United States of America
The USA is consider the land of opportunity for many years. The country remains the first choice for Engineering students and STEM background students. Though students from various backgrounds like Film making, Business, Arts, Humanities, Health, and many other sectors make it their first choice. The USA has more than 4000 Universities and colleges and thus making it one of the few countries with a robust educational infrastructure. Students can Choose Major and minor subjects in a single degree thus giving them the flexibility to study two different programs at the same time.
Undergraduate study is of 4 years duration while Maters is of 16 months to 24 months duration. USA offers one year OPT for all students while up to 3 years from STEM-designated programs
The USA is a very diverse country and from California to New York or from Florida to Seattle, be it Midlands North or south, east or west, one can study in world-class Universities.
Top Universities are ranked as Ivy League, Universities with National Rankings and Regional Rankings. Both private and public funded Universities are in the Top rankings at various levels.
Finance
One-year International tuition Fees start at around $20,000 for Undergraduate studies.
One-year International tuition Fees start at around $17,000 for Graduate studies.
One-year Living costs expected is around $15,000 per annum.
Dependents can join the main applicant on an F2 visa.
Spouses are not allowed to work on an F2 visa.
Appalling factors to study in the USA
- World-class Universities have major and minor options, providing flexibility to students.
- Huge range of STEM (Science, Technology, English & Maths)-accredited programs.
- OPT (Optional practical training) up to 3 years for STEM accredited program.
- OPT up to 1 year for Non-STEM programs.
- Big Multinationals’ presence in IT, Biotech, Pharmaceuticals, Consulting, Banking, and various industries.
- USA is considered a world superpower.
- On Campus work is eligible for students.
Scholarships
Universities have their own scholarships based on merit.
Some Universities provide Financial Aid.
If a student shows Sports, Leadership, or Cultural activity engagement, he /she may be able to get Scholarships.