Essential Information
Overview: The United States is home to many top-ranked universities across various disciplines.
Quick Facts:
- Composition: 50 states, a federal district, and territories.
- Capital: Washington, D.C.
- Number of Universities: 3,216
- Official Languages: None at the federal level
- Currency: USD ($)
Key Features:
- Quality Education across multiple streams.
- Internationally Recognized Degrees.
- Flexible Education System for applying to different fields of study.
- Merit-based financial assistance such as university assistance, scholarships, fellowships, and tuition fee waivers.
- Job Opportunities for students include on-campus jobs with minimal wages and options for graduate assistantships, teaching assistantships, and research assistantships.
- Dynamic, diverse, and vibrant campus life.
Education System:
- Primary and Secondary Education comprises 12 years of study before university or graduate college.
- An Associate Degree is awarded after two years of undergraduate study.
- A Bachelor’s Degree is awarded after four years of study.
- A Graduate Degree is awarded by specialized colleges in various specializations.
- A Master’s Degree usually spans two years.
- A doctorate is pursued after completing a Master’s degree and can take 3 to 6 years to complete.
Admission Requirements:
- Scores of English Language Proficiency tests like IELTS and TOEFL are required for admission.
- GRE is required for entry to graduate programs, GMAT is required for MBA programs, and specific exams are required for application to law and medical schools.
- SAT is required for admission to Bachelor Level courses.
Tuition Costs:
- Private Institutions cost between $15,000 to $25,000 p.a.
- State Institutions cost between $10,000 to $20,000 p.a.
Cost of Living:
- Average living expenses are estimated to fall between $10,000 to $16,000 p.a.
Intakes:
- January and August.
Optional Practical Training (OPT):
- Students can opt for a 12-month OPT, STEM majors receive a 17-month extension.
- Students can work on campus up to 20 hours/week.