USWS - Global Education
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STUDY DESTINATION
United States of America
Work 3 Years After Graduation — The World's #1 Study Destination
The USA is home to the world's best universities, the most advanced research facilities and the highest graduate salaries. With 3-year STEM OPT work rights, Indian students can build a real career in Silicon Valley, New York or Boston after graduation.
AVG ANNUAL FEE
$20K – $45K
AVG GRADUATE INCOME
$20K – $45K
POST STUDY VISA
OPT + STEM OPT 3yr
COST OF LIVING
$12K – $20K
WHY STUDY IN THE USA?
The world's top-ranked universities
The USA offers unmatched academic quality with 10 of the top 20 universities in the world. Indian students thrive here because the education system rewards hard work, critical thinking and entrepreneurship.
WHY NOT OTHER COUNTRIES?
The USA wins on all counts
Unlike Germany or France, all education is in English. Unlike Canada, the USA has higher salaries. Unlike the UK, STEM OPT gives 3 years not 2. If your goal is Google, Amazon or Goldman Sachs — USA is the answer.
TOP COURSES
MS Computer Science, MS Data Science, MBA, MS Electrical Engineering, MS Finance, MS Business Analytics, MS Mechanical Engineering, MS Public Health
COST OF EDUCATION
Public universities charge $8,000 to $35,000 per year. Private universities charge $25,000 to $55,000. Community colleges are most affordable at $5,000 to $15,000. Many universities offer teaching and research assistantships that cover full tuition plus a monthly stipend.
EXAM REQUIREMENTS
IELTS: 6.0 to 7.0 · TOEFL: 80 to 100 · Duolingo: 105+ · GRE: 300+ for MS programs · GMAT: 600+ for MBA · Many universities are now test-optional for GRE and GMAT.
INTAKES AND SCHOLARSHIPS
Fall intake (August) is most popular. Spring intake available in January. Merit scholarships range 10% to 50% tuition. Teaching and research assistantships cover full tuition plus $1,000 to $2,500 monthly stipend.
VISA PROCESS
Step 1 — Get admission + Form I-20
Step 2 — Pay SEVIS fee $350
Step 3 — Fill DS-160 form online
Step 4 — Book embassy interview
Step 5 — Attend with documents
PR PATHWAY
H-1B visa
Employer sponsored
WORK WHILE STUDYING
20 hrs/week on campus
From day one
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT
English only
IELTS 6.0 to 7.0
LIFE IN THE COUNTRY
Life in the USA as an Indian student is exciting, diverse and full of opportunity. Campus life is vibrant with clubs, sports and cultural events. Indian student associations exist at almost every university. Indian restaurants and grocery stores are widely available. The weather varies from sunny California to snowy New York — choose your city wisely.