Study In USA

Study in USA Overview

When you have planned to study in USA, it is obvious that you want to study in the best college and get the most reputable degree in the field of your choice. The United States of America is the top destination for study in USA for Indian students after 12th. Here are 5 reasons why study in the USA for international students is a good choice:
  • The US has six of the top 10 universities in the world. Degrees from these colleges have a global repute.
  • Campus life is fascinating with its diversity; people across the globe to study here and you get to mix with people from various cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
  • The universities provide state-of-the-art facilities such as knowledge resources, computers, the Internet, modern classrooms and trending technology.
  • You will have a wonderful classroom with interactive professors, debates and discussions and rubbing shoulders with the greats in the field.
  • The academic environment is flexible; you are not looked over your shoulder. Your involvement and independent work are much appreciated. During the major portion of your semester, you will be studying independently the subjects you have chosen.

  1. Capital: Washington D.C.
  2. Major cities: New York, Chicago, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Boston, Seattle, San Diego.
  3. Currency: USD
  4. Average temperature: 21 degrees
 

  • Immense educational opportunities and wide range of courses, subjects & specializations - there is a choice for every student.
  • Over 4,000 universities and higher education institutions.
  • Academic excellence – 70 to 85% professors hold Ph.D’s. Innovative curriculum, top-notch technology, labs, libraries, etc.
  • High quality studies. Degrees recognized worldwide.
  • Extremely flexible education system – students can easily switch fields, courses, programs and universities and transfer their credits (grades) without interrupting their studies.
  • Research and other funding running into millions – almost 80% of international students receive merit based financial assistance (scholarships, assistantships, tuition waivers, stipends, campus jobs).
  • IELTS score perfectly acceptable in place of TOEFL as proof of Engish proficiency.
  • 3-yr degree holders can secure admission into Masters programs

  1. GRE/GMAT/SAT/TOEFL/IELTS
  2. Course and university selection
  3. Application – Documentation & fee payment
  4. Funds and financial documents submission & tracking
  5. Receive i20
  6. Visa filing
  7. Visa Interview
  8. Pre departure session
  • Employment prospects: Refer to H1B visa occupation list and requirements.
  • Job sites: Careerbuilder, Glassdoor, Indeed, Job2Careers, Monster, Nexxt, Resumelibrary.com, Snagajob.

The cost of study in USA for Indian students after 12th will depend on the course and level of study. A normal undergraduate course cost of study in USA for Indian students is about Rs 3,00,000 to Rs 30,00,000 per year. You can also choose to study in USA from India after graduation. Click free consultation below for more on cheap universities in the USA for international students.

Estimated Living Cost: $8000 to $14000 (per year). An average of $700 to $1000 per month should be considered as a reasonable amount.

This includes your accommodation (room and board), travel, food, and some university mandated books.

Heath Insurance Cost: This is mandatory for international students. It would range from $1750 to $2000 per year.

Miscellaneous Charges: $2000 per year

Postgraduate courses in USA

Are you looking for a globally recognised program of study in a wonderful country with excellent educational institutions? The US may be the perfect destination for you! The USA is not called the ‘Land of Opportunity’ for nothing and continues to be a popular study destination for international students worldwide. Studying in the USA from india allows students from abroad to learn at their own pace and choose from a wide range of different courses and institutions.

Applying for postgraduate study in the USA

Over a third of all US universities offer postgraduate degrees. Most courses are full time and last for just one year. Applying for a postgraduate degree in the USA is extremely similar to applying for study in the UK, as you will need a certain grade level from your undergraduate degree to continue. Most institutions will have their own policy so you should get in touch before you apply.

Pre-Masters & Masters Courses In The USA

International students may be required to take a Pre-Masters course before starting a US Masters Degree. This is to improve their English language skills and expand their subject knowledge. A Pre-Masters course may also combine GRE and GMAT graduate test preparation. In the US you may hear postgraduate degrees also referred to as ‘graduate degrees’ and just like postgraduate courses in the UK, Masters Degrees are designed to be more focused on individual learning and research. Masters degrees in the US can last anything between 1-3 years and fees for individual institutions can vary widely.

Admission Entry Requirements

Standardised tests may be required for postgraduate programs in the USA. Typically you may be required to sit:· MCAT (Medical College Admission Test)· LSAT (Law School Admission Test) GRE (Graduate Record Examinations)· GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test)

Your Next Step

Understanding whether or not your grades match up to the right level for degree study can be very difficult. Most universities in the USA recognise a wide range of global qualifications. Get in touch with IEC Abroad today to find out more and to see if you are eligible for a postgraduate course.

There's no getting away from the fact that studying in the USA is expensive. Working alongside your studies in America is possible, but there are perhaps more restrictions than you might find in other countries.
In general, you won't be able to work off-campus during your first academic year, but you will be able to take employment in an on-campus role. Your university will usually be able to assist you in finding suitable employment or with getting access to specified training schemes.
After your first year, there are specific programmes available which are designed to help international students gain employment such as Optional Practical Training and Curricular Practical Training.
Find more details about what work you are able to do alongside your studies on the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services website

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  • Undergraduate programs – 10+2 or equivalent and SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test) scores
  • Postgraduate program – 4 year bachelor’s degree or equivalent
  • Engineering courses – GRE scores Graduate Record Examination) score

Past academic record in the same field is preferable although students can change their field of study if they can substantiate it through a strong SOP.

 

Students from any streams are eligible to apply for MBA or other management courses. But its often seen that universities ask for prior work experience and GMAT (Graduate Management Admissions Tests) scores to apply for these programs.

Top Universities in the USA

THE world Rankings

Minimum IELTS requirement for UG Programs

Minimum IELTS requirement for PG Programs

California Institute of Technology

3

7.0

7.0

Stanford University

3

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Massachusetts Institute of Technology

 

5

6.0

6.0

Harvard University

6

7.0

7.0

Princeton University

7

7.0

7.0

University of Chicago

9

7.0

7.0

University of Pennsylvania

10

6.5

6.5

Yale University

12

7.0

7.0

Johns Hopkins University

13

7.0

7.0

Columbia University

14

7.0

7.0

University of California, Los Angeles

15

7.0

7.0

Duke University

17

7.0

7.0

University of California, Berkeley

18

6.5

6.5

Cornell University

19

6.5

6.5

Northwestern University

20

6.0

6.0

University of Michigan

21

6.5

6.5

Carnegie Mellon University

24

6.0

6.0

University of Washington

25

7.0

7.0

New York University

27

6.0

6.0

University of California, San Diego

31

6.5

6.5

1Arizona State University
2Auburn University
3Ball State University
4Binghamton University, SUNY
5Bowling Green State University
6Clemson University
7College of William and Mary
8Colorado School of Mines
9Colorado State University
10East Carolina University
11Florida State University
12George Mason University
13Georgia Institute of Technology
14Illinois State University
15Indiana University, Bloomington
16Iowa State University
17Kansas State University
18Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge
19Louisiana Tech University
20Miami University, Oxford
21Michigan State University
22Michigan Technological University
23Mississippi State University
24Missouri University of Science & Technology
25Montana State University
26New Jersey Institute of Technology
27New Mexico State University
28North Carolina State University, Raleigh
29North Dakota State University
30Northern Illinois University
31Ohio State University, Columbus
32Ohio University
33Oklahoma State University
34Oregon State University
35Pennsylvania State University, University Park
36Purdue University, West Lafayette
37Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, New Brunswick
38Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, Newark
39San Diego State University
40South Carolina State University
41South Dakota State University
42Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
43Stony Brook University, SUNY
44SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry
45Temple University
46Texas A&M University, College Station
47Texas Tech University
48University at Albany, SUNY
49University at Buffalo, SUNY
50University of Alabama
51University of Alabama, Birmingham
52University of Alabama, Huntsville
53University of Arizona
54University of Arkansas
55University of California, Berkeley
56University of California, Davis
57University of California, Irvine
58University of California, Los Angeles
59University of California, Riverside
60University of California, San Diego
61University of California, Santa Barbara
62University of California, Santa Cruz
63University of Central Florida
64University of Cincinnati
65University of Colorado, Boulder
66University of Colorado, Denver
67University of Connecticut
68University of Delaware
69University of Florida
70University of Georgia
71University of Hawaii, Manoa
72University of Houston
73University of Idaho
74University of Illinois, Chicago
75University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
76University of Iowa
77University of Kansas
78University of Kentucky
79University of Louisville
80University of Maine
81University of Maryland, Baltimore County
82University of Maryland, College Park
83University of Massachusetts, Amherst
84University of Massachusetts, Lowell
85University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
86University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
87University of Mississippi
88University of Missouri
89University of Missouri, Kansas City
90University of Montana
91University of Nebraska, Lincoln
92University of Nevada, Reno
93University of New Hampshire
94University of New Mexico
95University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
96University of North Carolina, Charlotte
97University of North Carolina, Greensboro
98University of North Dakota
99University of Oklahoma
100University of Oregon
101University of Pittsburgh
102University of Rhode Island
103University of South Carolina
104University of South Dakota
105University of South Florida
106University of Tennessee
107University of Texas, Austin
108University of Texas, Dallas
109University of Utah
110University of Vermont
111University of Virginia
112University of Washington
113University of Wisconsin, Madison
114University of Wyoming
115Utah State University
116Virginia Commonwealth University
117Virginia Tech
118Washington State University
119West Virginia University
120Western Michigan University

  • A well rounded scan of individual profile to figure out the best available options for clients.
  • Vintage overseas career advisors are highly experienced with an eye for detail.
  • Vintage overseas is a platform that creates innumerable opportunities to assist you in interacting with university representatives and delegates through various events.
  • Assistance with visa application and preparation through mock interviews.
  • Pre departure and post arrival assistance.

SUBMIT YOUR QUERY:

  • Application Fee – There is a non-refundable visa application fee ($165) you need to deposit through selected HDFC banks
  • Visa Application Form
  • A Valid Passport
  • Photos – Color photo (a particular size) taken within last 6 months
  • Financial documents showing you have sufficient support from your parents/ legal guardian to support your entire study (fees, traveling expenses and living expenses during your study time).
  • Documents showcasing you will return to your home country after the course. (For example, a job offer, family business, etc)
  • Your Academic certificates, and test scores, experience letter or achievements if any.

Visa Interview

You must have:

  • Through a visa interview, the visa office will determine whether you are qualified to receive an F1 student visa. You should arrive at the interview with all of the required documents and receipts, and you should be prepared ahead of time to answer personal questions about your decision to study in the US.
  • F1 visa interview questions often include inquiries about your academic qualifications and choice of course and university.
  • You may be required to prove that you have ties and obligations that would guarantee your return to your home country after your studies in the US.
  • You will be required to prove that you have the means to finance your education. Education expenses in the US are higher than most countries and being able to present a solid financial plan for the duration of your studies is crucial to pass your F1 visa interview.

If your visa application is approved, you may be required to pay a visa issuance fee. Digital fingerprint scans will be taken for records. Your passport will be taken so that you can get your visa and you will be informed when you can get it back, either by pick-up or in the post. Candidate has to personally submit the visa application.