Why USA?
The USA is considered as the go-to destination for education because of its world-renowned universities with a top-quality education system, and a variety of cultures the country has to offer. In most of the universities, the average class size is 15-20 students, which enables every student to attain individual attention and help them gain more practical oriented knowledge.
USA Overview
As it is a technology leader and the centre for excellence for the day to day innovative and leading-edge technologies, it provides students with many opportunities to work with the best technology companies in the world. For students who are ardent about research, USA is considered as the best place to study, as it has research-oriented education with a diverse range of undergraduate and graduate programs to study. In the USA, students have the flexibility to choose courses from other majors/departments according to their interests. STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) Programs have 3 years of optional practical training (OPT) i.e, one could opt for 12 months plus 24 months of extension to stay back after masters.
Top 10 Reasons to Study in USA
- USA has a high Reputation
- Quality of Teaching & Research
- Best Universities for Technology & Research
- Contribute with Research
- Course Flexibility
- High Paying Jobs
- Engaging Campus – Learn beyond Classrooms
- Great Career after Graduation
- Opportunity to get Assistantships & Scholarships
- STEM OPT: Optional Practical Training – 12 +24 Months Extension
Cost of Living and Affordability
USA has the most affordable living expenses when compared to other countries. The estimated cost of living for a student who wants to live on campus would be $9,000 – $12,000 per year (Varied by Location & Experience in top ranked universities), which includes the expenses of room, board, food, travel and accommodation. Whereas, for students who want to live off-campus would be between $500 to $1000 per month. Urban Cities are typically expensive, and living is around $ 1000 per month. Most of the Graduate students from India prefer living off-campus because they can manage to cut down living expenses. Apart from these expenses, there would be some miscellaneous expenses which involve transportation, laptop, entertainment, etc.
Tuition Costs
It is important to understand the return on your investment and value for your money. The tuition fee for graduate programs varies with the universities, ranging from $15,000 to $30,000 per year. Some of the IVY league and private universities are expensive. However, most of the universities offer merit-based scholarships depending upon students UG percentage and GRE Scores.
Admission Process involves 6 major steps
- University Selection
- Supporting materials
- Online Application Submission (Application Fee Payment)
- Track Applications
- Submitting Financial Statements
- Apply for Visa
Major Intakes
- Fall – August Intake (Fall is Popular for international Students)
- Spring – January intake
- Late Spring – March intake
- Summer – May/ June intake
VISA Interview Checklist
All applicants for a US Non-Immigrant visa in F1 Category need to appear for the VISA Interview at US Consulate/embassy. After getting i20 from USA University (SEVIS ID) of your choice, you can apply for the F1 visa 120 days before you are scheduled to start your program. OFC Appointment: Passport & DS-160 Confirmation Page & Interview Appointment Confirmation Page
- VISA Appointment Letter: DS 160 Confirmation Page
- Passport & I20
- SEVIS Fee $350 Payment Receipt
- Academic Documents
- GRE / GMAT Scorecard /TOEFL / IELTS / PTE / DET Scorecard
- Savings & Education Loan Letter
- Income Proof (Salary Certificate / Income Tax)
- Photocopy of Property Papers
- Work Experience Letter/Certifications/Internships (if applicable)
Online Application process:
- Create Account (Username & Password) & Log in to Start Filling Online Application
- Submit: Contact Information, Program Information, Previous Education History & Work History/Employment History (If Applicant has any work exp)
- Standard Test Scores (GRE & TOEFL/IELTS/PTE/DET)
- Select Letter of Recommendations (Online/Offline)
- Upload Transcripts, SOP, Resume
- Review, Submit & Pay the Application Fee.
Once Admitted, students need to submit their financial documents in order to receive i20. After receiving i20, the VISA process must be initiated by filing DS 160 form, paying the VISA fees, SEVIS Fees and then schedule a VISA date.
University Selection Factors
- Ranking & Accreditation Ranking of the University
- Course Curriculum – Program Strength
- Score Requirements – Aggregate percentage, Test Scores GRE/ English Scores
- Tuition fees
- Scholarship
- Research opportunities (Possibility of Assistantship)
- Location: Cost of living & Weather
USA Process Checklist
- Undergraduate Transcripts / Memos
- Test Scores
- Letter of Recommendations – 3
- Statement of Purpose
- Resume/CV
- Passport Copy
- Financial Statements of 1 year
Popular Courses
- Computer Science
- Data Science / Data Analytics
- Engineering – Electronics, Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, Civil, Biomedical
- Information Systems / Information Science / Information Technology
- Business Analytics
- Health Informatics / Health Care Informatics
- Management Information Systems
- Pharmaceutics
- Engineering Management
- Business Management
- Construction Management
Top USA Partner Universities
- Colorado State University - Fort Collins
- Missouri University of Science & Technology at Rolla
- New Jersey Institute of Technology
- San Jose State University
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale
- State University of New York Albany
- University of Cincinnati
- University of Memphis
- University of New Hampshire
- University of North Texas
- Oregon State University
- Arizona State University
