Study, Work, Live in USA

The United States offers a diverse and captivating environment, ranging from bustling cities to stunning natural parks. It stands as a top destination for international students due to its robust economy, dynamic campus life, extensive academic options, and educational quality.
Comprising 50 states, a federal district, five major unincorporated territories, 326 Indian reservations, and nine minor outlying islands, the USA is the third-largest country globally by land area. Its capital is Washington, D.C.

Key features include:

• Currency: USD $
• Official Languages: None at the federal level
• Transportation: Road, air, rail, and waterways

Why Study in the USA?

• Renowned for high-quality education
• Extensive array of study programs
• Globally recognised universities
• Flexible education system
• Merit-based financial aid, scholarships, fellowships, and tuition fee waivers available
• Opportunities for on-campus employment
• Leader in technological innovation and industry-based research
• Vibrant campus life with various assistantship opportunities.

 

Education System

• The US education system typically includes 12 years of primary and secondary education followed by undergraduate, graduate, postgraduate, and PhD studies.

 

REQUIRED TESTS

• English proficiency tests such as IELTS and TOEFL
• GRE for graduate programs
• GMAT for MBA and management programs
• SAT for bachelor-level courses
• Specific exams like LSAT and MCAT for law and medical schools

COST OF EDUCATION

• Average tuition fees per year: $15,000 to $25,000 (Private Institutions); $10,000 to $20,000 (State Institutions)

COST OF LIVING

• Estimated annual living expenses: $10,000-$16,000

 

INTAKE

• January & August

 

WORK RIGHTS AND STAY BACK

• Optional Practical Training (OPT) for 12 months with a possible 17-month extension for STEM majors
• Authorization to work 20 hours per week, restricted to on-campus employment

TOP UNIVERSITIES

• Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
• Stanford University
• Harvard University
• California Institute of Technology (Caltech)
• University of Chicago
• University of Pennsylvania
• Princeton University
• Yale University
• Cornell University
• Columbia University
• Johns Hopkins University
• University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
• University of California Berkeley (UCB)
• Northwestern University
• New York University (NYU)
• University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
• Duke University
• Carnegie Mellon University
• University of California, San Diego (UCSD)
• Brown University

Living, studying, and working in the USA offers a wealth of opportunities and experiences for international students looking to pursue their academic and professional goals in a vibrant and diverse environment.