Why Study in the US?
There are more than 3,800 colleges and universities in the US offering degree programs. You have a vast number of programs to choose from, which means there is something available to meet everyone's needs. How can you find the best program for you? You need to make intelligent choices, and prepare a successful application.

Here are just a few reasons why more than 500,0001 international students from around the world are furthering their education in the United States:

Quality: U.S. colleges are known worldwide for the quality of their facilities, resources, and faculty. Accreditation systems ensure that institutions continue to maintain these standards.

Choice: The U.S. education system is unrivalled worldwide in the choice it offers of types of institutions, academic and social environments, entry requirements, degree programs, and subjects in which you can specialize.

Value: As an investment in your future, a U.S. degree offers excellent value for the money. A wide range of tuition fees and living costs, plus some financial help from colleges, have made study in the United States affordable for thousands of students before you.
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Flexibility: One of the most distinctive features of U.S. universities and colleges is the flexibility in choice of courses within a college or university, but more importantly there is also the option for students to move between one institution and another. Completing the first two years of an undergraduate degree at one institution, sometimes a community college, and then moving to another, is very common.

Choosing the best schools for you and preparing successful applications will require commitment and careful planning on your part.

The following table will better explain US degree programs:.
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GRADUATE STUDY
UNDERGRADUATE STUDY
Degrees
Ph.D. Masters (includes MBA)
Bachelor
Duration of study
Ph.D. - varies Masters -2 years usually though Some are compressed Into 9 mos.
4 years
Minimum required academic qualification for admission
16 years of formal education
12 years of formal education
Annual cost (tuition and accommodation)
$17,000 - $33,000
$15,000 - $35,000
What is considered for admission?

TOEFL minimum 250
GRE General (some)
GRE Subject (some)
GMAT (for MBA or other Management fields)
Prior academics
Statement of Purpose
Work Experience
Focused, clear objectives
For Ph.D.: Prior research and Published works
TOEFL minimum 230
SAT General (some)
SAT II Subject (some)
Prior academics Recommendations Essay
Extracurricular activities
What you will add to the university environment
Financial Assistance/Scholarship
Merit based Limited, but some available to Outstanding students High TOEFL, GRE General & GRE Subject scores
Science fields have more Opportunities
Types of assistance:
Scholarship
Assistantship
Fellowship
Merit based (Division 1
marks ) Not offered at all colleges, most likely to be offered by private colleges
High TOEFL, SAT General & SAT Subject test scores Particular field of study does NOT increase/decrease your chances for aid
Types of assistance:
Scholarship
Loans
Grants
Work study