A merican education has formed a niche for itself that has sustained years of trying and testing. Some of the salient features of USA as the study destination are:

• Highest international acceptability and reputation

• Students have the freedom to choose from various courses within their university and have a choice of migrating from one institute to the other. Beyond the classroom walls, countless extra-curricular activities give students a chance to develop leadership skills and community spirit. U.S. universities promote outside-class learning through varied social, cultural, and sports activities.

• Jobs and stay back options.

• Top Ranking Institutions almost half of the top 100 Universities in the world are in USA.

• Financial Assistance available for meritorious students.

• International students are allowed to work 20 hours per week during their course and 40 hours per week during their vacations, they can make up to 9 to 15 $ per hour.

• An F-1 student is generally entitled up to one year of post-completion practical training. Authorization for this type of practical training may be granted for a maximum of 12 months and starts once you have graduated or completed your course of study(OPT and CPT).

Types of Institution

• Public Universities: State-affiliated institutions financially supported by public taxes, usually large in size. All levels of degrees with different fields of study are offered.

• Private Universities: Private Institutions run without the control of the Government entity. Tuition fees of these institutions are higher but the international as well the domestic students pay the same amount of fees.

• Community Colleges: More over known as County Colleges or City colleges. Community colleges provide higher education and lower level tertiary education, granting certificates, diplomas and Associates Degree.

• Technical Institutes.

• Small Liberal Arts Colleges.

Types of degree

Associate Degree

In the USA , an associate degree is equivalent to the first two years of a four year college or university Bachelors degree. It is The lowest in hierarchy of post secondary academic degrees offered in USA.

Bachelors Degree

Commonly known as Undergraduate degree in India. The duration of the bachelors course is 4 years. Students who have completed a part of their undergraduate degree and want to go to the USA, can apply as a transfer Student.

Masters Degree

The binding requisite for Masters is the 16 year of education criteria. Students with Bachelors in Engineering are qualified whereas the students with B.Com, B.Sc, and B.A need to complete at least one year of Masters, post graduate diploma is also accepted by some specific institutions for specific programs. Exams required are GMAT for management related subjects / GRE for arts, science or any other subjects and TOEFL/ IELTS exams for admission.

Doctorate

Commonly known as PhD. Duration of the same may range from 3 years to 5 years. Students can take admission for a PhD only after completion of their master's degree. PhD students need to submit a research proposal as well have to appear for GRE/GMAT & TOEFL/IELTS exams for admissions.