About USA
The United States of America is the world's third largest country in size and nearly the third largest in terms of population. United States is the world’s most powerful country in terms of economy, military and technology. The country is bordered on the west by the Pacific Ocean and to the east by the Atlantic Ocean. Along the northern border is Canada and the southern border is Mexico. There are 50 states and the District of Columbia. United States is more than twice the size of European Union.
Capital: Washington DC
Currency: US dollars (US $)
Language: English and Spanish
Population: 330,175,936
Why Study in the USA?
Over the past few years, the USA is the most popular university destination for students all around the world and with good reason. With famous cities, highly ranked universities and rewarding career development opportunities, studying in the USA offers the perfect blend of educational quality and cultural experience. But there’s more to it.
Map of the USA
Benefits of studying in the USA
High academic quality and variety
The USA is home to one of the world's best education systems. It boasts of some of the finest universities, a lot of which consistently rank highly. Universities are well funded, and students have access to cutting edge technology and learning facilities.
Study Flexibility
The USA universities offer an innumerable number of courses and programs to choose from. You have the freedom to choose what life path you’d like to follow. At the undergraduate level, you have the liberty to chose your subject after the first year, easing the pressure of making a course decision.
Large Culture Diversity
The US is one of the most culturally diverse countries in the world with different cultures, races and ethnicities. People come from all walks of life to study and work in the USA. These days employers prefer students with a multi-cultural background, which you would get a great taste of in the US.
Excellent support system for international students
The universities in the US have fantastic systems in place to support foreign students, such as regular orientation programs, workshops and trainings . The majority of universities also have a dedicated department for international student support which helps students to get accustomed to a new kind of lifestyle.
Lively and vibrant campus life
The campus community is one of the many reasons to study in the United States. Colleges and universities in the U.S. offer a wide range of campus activities beyond just academics. This opens up the opportunity to establish life-long connections and develop meaningful skills.
Emphasis on internships & career advancement
Universities in the US offer internship programs as a way to kickstart your professional career. Many students obtain internships to take gain valuable work experience and get access to better-paying jobs after graduation.
Top Universities in USA
According to The QS world University Ranking 2022, top 20 universities in the US are: -
The USA Rank | Name of the University | Global Rank |
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1 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) | 1 |
2 | Stanford University | 3 |
3 | Harvard University | 5 |
4 | California Institute of Technology (Caltech) | 6 |
5 | University of Chicago | 10 |
6 | University of Pennsylvania | 13 |
7 | Yale University | 14 |
8 | Columbia University | 19 |
9 | Princeton University | 20 |
10 | Cornell University | 21 |
11 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | 23 |
12 | Johns Hopkins University | 25 |
13 | Northwestern University | 30 |
14 | University of California, Berkeley (UCB) | 32 |
15 | University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) | 40 |
16 | New York University (NYU) | 42 |
17 | University of California, San Diego (UCSD) | 48 |
18 | Duke University | 52 |
19 | Carnegie Mellon University | 53 |
20 | Brown University | 60 |
Essential guidelines for Students to study in the USA
Student Visa
Requirements
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Work While You Study
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USA Travel Preparation
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Cost of Living In the USA
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Main Intake in USA
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Fall semester - (August / September) This is the main intake and almost all programs are offered at this time. More financial aid is also available for this semester.
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Spring Semester - (January / February) This is the mid-year intake.
Some Universities also have a Summer intake around July.
Scholarships
It’s no secret that the US is one of the most expensive nations to pursue higher education, but there are hundreds of opportunities to gain funding for your studies in US.
US scholarships for international students are funded by -
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The US government,
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some private organizations and
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some specific institutions
Get in touch with our counsellors for more details.
Transportation
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Transportation cost will be mainly for students who would choose to live alone outside the campus as compared to in-campus students, unless you are going somewhere off-campus.
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Multiple options to choose are - cabs, trains, and buses or you can use vehicle rental facilities too.
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Bus and train passes cost around $30-$50 per month for students. For additional expenses, you can expect to pay around $100-$120 per month in your total transportation.
Health Insurance
Staying so far away from your home can be hard. Thousands of international students get injured or need medical attention throughout their courses. Student health insurance provides international students with financial support in these kinds of situations. International students must have proof of health insurance to get admission to US colleges. Without health insurance, international students can not apply for US colleges.Under the age of 25, international students can expect to pay $30-$140 for health insurance per month depending on the college and the health insurance package.