Study in USA

Why USA?

The United States of America has been a global leader in the field of education and boasts of a lion’s share of top ranked universities according to all major international rankings. Few countries offer as many high ranked universities and noble laureate academic, as USA does. The USA is considered as the go-to destination for education because of its world-renowned universities with a top-quality education system, and cutting-edge research for an immersive, engaging & collaborative study experience and also a variety of cultures the country has to offer. In most of the universities, the average class size is 15-20 students, which enables every student to attain individual attention and help them gain more practical oriented knowledge.

Choose from an extensive range of schools, numerous study disciplines and niche qualifications that are difficult to find by in other parts of the world and experience a uniquely flexible education system allowing you to apply to a variety of programs suiting your academic & career goals. Graduate with a truly global outlook and real-world skills for the future.

As it is a technology leader and the centre for excellence for the day to day innovative and leading-edge technologies, it provides students with many opportunities to work with the best technology companies in the world. For students who are ardent about research, USA is considered as the best place to study, as it has research-oriented education with a diverse range of undergraduate and graduate programs to study. In the USA, students have the flexibility to choose courses from other majors/departments according to their interests. STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) Programs have 3 years of optional practical training (OPT) i.e, one could opt for 12 months plus 24 months of extension to stay back after masters.

Top Reasons to Study in USA

  1. USA has a high Reputation
  2. Quality of Teaching & Research
  3. Best Universities for Technology & Research
  4. Contribute with Research
  5. Course Flexibility
  6. High Paying Jobs
  7. Engaging Campus – Learn beyond Classrooms
  8. Great Career after Graduation
  9. Opportunity to get Research, Teaching & Graduate Assistantships & Scholarships
  10. 12 of the best student cities in the world (QS Best Student Cities 2023)
  11. Internships (CPT) up to 12 months while studying
  12. USA hosts more than a million international students
  13. Over 25% of world’s top 100 universities are in the USA
  14. Post-study stay back visas (OPT) up to 3 years for STEM programs
  15. Over 4500 accredited universities & institutions to choose from

Cost of Living and Affordability

USA has the most affordable living expenses when compared to other countries. The estimated cost of living for a student who wants to live on campus would be $9,000 – $12,000 per year (Varied by Location & Experience in top ranked universities), which includes the expenses of room, board, food, travel and accommodation. Whereas, for students who want to live off-campus would be between $500 to $1000 per month. Urban Cities are typically expensive, and living is around $ 1000 per month. Most of the Graduate students from India prefer living off-campus because they can manage to cut down living expenses. Apart from these expenses, there would be some miscellaneous expenses which involve transportation, laptop, entertainment, etc.

 

Tuition Costs

It is important to understand the return on your investment and value for your money. The tuition fee for graduate programs varies with the universities, ranging from $15,000 to $30,000 per year. Some of the IVY league and private universities are expensive. However, most of the universities offer merit-based scholarships depending upon students UG percentage and GRE Scores.

Admission in USA universities is based on students’ academic grades as well as their score in the admission test, such as GRE/TOEFL/IELTS/PTE/DET. Student applying for an undergraduate course, student should take SAT/ACT test and for Masters student to need to take aptitude score test GRE or GMAT along with English Proficiency Test TOEFL/IELTS/PTE/DET

 

Admission Process involves 6 major steps

  1. University Selection
  2. Supporting materials
  3. Online Application Submission (Application Fee Payment)
  4. Track Applications
  5. Submitting Financial Statements
  6. Apply for Visa

 

Major Intakes

Fall – August Intake (Fall is Popular for international Students)

Spring – January intake

Late Spring – March intake

Summer – May/ June intake

Online Application process:

  1. Create Account (Username & Password) & Log in to Start Filling Online Application
  2. Submit: Contact Information, Program Information, Previous Education History & Work History/Employment History (If Applicant has any work exp)
  3. Standard Test Scores (GRE & TOEFL/IELTS/PTE/DET)
  4. Select Letter of Recommendations (Online/Offline)
  5. Upload Transcripts, SOP, Resume
  6. Review, Submit & Pay the Application Fee.

 

Once Admitted, students need to submit their financial documents in order to receive i20. After receiving i20, the VISA process must be initiated by filing DS 160 form, paying the VISA fees, SEVIS Fees and then schedule a VISA date.

University Selection Factors

  1. Ranking & Accreditation Ranking of the University
  2. Course Curriculum – Program Strength
  3. Score Requirements – Aggregate percentage, Test Scores GRE/ English Scores
  4. Tuition fees
  5. Scholarship
  6. Research opportunities (Possibility of Assistantship)
  7. Location: Cost of living & Weather

USA Process Checklist

  1. Undergraduate Transcripts / Memos
  2. Test Scores
  3. Letter of Recommendations – 3
  4. Statement of Purpose
  5. Resume/CV
  6. Passport Copy
  7. Financial Statements of 1 year

VISA Interview Checklist

All applicants for a US Non-Immigrant visa in F1 Category need to appear for the VISA Interview at US Consulate/embassy. After getting i20 from USA University (SEVIS ID) of your choice, you can apply for the F1 visa 120 days before you are scheduled to start your program. OFC Appointment: Passport & DS-160 Confirmation Page & Interview Appointment Confirmation Page

  1. VISA Appointment Letter: DS 160 Confirmation Page
  2. Passport & I20
  3. SEVIS Fee $350 Payment Receipt
  4. Academic Documents
  5. GRE / GMAT Scorecard /TOEFL / IELTS / PTE / DET Scorecard
  6. Savings & Education Loan Letter
  7. Income Proof (Salary Certificate / Income Tax)
  8. Photocopy of Property Papers
  9. Work Experience Letter/Certifications/Internships (if applicable)

Popular Courses

Computer Science

Data Science / Data Analytics

Engineering – Electronics, Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, Civil, Biomedical

Information Systems / Information Science / Information Technology

Business Analytics

Health Informatics / Health Care Informatics

Management Information Systems

Pharmaceutics

Engineering Management

Business Management

Construction Management

Top USA Partner Universities

  1. Colorado State University – Fort Collins
  2. Missouri University of Science & Technology at Rolla
  3. New Jersey Institute of Technology
  4. San Jose State University
  5. Southern Illinois University Carbondale
  6. State University of New York Albany
  7. University of Cincinnati
  8. University of Memphis
  9. University of New Hampshire
  10. University of North Texas
  11. Oregon State University
  12. Arizona State University

Career Prospects

USA is the world’s leading terminal for international students, which would bring you an opportunity to mingle with different cultured people and improve your interpersonal skills. The international exposure will not only widen your cultural horizons, but also, teach you how to be more flexible, tolerant, adaptable and empathetic, which will shape you as a better person. Hence, International students land up with superior career prospects and employment skills.

USA is the biggest Technology Innovator, which is why students could get an opportunity to work with the best companies in the world. Also, One can have STEM OPT for 36 months, and USA allows an opportunity to continue working on H1b work VISA.

 

Get expert guidance on

Choosing the right course and university

Scholarships, grants and bursaries

Application submission and fee waivers

Offer acceptance and tuition fee payment

Visa information and assistance

Pre-departure orientation

Key Highlights

  1. Ask your queries in a 1-on-1 free counselling session with experts!
  2. Get in-depth information on program outcome and career prospects
  3. Know more about scholarships, eligibility and post study work opportunities
  4. Apply for 2023 intakes
  5. Application fee waivers and much more.

 

 

Admission Requirements

Here are the major requirements to study in the USA, which you need to ensure while applying to a USA university:

 

Copy of a valid passport

ACT/SAT/LSAT for UG programs, GMAT/GRE scores for PG programs

Academic Reference Letters, the number of reference letters depends from university to university

CV/Resume

Essays (if demanded by the university)

Certificates of extracurricular activities

Proof of English proficiency (TOEFL/IELTS test scores)

Academic Transcripts from the previous study

Letters of recommendation from the employer/manager (if applicable)

Statement of Purpose (SOP)

Portfolio (for specific courses)

Evidence of funds

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Cost of Education in USA

Types of ExpensesAnnual Expenses in USD
Tuition Fees for one-year (Indicative)*25000
Living and Accommodation15000
Airfare from India to USA1000
Visa Fees (Visa & SEVIS)510
Total Expenses41510

Study in USA FAQ's

As an international student you may work on campus up to 20 hours/week in the first year of study in US and can apply to work off-campus in the subsequent years only with due permission of the International Student Office under CPT or OPT.

U.S. universities require an English language proficiency test before admission and the test requirements vary depending on the course you apply for. English Language Ability Tests. The most common tests of English language ability are the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), and the Pearson Test of English (PTE).

Undergraduate Level Examinations SAT: A standardized test to evaluate the written, verbal and mathematical skills of the applicants. ACT: To test the student’s ability in English, Math, Science, Reading and Writing sections. Graduate-Level Examinations GRE: A standardized test of verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, and analytical writing for graduate-level study. GMAT: A standardized test for MBA applicants and for business programs that measures basic verbal, mathematical, analytical writing and integrated reasoning skills. MCAT: A standardized examination that assesses problem solving, critical thinking, writing skills, and knowledge of science concepts and principles essential for the study of medicine. LSAT: A standardized test to measure the reading and verbal reasoning skills used by the law schools as an assessment factor for admission. DAT: A test to measure general academic ability, comprehension of scientific information, and perceptual ability, used for admission to Dental schools.
STEM (Sciences, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) subjects are mostly opted by international as well as domestic students in the USA. However, Psychology, Business Administration, Education, Economics and Political Science are certain other popular courses.
Scholarships and grants are usually awarded to international students in USA on the basis of merit, need or any other exceptional excellence like proficiency in sports, cultural activities or a remarkable contribution in community service. The scholarships are highly competitive. Many American universities also offer grants for foreign students who wish to study at their institution but these vary substantially from university to university. The Standardized Test scores play a vital role in U.S. universities granting scholarships.