The United States is ranked as the best country in the world for higher education. International students are most prevalent in the USA, in 2021-22 there are 763,760 international students enrolled in higher education in the U.S. The total number of international students represents around 4.6% of the nearly 20 million college students in the U.S in 2020-21.
The American education system is unlike any other in the world, offering foreign students a diverse range of educational options that span from microbiology to film and design. With virtually endless opportunities, the American education system provides the most advanced and highly technical programs in many niches and sectors, making it one of the best in the world. Investing in an accredited American school and being exposed to the nuances of the US education system is a wise choice for a bright future.
To enter the United States as a student, you must apply for a student visa at a US Embassy or Consulate. In India, you can make an appointment to apply for a visa and explore the many educational opportunities available in the US. American colleges and universities offer Bachelor's and Master's programs in various study areas, welcoming students with every interest, from engineering to health, hospitality, and sports.
Cost Of Living And Lifestyle
Accommodation and food expenses in USA total to nearly INR 25,000 per month depending upon the city. Working part time, you can easily manage your expenses. The American people individually and as a collective, are very independent, self-sufficient and they like to stand out in everything they do. Americans believe in freedom of choice; the country is the land of the free and as such its citizens have constitutional rights to their own choices.
Scholarships
American government and various non-governmental organizations provide a good amount of scholarship to students so that they can study in the best educational institutions over there.
Some of the scholarships are listed below:
Tata Scholarship for Cornell University
Rotary International Ambassadorial Scholarships
Self-Score International Student Scholarship
Chevron Scholarship
Western Union Foundations Global Scholarship Program
Global Students Scholarship
Asian Women in Business
Ivy Parker Memorial Scholarship
RD Sethna Loan Scholarship
Fulbright Scholarships for Indians
Inlaks Scholarship
National Overseas Scholarship
SN Bose Scholarship
KC Mahindra Scholarship
Narotam Sekhsaria Scholarship
Stanford Reliance Dhirubhai Fellowship
Chicago Booth Scholarships for Indian Students
JN Tata Endowment Fund (loan)
Global Students Scholarship
Charles Legeyt Fortescue Fellowship
AAUW International Fellowship
Co-Op Programme
There are many courses provided by universities in USA which offer cooperative education programmes (co-ops). Co-op is a great opportunity through which students can gain hands-on experience by getting a job in their field of study and thus learn professional skills besides earning money. It proves to be of help in getting a good job after the completion of course.
Topmost Universities
Out of the top 100 universities, 32 are American. Harvard University, Stanford University, MIT, Caltech are some of the institutions which are renowned world over for providing matchless education.
Friendly Environment
According to the World Giving Index, Americans are best at helping the strangers. The student support network of the USA is considered to be excellent.
A lifetime experience While studying in a hegemonic power, you will experience life as never before. The lifestyle of USA is unmatchable and you shall be able to make friends from almost every part of the world owing to its multicultural environment.
Rewarding career assured After you get a degree from an American university, your career is set. Employers from all over the world will be yearning to hire you.
Internationally recognized degree The USA is a founding member of the United Nations, World Bank, International Monetary Fund, World Trade Organization, Organization of American States among various others. An American degree is recognized world over.
