Why Study in the USA?
Global Leadership in Higher Education
Diverse Educational Opportunities
Research and Innovation
Cultural Diversity
Career Opportunities
Flexible Curriculum
Support Services for International Students
USA Funny FACTS
The flag of the USA consists of 13 stripes representing the 13 original colonies.
On average, Americans tend to eat about 100 acres of pizza each day.
Spanish is the second most common language spoken in the U.S.
Alaska is the largest state in the U.S.
Americans are the first and only people to walk on the moon.
9.7 million Americans are registered as Native American or an Alaska Native.
The Statue of Liberty was a gift to America from France.
The U.S. is the third most populous country in the world after India and China.
In some states, there are more cows than people.
(Moooo-ve aside. Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, and Wyoming all have more cattle than humans!)
The United States is the world’s #1 most popular study abroad location!
Intakes
Fall - Starts in August / September
Spring - Starts in January / February
Summer - August / September
Student Visas
There are 3 types of student visas:
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F1 Student Visa
The F-1 visa is a non-immigrant visa for all those wishing to study in the United States. You must file an F-1 visa application if you plan on entering the US. to attend a university or college or any academic institute.
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J1 Exchange Visitor Visa
The J-1 visa is a non-immigrant visa issued by the United States to research scholars, professors and exchange visitors participating in programs that promote cultural exchange, especially to obtain medical or business training within the U.S.
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M-1 Vocational/ Non-Academic
The M-1 visa is a type of student visa in the U.S. reserved for international students attending vocational schools and technical schools.
Working while you study in USA
Employment opportunities for international students while studying are limited. You should not plan on earning substantial money from a part-time job to help pay for your studies.
F1 student visa holders cannot work in any off campus employment during the first year of their studies. IN certain circumstances the U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Service (USCIS)may grant permission to certain student s for off-campus employment only after one year of study. Students can however accept on-campus employment at their university. These on-campus jobs are often difficult to obtain and do not provide sufficient funds to sustain education costs. Students with good academic standing have a better chance.
FAQ's
Choosing a university/college is one of the biggest decisions that you will make in terms of your education and it can be overwhelming and confusing. Here are a few important factors for you to consider while choosing the university
Check if the course is offered
Check the course content
Check the Tuition fee
See the Location & Climate and do some research on the city
Check for application fee waivers, scholarships & bursaries
Lastly check for Indian student’s acceptance rate
The USA remains the world’s most popular destination for international students however it’s also among the most expensive choices in terms of tuition fee.
Universities in the USA are majorly divided into two categories :
Public/State
Private
The education cost at a public/state university is comparatively lesser than that of a private institution. Your expenditure on tuition fee depends on the type of qualification and university or school you opt for.
The GPA (Grade-point average) is the system in USA and followed by most universities. Its calculated on a 4-point scale (1 to 4), with 4.0 being the highest. The GPA can bea combination with letter grades.
The chart below shows you how much each letter grade is worth in number of points to GPA:
| A = 90-100% | 4 |
| B = 80-89% | 3 |
| C = 70-79% | 2 |
| D = 60-69% | 1 |
| F = <60% | 0 |
GPA is very important in US universities and students must keep a certain level of GPA to obtain scholarships or get admitted into a course.
The Grade point average can be calculated on a 4-point scale which is considered as the international standard followed by US universities.
The I-20 form is issued by the US university as a confirmation of an your admission into a program. It certifies that you:
Are going to be an enrolled full time students pursuing using a Bachelor’s or Masters or other professional degree; and
That you have satisfied all admission requirements
Have proven that you have sufficient financial support to study and live in the US for the duration of your course of study.
You will need Form I-20 to obtain a student visa or to keep lawful F-1 status in U.S. This document is issued by SVEP (Student Visitor and Exchange Program) certified universities/institutes and includes the SEVIS ID which is unique for each student.
Once you receive the I-20 (Admission Letter) then you can start the visa application procedures.
