Study in United States
Study in United States
Overview
The USA continues to be the top choice for students planning to study abroad, offering unparallel scope for students to study and excel in their chosen fields. Some of the major highlights of studying in USA are:
Academic Excellence
High academic standards of the best global universities are located in the USA.
High Ranking Universities
7 of the top 10, and 33 of the top 100 globally- ranked universities are in USA
Flexible Education system
Myriad of courses and programs to choose from
Excellent support system for international students
Regular orientation programs, workshops and trainings to offer assistance
Cultural diversity
You’ll be learning with students from different regions of the world thereby making it a rich and stimulating education experience
Land of Opportunity
With strong economic structure, the nation offers an array of job opportunities.
Location & Geography
The United States of America also referred to as the United States, the U.S., the USA or America borders Canada to the north, Mexico to the south, the North Atlantic Ocean to the east, and the North Pacific Ocean to the west.The U.S. consists of 50 states (48 continental plus Alaska and Hawaii), a federal district, Washington D.C., and small territories in the Pacific and Caribbean. The capital city is Washington, D.C.
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Education System
The American higher education system is administratively managed at three levels:
Primary
(generally ages 5–11 or 5–12)
Secondary
(generally ages 12-18)
Post Secondary
(generally ages 18 and up)
Types Of Higher Education Institute in USA
Their fee Structure is as below:
| University Type | Average Tuition Fees Per Year |
| Private Institutions (High Cost) | $25,000 |
| Private Institutions (Low Cost) | $15,000 |
| State Institution (High Cost) | $20,000 |
| State Institutions (Low Cost) | $10,000 |
Popular Universities To Apply With Keyway Abroad
Popular MS Specialization in United States
MS or Master in the US primarily includes STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics programs). Here is the list of popular programs
- MS in Computer Science
- MS in Embedded System
- MS in Power Engineering
- MS in Wireless Communication
- MS in Life Science
- MS in Game Design and Game Development
- MS in Petroleum Engineering
- MS in Pharmacy
- MS in Very-large-scale integration (VLSI)
Admission Criteria To Study in United States
- A high school diploma or equivalent
- Grade in previous study: minimum GPA 2.50 to 3.60, or equivalent
- English language: minimum TOEFL 61 to 89, or equivalent
- Minimum 12 and maximum 96 transferable undergraduate university credits
- Grade in previous study: minimum GPA 2.50 to 3.00, or equivalent
- English language: minimum TOEFL 61 to 80, or equivalent
- A high school diploma or equivalent
- Grade in previous study: minimum GPA 2.00 to 2.75, or equivalent
- English language: minimum TOEFL 55 to 74, or equivalent
- A bachelor’s degree or equivalent
- Grade in previous study: minimum GPA 3.00 to 3.25, or equivalent
- English language: minimum TOEFL 78 to 100, or equivalent
- A bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
- Grade in previous study: minimum GPA 3.00 (borderline considered), or equivalent.
- English language: minimum TOEFL 55 to 80, or equivalent.
VISA Category For International Students
F-1 or Student Visa
M-1 or Student Visa
J-1 or Exchange Visitor
Upcoming Intakes in The USA
Universities and Colleges in the US have 3 intakes.
Intake 1
Fall Semester
It commences in August/September and is the major intake.
Intake 2
Spring Semester
It commences in January/February intake is also available.
Intake 3
Summer Semester
It commences in May/June and is available for selected Courses.
Job Opportunity
According to the American students’ visa guidelines, you are allowed to work only 20 hours a week and can work only on campus.It is not that difficult to find jobs on-campus at American universities.
Here are 10 most popular on-campus jobs that you can take up at American universities.
- Library Monitor
- Teaching Assistant
- Campus Tour Guide
- Peer Tutor
- Academic Department Assistant
- Campus Tech Support
- Production Assistant
- University Book Store Assistant
- Babysitter
- Barista
Post Study Work/ Duration of allowed stay – You get to stay in the US for one year after completion of your course on an F1 visa.
Extension – For students studying STEM courses (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) a new rule allows a 24-month extension. Which means you can continue to stay in the US for two years after finishing your course of study.
There are two options available to work after or during studies for any international student in US – CPT and OPT. CPT (Curricular Practical Training) is temporary work authorization for practical training directly related to your major field of study—paid or unpaid and OPT (Optional Practical Training) is temporary employment period for students with F-1 status and the work is directly related to an F-1 student’s major area of study. Eligible students can apply for a 12 month OPT employment before completing their degree (pre-completion) and/or after completing the degree (post-completion).
Many international students get confused between OPT and CPT. To solve this misconception in their mind, below mentioned are the Difference between OPT and CPT.
| CPT | OPT |
| Before graduation | Before or after graduation |
| Job-offer required | No job-offer required |
| Without employer sponsorship | Authorized for a specific employer |
| Authorizing Entity – Designated College Authority (ISSS or DSO) | Authorizing Entity – USCIS |
| Total 12 months, once used cannot apply for OPT | Total 12 months and can be extended further is eligible |
| Authorization by new I-20 | Authorization by EAD card |
| Part time – <20 hours/week | Post completion OPT – Full time >20 hours/week |
| Processing time – 1-3 days | Processing time – 2 – 4 months |
Admission Process To Study in USA
Get free counselling from Keyway Abroad
Shortlist the universities
Prepare for English proficiency and aptitude tests like TOEFL/IELTS/GRE/GMAT/SAT.
Draft academic essays, request recommendation Letter, prepare resume.
Apply to the university with Keyway Abroad
Send financial documents to school for I-20 processing
Prepare for VISA interview
Submit DS -160, Pay $350 SEVIS Fees, Pay $160 MRV fees.
Attend VISA interview and wait for passport with VISA stamp
Attend orientation at university, register for classes and pay tuition fees
Admission Process To Study in USA
Get free counselling from Keyway Abroad
Shortlist the universities
Prepare for English proficiency and aptitude tests like TOEFL/IELTS/GRE/GMAT/SAT.
Draft academic essays, request recommendation Letter, prepare resume.
Apply to the university with Keyway Abroad
Send financial documents to school for I-20 processing
Prepare for VISA interview
Submit DS -160, Pay $350 SEVIS Fees, Pay $160 MRV fees.
Attend VISA interview and wait for passport with VISA stamp
Attend orientation at university, register for classes and pay tuition fees
After You Graduate
F1 Student Visa holders are eligible for up to 12 months of OPT (optional practical training) on completion of graduation. That means you can work for a year after you finish your studies. After that, you’ll be required to apply for a work visa if you have to continue working in the US. You can remain in the US up to 60 days after the completion of your study in USA course even if you don’t have a job offer or haven’t applied for OPT.
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Frequently Asked Questions
For an undergraduate course you will require to score a minimum of 6 overall bands with 5.5 in each four modules of IELTS, and for Graduate Courses overall 6.5 bands with 6.0 in each module.
Average tuition fees to study in Canadian college is $15000 CAD and you will need to show CAD $10,000 (11,000 for Quebec) for living expense, on an average you will need around INR 16- 17 Lacs per annum.
The annual tuition fees for universities in Canada range from CAD 20,000 to CAD 45,000. Tuition fees for colleges in Canada start from CAD 14,000 a year.
Yes, as an international student you need to have a minimum required score in any of the English proficiency tests – PTE, TOEFL, or IELTS.
Very few universities and colleges in Canada are accepting Duolingo test scores but usually for a limited time.
No. Results of any of the English proficiency tests will have to be submitted. The test can be either IELTS, PTE, or TOEFL.
A study permit for Canada costs CAD 150. Study permit is not a visa. A visitor visa or eTA for Canada will be issued along with the study permit.
Anyone applying from India can expect a processing time of around 20 calendar days. Under SDS (student direct stream) they can expect a faster processing time for their study permit for Canada.
Best time to apply for a study abroad program is from mid-October to mid-January.
DLI or Designated Learning Institutions are instituted approved by Canadian government to accept international students.
Majorly three intakes, September or fall intake, winter or Jan intake, Summer or May intake.
A maximum of 7 to 8 year’s education gap is accepted, however depends on individual college/university and course.
STEM and health related jobs are in demand in Canada.
1-year post study work permit after the completion of 1-year study in Canada and 3-years post study work permit following the completion of a course of 2 or more years in Canada.