- IELTS or TOEFL scores are required as evidence of English language proficiency for admission to any program.
- The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is mandatory for entry into most graduate programs.
- The Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) is a requirement for MBA and other management program admissions.
- Undergraduate (bachelor's) program admissions necessitate scores from the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT).
- Law schools and medical schools often have separate entrance exams like the LSAT and MCAT respectively.
US education system consists of :
- The U.S. education system requires 12 years of primary and secondary schooling before entering university or college for higher education.
- After completing high school, students can pursue undergraduate studies, followed by graduate programs, post-graduate degrees, and doctoral (PhD) studies.
- Associate Degrees are two-year undergraduate qualifications, providing a shorter study abroad option while saving time and costs.
- Bachelor's Degrees are the standard four-year undergraduate programs in the U.S.
- Graduate Degrees encompass advanced study across various fields like arts, sciences, and engineering, offered through graduate schools and specialized colleges.
- Master's programs typically span two years of graduate-level study.
- Doctoral (PhD) programs follow the completion of a Master's degree and involve 3 to 6 years of intensive research, depending on the field and university requirements.
- Tuition fees at private institutions in the U.S. typically range from $15,000 to $25,000 per academic year.
- State-run institutions tend to have lower tuition costs, generally falling between $10,000 and $20,000 annually.
- COST OF LIVING
- The estimated cost of living expenses for a year can range from $10,000 to $16,000.
- Post-Study Work Visa (PSW) - Graduate Immigration Route (GIR):
- 12 months optional practical training 17 months’ extension for STEM Majors Authorization to work 20 hours per week (Only on Campus)
- Winter , Summer , Fall
- The U.S. government does not provide financial aid such as scholarships, grants, or loans to international students. Instead, students can find other sources of funding from organizations or educational institutions in the United States, and their own home country’s educational funding programs.
- International students can use the CareerOneStop website, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, to look for scholarships or financial assistance in the country.
- The following are the top universities in the United States that offered the most grants to international students during the 2019–2020 school year (Source: U.S News):
Columbia University, NY
Skidmore College, NY
Amherst College, MA
Dartmouth College, NH
Williams College, MA
Duke University, NC
Stanford University, CA
Wesleyan University, CT
Swarthmore College, PA
Harvard University, MA