The US, with 16 institutions, dominates the world’s top 20 universities list. 52 US universities are ranked amongst the top 100 universities worldwide 77 American universities are ranked amongst the best 200 universities in the world American Universities welcome international students who have met their selection criteria. American Universities are definitely melting pots of diverse cultures, with the spectrum spread over more than 60 countries. At present there are almost 10,00,000 international students studying in different universities in U.S apart from about 160,000 Indian students. American degrees are highly regarded world over and give a cutting edge advantage to an individual while applying for a job.

Climate varies considerably across the United States. You will probably need an umbrella, even in Las Vegas or Los Angeles. In the northern cities you will need cold weather and snow gear. In the southern states, summers may be very hot and the winters mild. Depending on the part of the country, temperatures during the summer will run from the 70s through the 90s..

Once you enrolled in the campus, there will be “The International Student Orientation Program,” coordinated by the Admissions Office or the Office of International Programs. Information on many topics like immigration, academic advisors, computer and library resources, telephone services, public safety, medical services, banking and transportation options will be provided through this program.

There are many transportation options for getting around in your new country. A bicycle or bike is affordable travel options for short distances. If you are living in a city, the bus system will likely be pretty extensive, as with most of the public transportation systems in large urban areas. Trains are good for traveling in the USA. They are slightly more expensive than traveling by bus, but it is much quicker. Taxis can be extremely expensive for students.

Choosing a country to study miles away from home is a dream for some and a lifelong investment for many. In this context, the USA has been a favored destination for higher education among candidates across the globe for ages. According to the U.S. News & World Report, out of the 100 Global Universities, around 48 top universities are in the United States.

To learn what makes the USA such a hit among the students, let’s discuss the advantages of studying in the USA in detail.

• Top Universities: The United States of America boasts of a lion’s share when it comes to some of the high-ranked universities for higher education across the world. Times Higher Education ranks 15 American universities among its world’s top 20 universities. MIT, Stanford, Harvard, and Caltech are the top 4 universities in the world according to QS World Ranking
• STEM OPT: USA provides a plethora of degrees that are ‘STEM eligible’ which allows international candidates a confirmed opportunity of staying back in the country for additional two years post completion of their degrees to gain practical training, beyond the standard allowance of one year, while students can simultaneously work for a US-based organization.
• Flexible Education System: The Credit transfer system allows greater flexibility in the US education system. Students at an undergraduate level are motivated to explore various domains and choose a major of their choice by the end of the second year. Offering a range of conventional and non-conventional majors and minors to the flexibility of choosing which, when and how many classes to attend each semester makes for a highly strengthening system that allows each individual to grow and adjust as per their strengths and weaknesses.
• Diverse Range of Courses: The country offers over 2 million programs through 4- and 2-year institutions providing Bachelor’s and Master’s courses along with other programs including Doctoral, Vocational, Associate, and Certificate courses.
• Research and Innovation: USA is at the forefront of Research and Development in the world. According to NSF, total money spent on research and innovation by Universities was around 22 billion dollars in the year – 2015.
• Employment Prospects: After the degree completion, 62% of international students secure job/placements in the USA. The median salary range after a four-year degree in the USA is nearly 61,000 to 1, 20,700 USD at the mid-career level.
• With over 4000 universities across the country, the United States boasts of some of the top universities in the world.
• USA has the world’s largest international student population, with more than 1,000,000 students choosing to broaden their education and life experience in the United States.
• American cities make it to the top 10 student-friendly cities in the World.
• Quacquarelli Symonds World University ranking showed that of the top 20 universities in the world, 13 are in the United States.
• The United States is the leader in many areas of technology and research, also benefitting from generous funding and offering support to international PhD students.

Intake

September | January | May

Admission Requirements

IELTS | TOEFL | GRE

For Diploma/Bachelors:
IELTS : 6 to 6.5 Bands

For Masters:
IELTS : 6.5 to 7 Bands

Tution Fee

For Bachelors:
$ 20000/Year & Onwards

Post Education WORK RIGHTS

• As an F1 student visa holder, international students are able to complete up to a year of temporary employment directly related to the major field of study.
• You get to stay in the US for one year after completion of your course on an F1 visa.
• For students studying STEM courses (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) a new rule allows a 24-month extension. Which means you can continue to stay in the US for three years after finishing your course of study.

Popular Courses to Study in USA

While the US offers a diverse array of programs in almost every possible and imaginable field, there are few favorites among the international candidates which top the list of almost every aspirant. The list majorly includes STEM courses but other programs are equally unparalleled and are highly favored by many.

Some of the top courses that you can apply for if you are an international applicant include:

WORK OPPORTUNITIES

Students are permitted to work 20 hours per week on-campus during the first years of study. In the second year students are allowed to take part-time jobs or co-op/internships off campus to fulfill academic or financial requirements. The on campus jobs do not pay much and certainly not enough to finance a university education. This kind of jobs can only be a supplement to other funds.

Along with the acceptability and recognition of education, USA also offers the best in terms of future job prospects and immigration possibilities after studies. All students are entitled to stay back and work for one year period in USA under OPT (Optional Professional Training). For STEM Graduates(Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) the OPT can be further extended to another 24 months (Total 36 Months). Students who are successful in finding a suitable placement can apply for H1B (Job Visa) during this period.