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popular international
student destination.
New York is world’s
financial capital
(with London).
948,519+
International students studying in the United States.
Nobel Laureates Prize Winners Largest number in the world.
World’s Largest
economy
124 of Fortune 500 companies are from USA
Location:
The United States of America is the world’s third largest country in size and nearly the third largest in terms of population. The United States of America also known as the USA is located in Central North America between Canada and Mexico. It’s consists of 50 states and 1 Federal District Washington DC which is the Capital of USA. 2 of its states do not share any boundary with the country. The USA also has many territories in the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea.
Capital: The capital of the USA is Washington DC which is its Federal District.
Major Cities: New York, Chicago, Philadelphia, Houston, Los Angeles, San Diego, Phoenix, Boston,San Francisco and Denver.
Main Language: English/Spanish
Form of Government: Constitution-based federal republic
Major Mountain Ranges: Rocky Mountains, Appalachian Mountains
Major Rivers: Mississippi, Missouri, Colorado
Climate :
Being a Hugh country, the USA is the home for a wide variety of climate. It generally has a continental climate with cold winters and hot summers. The western Bay area and Florida are exceptions with tropical summers and cooler winters.
Economy
The Economy of the USA is highly developed making it the world’s largest economy and the second-largest for Purchasing Power Parity. The NASDAQ and NYSE are the world’s largest stock markets.
GDP:
20.54 : USD
(Source reference: Statista.com)
Currency:
$ (US Dollar)
Government:
The Federal Government of USA is the national government composed of 3 District Branches – Legislative, executive, and judicial whose powers are vested by the US Constitution in the congress, the President, and the Federal Courts respectively. The powers of these branches are further defined by the acts of Congress. The USA government is based on the principles of Federalism and Republicanism.
There are two houses of Congress: the Senate and the House of Representatives. There are 100 senators, two from each of the 50 states and each serves a six-year term. The Supreme Court is made up of nine justices who are picked by the president and must be approved by Congress.
- Area: 9.834 Million KM²
- Source: worlddata.info
- Distance from India: 13,568 Kilometers
- Population of USA: 33,42 Crores
- Source: Worldometers.info
- Time Zone: There are 9 time zones by law in the USA.
- Eastern Time: UTC – 4.00
- Central Time: UTC – 5.00
- Mountain Time: UTC – 6.00
- Pacific Time: UTC – 7.00.
- Hawaii Time: UTC – 10.00
- Alaskan Time: UTC – 8.00.
- The USA is one of the World’s largest and the best education systems, with programs across all disciplines. All the qualifications awarded by the USA universities are recognized throughout the world for its academic excellence.
- The USA offers great educational choices and research universities that are dedicated to higher education and research.
- It is the world leader in Technology Innovation.
- It is the home for the most prestigious IVY League universities
- The USA is one of the top destinations for international students also for its cultural experience. Its multicultural environment helps them to build relationships with people from around the world.
- Many universities give an option to take up internships to kickstart the student’s professional career. The internships during the college help them to gain Hands-on Experience which will further help them to gain employment post their graduation.
- The USA offers good financial assistance and scholarships for international students.
- As per the QS World Ranking 2023, 27 of the top 100 universities are from the US. Similarly, Times Higher Education Ranking has also ranked seven of the American universities among top 10 list of universities.
- Flexible Education System – Freedom to not only select the course content but also the structure.
- Over 4500 accredited universities & institutions to choose from
- Post-study stay back visas (OPT) up to 3 years for STEM programs
- 12 of the best student cities in the world (QS Best Student Cities 2023)
Traditions & Culture: Though the USA culture is of Western origin it is also influenced by a multicultural spirit like the Native American, African, Asian, Pacific Island, and Latin American. Over a period of time the USA has developed its own social and cultural characteristics. Due to this large scale migration of people from diverse countries to the USA, they have an ethnically and racially diverse culture.
Food: Being one of the most culturally diverse countries in the world, it has developed its distinct flavors. American cuisine is greatly influenced by Europeans and native Americans. The Hamburger and Apple Pie are the most popular. Not only can we find any food from any culture, but we also find a fusion of their culinary traditions.
Safety: The USA is one of the most friendly and safe countries with high standards of living. Universities are focused on maintaining round the clock security for their students. The USA universities are also ranked as among the best in the world for implementing effective safety measures on campus.
Welfare:
Health: The American healthcare system is one of the best in the world. Most of the campuses in the USA offer general medicals facilities and also have resident doctors. The cost of on-campus medicals services is not that high. All the students need to have an approved Health Insurance during their study period in the US.
Transport
Air
Due to its vast area, people usually travel by air within States as well as to other states. All the cities are well connected by Airplane.
Rail
Rail network was one of the most widely used once and was an important part of the nation’s transport network. All the cities and towns are well connected by rails and students are issued travel cards which come with many attractive discounts.
Bus
Busses are the most common mode of transport when traveling within the city or to the neighboring city if they have no provision for self-transport like cars. All the smaller and bigger towns are well connected by Busses. Busses are also used for intracity transport. Students can avail good discounts on their bus passes.
Metro
The USA has one of the largest metro systems in the world. At this time it can be found in 25 of the USA 50 states. The subway systems provide 24/7 service to all. This is one of the most widely used ways to transport in bigger cities like Chicago, NJ, NY, and Philadelphia.
Car
This is one of the most common ways and the most widely used mode of transport in the US. With the large road network, traveling by car has become one of the best modes of transport with in the city as well as other places.
Languages – While almost every language in the world is spoken in the United States, the most frequently spoken non-English languages are Spanish, Chinese, French and German.
Religion: Nearly every known religion is practiced in the United States, which was founded on the basis of religious freedom (opens in new tab). About 70% of Americans identify themselves as Christians.
Arts & Culture: The United States’ arts culture extends beyond movies and television shows, though. New York is home to Broadway, and Americans have a rich theatrical history. American folk art is an artistic style and is identified with quilts and other hand-crafted items. American music is very diverse with many, many styles, including rhythm and blues, jazz, gospel, country and western, bluegrass, rock ‘n’ roll and hip hop.
Sports: The United States is a sports-minded country, with millions of fans who follow football, baseball, basketball and hockey, among other sports. Baseball, is known as America’s favorite pastime.
Celebrations Holidays: Many holidays are celebrated only in the United States. Americans celebrate their independence from Britain on July 4. Memorial Day, celebrated on the last Monday in May, honors those who have died in military service. Labor Day, observed on the first Monday in September, celebrates the country’s workforce. Thanksgiving, another distinctive American holiday, falls on the fourth Thursday in November and dates back to colonial times to celebrate the harvest.
Cost of Studying in the USA
Tuition Fees form a major part of education costs. This amount varies depending on the type of program you choose.
| DEGREE PROGRAMS | Tuition Fees in USD |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Bachelor Degree | $20,000 to $40,000 per year |
| Graduate Programs | $20,000 to $45,000 per year |
| Doctoral Degree | $28,000 to $55,000 per year |
Cost of Living in the USA
Apart from the cost of the study visa and tuition, there are costs of living also associated with studying in the United States. These expenses include campus costs, accommodation costs, travel costs, and a lot of other hidden charges.
| Expenses | Costs per month |
|---|---|
| Transportation cost | $170 – $200 per month |
| Health Insurance | $1200 – $1500 per year |
| Cost of Food | $250 – $700 per month |
| Accommodation Cost | $500 – $15,000 per month |
| Entertainment cost | $100 – $300 per month |
| Books and Stationary | $500 – $1000 per year |
| Miscellaneous Expenses | $2000 – $3000 per year |
Cost of Accommodation in USA
| Accommodation Type | Average Cost (in USD) |
|---|---|
| On-Campus | $800 to $900 each month |
| Shared Rental | $470 to $3,600 per month |
| Homestay | $600-$3,000 per month |
| Rental | $450 per month |
Cost to Get a Student Visa for USA (as on 31/12/2023)
| SEVIS Fee for F1 | $350 |
| SEVIS Fee for J1 | $220 |
| SEVIS Fee for M1 | $350 |
| Visa Application Fee | $160 for F1, $160 for J1 and $160 for M1 |
The USA student visa is known as the F1 visa (for Long Term studies) or M1/J1 visa(vocations studies or exchange programs).
Before applying for a visa, the student needs to have an I-20 from a recognized US university and an active SEVIS number.
The student visa is issued over a face of face interview at the USA counselor office in their country.
Any student with a valid I-20 can schedule their interview at their local counselor’s office. The visa process typically takes 2 days with the Biometric appointment on the 1st day and the main visa interview on the 2nd day. Most of the decisions are taken on the spot, however, few cases which need further information can take anything between 1 week to 1 month.
Although the F1 study permit is given for 5 years the student will need to maintain their SEVIS status to keep their visa valid.
US STUDENT VISA REQUIREMENTS (F1 VISA)
- A valid passport with a validity date at least six months beyond your period of stay.
- Recent passport size photograph.
- Confirmation page of DS-160.
- Form I -20.
- Payment of application fees for SEVIS.
- Application as a non-immigrant.
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US STUDENT VISA REQUIREMENTS (M1/J1 VISA)
- Passport valid for at least six months
- DS-160 confirmation
- Visa appointment letter
- Recent photographs
- Fee receipts
- Educational certificates
- Proof of financial stability
- Passport valid for at least six months
Housing Options:
On-Campus: Living on campus a very good way for you to become a part of the community. On campus, accommodation is usually in the form of Dorms, or Apartment style facilities with single or shared bedrooms and common kitchen and dining areas.
Off Campus Shared Apartments: Most Indian students prefer to live off campus in rented apartments/condos along with other international students. Off campus accommodation is a cheaper option then on-campus. Many universities offer guidance to students in finding off-campus housing.
Restricted items to bring to The USA:
- Cultural Artifacts
- Defense Articles
- Dog and Cat Fur
- Firearms
- Fish and Wildlife
- Food Products (Raw or cooked)
- Fruits and Vegetables
- Medication without a doctor prescription
- Pets
- Soil
Orientation Week: All institutions conduct an orientation for incoming students to ease their transition to the institute. During the orientation, students get to meet other international students and become familiar with the campus facilities and services. The orientation week will also help students to meet their academic counselors and register for classes.
Opening a bank account: To open an American Bank Account, the student will need his passport copy with a valid visa and the I-94 card issued at the port of entry. Accounts can be opened online or by visiting a bank branch. The universities will normally assist students in account opening and other formalities during the orientation week.
Being the world leader in proving quality education, the USA does offer job opportunities to students.
Any student with a valid F1 visa has the option to take up on-campus part-time work up to 20 hours a week duringyears of study. Universities provide options to work in the form of Teaching Assistantships/Research Assistantships.
Many students opt for internships and practical training which will prepare them to face the employers.
After 9 months of study in the USA, students have an option to take up OPT (off-campus work placement). To get an OPT approval the student need to secure employment option in a field directly related to his field of study. OPT is permitted for up to 12 months in total.
For students who have a work placement training as a part of their programs have an option to take up CPT (Curricular Placement Training) to work off-campus full time. The CPT Job offer must be in the major of study. Any student who takes up the CPT for 12months or more is not eligible to take up the OPT option.
OPT can be taken up before or after completing the program that the student is enrolled for.
Certain students who receive their degrees in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)may be eligible for an additional OPT period of 24 months. The student can contact their University DSO to opt and apply for their CPT/OPT options.
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