The first step would be to identify the right course and university you would like to apply to. The Course Matcher tool can help you with that. You can always seek the help of our counsellors too.
Once you have made your choice, you will have to make sure you clear all the exams as required by your course and university and get your documents in order. Remember that you should also figure out ways to fund your studies.
Once you get accepted by an SEVP-certified institution, you can apply for a visa to study in the USA. It is advisable that you prepare for the visa interview questions beforehand.
Once you have your visa, you can start planning your journey to the U.S. Our counsellors will be able to help you at every step towards realising your study abroad dreams.
Cost of studying in the USA
The cost of studying in the USA will include the cost of living and the tuition fees apart from other expenses. Food and living expenses in the USA normally range between $9000 and $12000, barring the cost of transportation and other expenses. It will cost you a minimum of appeox. INR 15 lakhs per year for studying an undergraduate programme. Postgraduate courses will cost you around INR 25 lakhs.
Scholarships for international students
To meet the expenses and the tuition costs, you may apply for scholarships or financial aid. Many international students opt for education loans, which should be repaid to the banks along with an interest rate fixed by the banks. Many US universities do allocate specific grants for international students to support their tuition and living costs.
Besides providing the common funding options, a few universities provide ‘need-blind’ admissions for students with high merits, but who have few resources to support their education. Information about funding or scholarship is available in each university website. You can also check our scholarships page for more details.
Some of the popular scholarships that you can apply for are:
- Fullbright foreign student programme
- Aga Khan Foundation international scholarship programme
- ETS TOEFL scholarships
- British Council IELTS scholarship award for Indian students
Benefits of studying in the USA
The benefits of studying in the USA is multi-fold. However, here are a few reasons to convince you that you have made the right decision to study in the USA.
- World-class education
- A wide variety of research-centric science and technology courses.
- Job-oriented management courses.
- Scholarships and fellowships offered by institutions and the American government.
- An American degree that is highly valued by many employers around the world.
- A vast country with a different landscapes that offers a lot for a tourist and a nature lover.
So now you have all the basic information about studying in the USA. Do contact us and let us know if we can guide you further. Studying in the USA has been dreams of many international students for years. You can achieve it too!