place where a student stays i.e. if a student stays in metropolitan city like New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, etc the expenses could go up to $20000 in comparison to a student studying in a suburban area where the expenses around $10000 to $12000 / year. Higher education in USA for Indian students often involves living in suburban areas, however this may add up to the student’s transportation cost. But colleges do provide transportation passes for the same. Living afar in an outlying place would result in more time consumption.
Scholarships:
Financial assistance offered to international students can be extremely competitive. TYPES OF AID (or) FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE are:
1. Merit-based
2. Tuition waiver
3. Fellowship:
4. Teaching, Research or
Graduate Assistantships
Admission & Visa
List of documents required for USA Admission Processing:
Note: Documents required for individual universities and individual courses in the USA may vary.
Visa:
To be able to study in USA for Indian students, an F1 visa is issued to international students who are attending an academic program or English Language Program at a US college or university. F1 students are expected to complete their studies by the expiration date on their I-20 form (Certificate of Eligibility for Non-immigrant Student Status) which is provided by the US College or university.
Process:
Step 1 – obtain I-20 from University / College
Step 2 – obtain SEVIS FEE Receipt
Step 3 – Complete DS-160 Form
Step 4 – Pay Visa Application Fees
Step 5 –Schedule Appointment
Step 6 – Attend Appointment Scheduled
Step 7 – Passport Collection if visa is granted
- 1. Official transcripts required by most of the universities, and WES evaluation may be required by
some.
2. Evidence of English Language proficiency e.g. IELTS, TOEFL, etc.
3. Standardised Tests e.g. GMAT, GRE, SAT
4. Two/Three academic references.
5. Two references from employers if have experience.
6. Passport sized photographs.
7. Statement of Purpose.
8. Resume/CV.
9. Application fees, if applicable.
10. Portfolio (for Design, Art, & Architecture programme).
11. Other Certificates & Achievements of Extracurricular Activities.
Note: Documents required for individual universities and individual courses in the USA may vary.
Visa:
To be able to study in USA for Indian students, an F1 visa is issued to international students who are attending an academic program or English Language Program at a US college or university. F1 students are expected to complete their studies by the expiration date on their I-20 form (Certificate of Eligibility for Non-immigrant Student Status) which is provided by the US College or university.
Process:
Step 1 – obtain I-20 from University / College
Step 2 – obtain SEVIS FEE Receipt
Step 3 – Complete DS-160 Form
Step 4 – Pay Visa Application Fees
Step 5 –Schedule Appointment
Step 6 – Attend Appointment Scheduled
Step 7 – Passport Collection if visa is granted