Study in the USA

Why study in the USA?

The worlds most popular international student
destination (there are more than 750,000
students)
Highest-ranked universities in the world (The
USA has worlds top 10 universities according to the
2013/2014 Times Higher Education World University
Rankings)
76 of the top 200 universities are based in the USA.

Huge, sprawling campuses that feel like cities and

small, intimate campuses that feel like a collection of
close friends. Tropical islands, dry deserts, snowy
plains, the Grand Canyon, California, and New York
City.
Living on campus in the USA can offer you the

Education system
Tertiary education is typically divided
into:
Associate degrees
Undergraduate (bachelor) degrees
Graduate education (masters and
PhDs/doctorates)

USA universities place great

significance on diversity, meaning
classes will consist of students of
different ages, religions and countries
of origin.
Most classes will contain no more
than 20 students and the professors
will take the time to get to know

Cost of studying
Tuition will be the most expensive component of
your educational costs (price range $10,000$55,000 per year).
Accommodation costs will depend on personal
preferences and the city you reside in (price
range from $3,000-$8,000 per year).
Most campuses offer a meal plan for students to
allow dining in the on-campus facilities. These
plans are offered at many different levels to
accommodate individual budgets.
Most campuses also require students to pay for
medical insurance ($1,000 per year).
Other costs to budget for are fees for student
activities, which amount to a few hundred dollars

Employment prospects
In the USA there are options to work part-time on
campus during your first year of study.
International students in the USA can work in a
job on campus up to 20 hours a week.
Nearly every university, even those not located
in big cities, has employees dedicated to helping
students secure internships. All USA universities
also offer extra-curricular activities that provide
real-world job experience.
Another option that appeals to many students is
to broaden their study experience through
semester or summer-long study abroad and
exchange programs, offered by most universities
as well as outside study abroad providers.

Faculty Interest
Engineering
Civil Engineering
Energy
Finance
Financial

Accounting
Logistics

International

Business
Law
MBA
MBA (No GMAT)
STEM

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