United States of America

Education System in USA

Prior to advanced education, American schoolers go to primary & secondary school for a total of 12 years. These years are alluded to as the 1st through twelfth grades. Around age six, U.S. kids start “elementary school.” After five-six years they go to “secondary school”.The secondary school comprises: first is “middle school” & “junior first school” & second being “high school”. A diploma or certificate is granted upon graduation from high school (12th grade). After this, they usually go on to college or university.

Levels of Study

First Level: The Undergraduate degree usually takes 4 – 5 years to complete with research papers, internships & world-class experience US universities offer.
Second Level: Master’s Degree is required in the fields with specialized knowledge. For getting into a master’s program, students are required to appear for the GRE (graduate record examination). Some master’s programs require specific tests, such as the LSAT for law school and the MCAT for medical school.
Third Level: Doctorate Degree is for students who want to gain an even deeper insight on a particular subject tends to pursue doctoral studies. There are no standard mandatory conditions, but depending on the universities, the undergraduate students can choose to go for masters before or prepare for entry into a doctoral program with some experience.

Quick Facts About USA:

Capital: Washington, D.C.
Currency: USD
Major Language: English
No. of international students: 1 Million
Average salary per annum: USD 47,963

Why Choose USA:

Highly-qualified faculty members
Excellent state-of-the-art research facilities
Flexibility in course options and content
Lively and vibrant campus life with cultural diversity
Numerous support facilities for international students
Employment in the USA and other international destinations.
STEM eligible programs with a confirmed stay-back period
Excellent salary potential in every field

Top Universities in USA:

SL	Name of Universities	QS Ranking
01	Harvard University	01
02	Stanford University	02
03	Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)	03
04	University of California Berkeley (UCB)	04
05	University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)	05
06	Yale University	06
07	Columbia University	07
08	Princeton University	08
09	New York University (NYU)	09
10	University of Pennsylvania	10

Admission Intakes in the USA

Students can get admission in the USA during the following intakes:

Fall Intake

It is the biggest intake for the USA universities and a majority of courses open admissions for this intake only. It begins in late August and ends in December.

Spring Intake

It starts in January and ends in May. During this intake, a selected number of courses offer admissions.

Summer Intake

This intake is only for special summer programs and is the shortest. It starts in June and ends in July.

Costs of Studying in USA

The USA is one of those countries where the quality of education justifies the cost of studying there. The tuition fee differs based on public/private/state universities one chooses to go for. Usually, the state and public universities have almost similar costs but can differ due to states and locations. Private universities are generally always the more expensive choice, which also attracts most students due to brand name, extra activities & exposure.

You will usually need $8,000 to $55,000 (USD) for tuition which will differ in range for state/public and private universities.

Average fees for UG – $20,000 to $40,000 per year
Average fees for PG – $20,000 to $45,000 per year (MBA programs being most expensive)
Average fees for community colleges – $6,000 to $20,000 per year
Average fees for Doctoral degree – $28,000 to $55,000 per year

Apart from the tuition fee, the students also need to consider the cost of living which might include:

Accommodation – $6,000 and $14,000 per year
Books & Stationery – $500 – $1000
Travelling – $500- $1200
Food – $2500
Clothes and footwear – $500
Miscellaneous expenses – $2000
Health insurance – $1,500 – $2,500 for a year
Monthly transport pass – $50 – $60

Depending upon the location of the university, one can also get their own vehicle if required.

USA Student Visa:

There are three types of student visas in the USA:

F1 Student Visa: The students who apply for programs that require 18+ hours of study in a week need to apply for the F1 visa. All undergraduate and postgraduate aspirants need to apply for this visa.
J1 Exchange Visitor Visa: This visa is for students pursuing an exchange program.
M-1 Vocational/ Non-Academic Student Visa: The M1 visa is for students applying for vocational and technical schools.

USA Student Visa Application Process

The students need to complete the following steps while applying for the USA student visa:

Visit the website and go through instructions: Students are required to get an idea of the instructions.
Gather required documents: They should get the all documents that are required to complete the online application form.
File online application: Students should visit the website and complete DS-160 form
Schedule interview: After completing the online application, a student is allotted a date for an interview.

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