Overview
WHY USA?
EDUCATION SYSTEM
QUALIFICATIONS OFFERED
TEST REQUIREMENTS
COST OF LIVING
For international students, the projected cost of living in the USA is between $10,000 to $18,000 annually, or an average of $1,000 to $1,500 per month.
TOP UNIVERSITIES
INTAKE
SCHOLARSHIPS
WORK RIGHTS AND STAY BACK
You can learn more from our asked questions
Most of the universities have semesters ranging from three to four months.
The most preferred is during the fall. Not every university accepts Spring or Summer Intakes.
There are a lot of scholarships issued by both the institutions and the government which will let you study in the USA free of cost. A study abroad agency in India can help you with the same.
- Largest economy of the world ie $27 Trillion Dollars.
- No. 1 in the world for Research, Development and Innovation
- Home to several Fortune 500 companies
- Home to 30% of top universities in the world.
- Three-year post-study work visa for STEM-designated programs.
- Stable and growing economy.
- Home of most unicorn companies (64%).Â
- High ROI on degree programs.
- 4500+ universities and colleges in the USA.
Navigation amongst the 4500+ universities and colleges within the USA.
Choosing which program, university and state in the US is the right fit for your academic and career goals is pivotal for an aspiring candidate.
For Instance,
Harvard has a classroom size of 600 students which are top students across the world, Also, on the other hand, Arizona State University has a faculty-to-student ratio of 1:20. So, which University do you see yourself fitting within better?Within the East Coast: New York, DC, Connecticut Pennsylvania are known for their top business schools, in addition to consulting and big-time firms in financial and insurance and assets management services.
Whereas southern states like Texas, Utah and Arizona are known for Engineering schools as well as manufacturing, energy and transportation services.
Lastly, states like California and Washington, situated within the West Coast dubbed as Silicon Valley are very well known for IT and tech-related services.At Infos Connect we have over 10 years of experience in recruiting students for US universities and can help you get into the right university where you can excel and achieve your goals.
1. US Visa Fee: $185 USD (Visa Fee) + $350 USD (SEVIS Fee)
2. 2 forms to be filled:- A) DS-160 Non-Immigrant applications form
- B) US Travel Doc- for visa interview appointment form.
3. After the visa fee is paid within 24 hours, the calendar for biometric and visa interview appointments opens
4. Book the dates for biometrics at the VFS center and interview appointment at Embassy/Consulate.
5. Once the visa is approved, you can collect your passport within 5-10 days from the VFS center/courier.6. Documents required for visa application.
- Passport
- I20 certificate
7. Documents required to be taken for visa interview
- Passport
- I20 Certificate
- Visa appointment confirmation page
- Ds-160 form conformation page
- SEVIS FEE payment receipt
- Bank Letter/Certificate
- Offer letter from the university
- Academic documents
Elite Schools
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
- California Institute of Technology (Caltech)
- Harvard University
- Carnegie Mellon University (CMU)
- University of Michigan (UMich)
- University of California, Berkeley (UC Berkeley)
- Ivy League Schools:
- Princeton University
- Yale University
- Columbia University
- University of Pennsylvania
- Dartmouth College
- Brown University
- Cornell University
- New York University (NYU)
- Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech)
- University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin)
Top Schools
- Purdue University
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC)
- University of Maryland (UMD)
- University of Washington (UWash)
- University of California Schools (UCs):
- University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
- University of California, San Diego (UCSD)
- University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB)
- Texas A&M University (TAMU)
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC Chapel Hill)
- University of Wisconsin-Madison (UWM)
- Ohio State University
- University of Massachusetts Amherst (UMass Amherst)
Average Schools
- Arizona State University (ASU)
- University of Utah
- University of California, Riverside (UC Riverside)
- Michigan State University (MSU)
- Pennsylvania State University (Penn State)
- Indiana University
- University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC)
- State University of New York (SUNY) at Stony Brook/Buffalo
- University of Texas at Dallas (UT Dallas)
- Bentley University
Two types of programs: STEM and Non-STEM
STEM - 3-year OPT (Optional Practical Training) I.e. 12 months + 24 months stay back.
Non-STEM Programs - 12-month OPT stay back
Business, Arts and liberal arts program*** STEM program varies from state to state. As per US state requirements.
The US allows students to work up to 20 hours per week on campus during school sessions, and full-time during school breaks.
Yes, you can. Over 3,400 institutions in the United States recognize and accept IELTS.
We at Infos Connect strive you get you access to the best opportunities in America. Get in touch with us today!
Step 1: Research
Do a secondary research about:
1. Program/Course
2. Top Universities
3. Admission requirements
4. Tuition fee/Cost of Attendance
5. Course duration
6. Scholarships
7. Intakes and Deadlines
8. Documents required
Step 2: Shortlist
Make a shortlist of Universities according to your profile and your preferences to which you would like to apply.
Step 3: Documents
Make sure all required documents are in place before moving to applications
The following scanned documents are required (May vary):
1. Passport
2. All academic transcripts and degrees
3. English Proficiency Exam, such as: IELTS/TOEFL/DET.
4. Letter of Recommendations (LOR) (2-3 LORs are required).
5. Statement of Purpose (SOP)
6. Resume (Academic)
7. Other documents like WES assessment, Bank Letter, University Questions etc.
Step 4: Applications
UG: Common App (Common App is a common applications portal for 99% of universities for undergraduate admissions).
PG: University Portal (Every university has separate portals to Apply for Masters and PhD programs)
Step 5: Caution
Make sure all applications are rechecked twice and all relevant documents are uploaded, scholarship applications and official test scores are sent to the universities way before deadlines.
Step 6: Decision
On average, a US university takes between 4-8 weeks to declare the results of your application sent to the university.
An Email is sent to your registered email ID, mentioning your acceptance, rejection or deference to the desired college you applied to.
Step 7: After Admittance
Read the complete offer letter thoroughly and make sure if any condition is given, it has to be met before the deadline mentioned.
1. The university will ask for documents that are further required like final transcripts, test scores, degrees, etc.
2. Pay a deposit/enrollment fee - to reserve your seat at the university. The amount and deadline will be mentioned
3. Financial Documents - The university will ask for 1 year's total cost to Attend college in the US (mentioned on the university website or portal)
4. Login into the university portal to see the next steps and documents required
Step 8: Financial Documents and I20
The university will ask to give proof of 1 year of sufficient funds in liquid form (which can be withdrawn immediately) like a savings account balance certificate, fixed deposit, invested funds etc.
After submission of proof of funds within 2 weeks, you will receive an I20 certificate from the university and now you can apply for a student F-1 Visa.
Step 9: Student Visa
M-1(programs duration less than 9 months)/F1 visa/J-1 visa (PhD students)
1. Fee: $185 USD (Visa Fee) + $350 USD (SEVIS Fee)
2. 2 forms to be filled: DS-160 Non-Immigrant applications form and US Travel Document - for visa interview appointment form.
3. Once the fee is paid: the calendar for biometric and visa interview appointments opens up, book the dates for biometrics at the VFS center and interview appointment at Embassy/Consulate.
4. Once the visa is approved, you can collect your passport within 5-10 days from VFS center/courier.
Step 10: Pre-Departure
1. Register for Classes
2. Register for Orientation
3. Get an Immunization Certificate
4. Book Accommodation
5. Get Health Insurance
6. Pay first-semester fee
7. Connect with DSO and Student advisor
8. Attend Webinar and session to understand the requirements
9. Follow the rules
10. Carry all documents (Passport, I20, Offer letter, academic transcripts)
- Masters in Data Science
- Masters in Computer Science
- Masters in Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning
- Masters in Cybersecurity
- Masters in Finance
- Masters in Business Analytics
- Masters in Psychology
- Masters in Supply Chain Management
- Master of Business Administration (MBA)
- Masters in Engineering Management
- Masters in Life Sciences
- Masters in Biotechnology
- Masters in Healthcare Management
- Masters in Engineering
- Masters in Tech Leadership
- Binghamton University (SUNY)
- City University of New York (CUNY)
- California State University (CSU) System:
- California State University, Long Beach (CSULB)
- California State University, Northridge (CSUN)
- California State University, Fullerton (CSUF)
- California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo (Cal Poly)
- San Jose State University (SJSU)
- State University of New York at Buffalo (SUNY Buffalo)
- University of Houston (Various campuses)
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC Chapel Hill)
- University of North Carolina at Charlotte (UNC Charlotte)
- New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT)
- Stevens Institute of Technology
- University of Texas at Arlington (UTA)
- University of North Texas (UNT)
- Murray State University
- Southeast Missouri State University (SEMO)
- Suffolk University
- Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT), Chicago
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STEM courses in the USA refer to programs and fields of study focused on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.
S - Science
- Biological Sciences
- Chemistry
- Environmental Sciences
- Physics
- Earth Sciences
T - Technology
- Computer Science
- Information Technology
- Data Science
- Cybersecurity
- Artificial Intelligence
E - Engineering
- Aerospace Engineering
- Biomedical Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
M - Mathematics
- Pure Mathematics
- Applied Mathematics
- Statistics
- Actuarial Science
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