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Key facts

  • Currency
    US dollar $
  • Student population
    16 million
  • Language
    English
  • Universities
    1400+

Why study in the USA?

The United States’ university system is renowned for its student experience as well as the quality of its programs and ground-breaking research. The US has a long history of international students choosing to study there, and most universities have a strong international student support system, ensuring you’re getting the most from your experience.

University life in the USA has a strong focus on societies and sports — universities encourage students to get involved and create facilities to ensure they can make the most of their time on campus.

The US is a good choice for students wanting to improve their English skills.

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Where can you study in the USA

Every state has something different to offer: whether you want beaches, national parks, or sprawling cities, you’ll find it in the US.

New York and California are popular choices for university students, but they can be some of the most expensive places for living costs.

Universities in the USA

What is the cost of study in the USA?

University fees in the USA range between $25,000 - $35,000 per year depending on your specific program and whether or not the university is public or private. Living costs can vary dramatically depending on your chosen state and city.

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What are the requirements to study in the USA?

Qualifications

Proof of secondary school completion is necessary for US university admission. If a university doesn’t believe you meet the requirements necessary they may offer you a pathway program. This means completing an English language course or associate degree before moving to your chosen degree.

English language tests

If you’re wanting to study in the US then take a TOEFL iBT test, as this is the most popular method of academic language testing in the US.

USA student visa

You’ll need an F1 student visa to study as an international student in the US.

Although your student visa is for a full time undergraduate or postgraduate degree, you generally won’t be able to work during your time as a student. In some cases work on campus may be granted, but you shouldn’t rely on this possibility.

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Student reviews for the USA

Aparna Lhila
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Studied Economics at Salem College
Overall Experience
  • Academic
    5
  • University social
    3
  • Accommodation
    5
  • University facilities
    5
What's it like to study in the USA

The economics major was rigorous and challenging. I learned how to think like an economist and write with confidence. Even though the course material was tough, the profs made it feel effortless - economics Jeopardy anyone? I received one-on-one attention from my advisor as I worked on two honors independent studies, and later through senior seminar. All profs had an open door policy that gave us easy access to them whenever we needed them. You bring your energy and curiosity and Salem will provide the environment and tools needed for success. I developed an appreciation for the natural connection economics shares with math, which became my minor. The combination of economics and math prepared me to earn my PhD in economics at Cornell.

Cristina Battistini
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Studied Interior Design at Salem College
Overall Experience
  • Academic
    5
  • University social
    4
  • Accommodation
    4
  • University facilities
    4
What's it like to study in the USA

The program I study is interior design and it is one of the best programs there is.

Hanh Vo
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Studied Business & Management Studies at Broward College
Overall Experience
  • Academic
    5
  • University social
    5
  • Accommodation
    5
  • University facilities
    5
What's it like to study in the USA

Broward College provides a variety of education programs in which students can select the major that they are prefer. I have gain a lot of knowledge and skills from my program as an international student. I have had chances to learn lectures from leaders of big U.S Corporations. From that, I have a big picture of how business and operations work.

Mithzi Bharucha
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Studied Economics at Troy University
Overall Experience
  • Academic
    3
  • University social
    5
  • Accommodation
    4
  • University facilities
    2
What's it like to study in the USA

I absolutely love the country I am studying in as much as there are several cultural differences I feel like this is an opportunity that should not be wasted especially growing up in a country like India where things are considerably a lot more conservative it's really nice to be in a place where you get to be yourself no questions asked and you don't you don't need to give people it's a different it's a completely different environment and a different culture and I really think that it has helped it is definitely helped my growth as a person to travel the United States I have gotten the opportunity to go to Chicago Atlanta mobile and it's just the experience of going to all these amazing places and seeing all these amazing things just to show you the great depth of every country and the cultural significance behind everything in that country. the country has biodiversity and just the visible difference in culture is so impactful to me as it just shows you the difference in ways of thinking and the person you could possibly be in different parts of the world that gives you a chance to have different opinions and open your mind I had a professor teach me about something called global mindset where you open your eyes your heart your mind and the way you feel to different parts of the world and understand exactly what you are trying to learn from these experiences when you travel and I feel like that has been so impactful in my life because I've had the opportunity to understand that there are so many things that do impact the way I look at the world and traveling abroad has been a great motivator and definitely a big factor in the way I look at the world.

Estefania Jimenez Sanchez
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Studied Exercise Physiology at Troy University
Overall Experience
  • Academic
    3
  • University social
    3
  • Accommodation
    4
  • University facilities
    4
What's it like to study in the USA

People it’s usually very friendly and helpful. Once in a while someone it’s gonna be rude and racist for no reason.