Overview
The United States of America lies in the North American continent, including Alaska, Hawaii and a few other territories scattered in the Caribbean Sea and Pacific Ocean. The major portion of the USA is bordered by Canada in the North and Mexico in the South, and is the third largest country in the world with respect to total area. The USA is a superpower and a world leader with the largest national economy by nominal and real GDP. This is mainly attributed to the abundance of natural resources found across the country and its high worker productivity. The USA has considerable sway over the rest of the modern world with its political and cultural influence. The country is also well renowned for being a pioneer in scientific research, and encouraging modern technological innovations.
Why study in USA ?
USA is without doubt the most coveted international destination for higher education. It is home to some of the most prestigious universities in the world and has nurtured many brilliant minds of the 21st century.
Here are some reasons why students choose to study in the USA.
- Internationally recognized education programs
- Ranks first in world for quality of education
- Wide variety of course options
- Availability of merit based scholarships
- Higher degree of flexibility with respect to the selected subjects and course timings
- Industry oriented training and research opportunities
- Exposure to advanced research and technologies
- Vibrant social life with the opportunity to interact with people from all over the world
Study what you like:
USA has to offer any course that you can even think of. From studying the MBAs to a top engineering course or if you wish to study retail management, human resource, banking, finance, investment, securities, that is possible. Or electronics, telecommunication, nanotech, communication, information systems, information technology, computer science, computer engineering, embedded systems, VLSI, digital marketing or more, that is possible. Or it could be art and design (pure and industrial) like fashion Design, Architecture, Interior Design, Graphic Design, Industrial Design, Web Design, Multimedia Design, Textile Design, Automobile / Automotive Design, Aerospace Design and more, that is possible. For engineering students, US can offer just about anything: General, Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Aerospace, Aeronautical, Electronics and Electrical, Communication, Automotive, Sustainable, Environmental, Genetic, Nano engineering, Software, IT, Computer, Chemical, Oil and Gas, Ocean, Water and even Engineering Management. Health, health promotion, physiotherapy (incl. MPT), nutrition, medicine, dentistry, imaging, psychology and more are available in Health and allied fields.
Well, we mean that just about anything that you wish to study in USA is possible at both undergraduate and postgraduate level. Simply, let us know about your course and we will identify the best options available matching your profile More than 4000 institutions offer undergraduates, post graduates, Masters (incl. MBA) and doctorate degrees.
Acceptability and Popularity:
This is the key aspect. For years for some valid reasons, US education in Bangladesh and also worldwide has been more recognized. This means your degree is worth the cost. US remains the ultimate land of opportunities given its size, market, value in everything largely and most importantly, the quality and value of its education.
Check out the Fortune 500 Companies list and you will the maximum being from the US. And remember, where the Companies do well, the job market and learning automatically enhances. Quantity in terms of number of Institutions and quality is all aspects especially in education makes us say students enjoy the Global Edge when they study in USA!
Scholarships / Financial Assistance:
US Schools have always been generous to students who have the ability to contribute. US easily enjoys the advantage of providing more scholarships / financial assistance / financial aid / bursaries to students as compared to the rest of the world. Thus, we recommend that whatever be your scores in your studies in your home Country, always apply for scholarships and you may be in for some luck. Overall value of your education rises when you make use of the opportunity cost. Most of our students who have applied to US Schools at any level have managed to get some scholarships.
Work:
Part-time work: Students can make much more than a handful working part-time for 20 hours per week during course of study and full-time (generally 40 hours per week) during vacations. Optional Practical Training (popularly known as OPT): US in most cases allow students to opt for the Optional Practical Training (OPT) year whereby students can stay back for at least a year and work.
Flexibility:
The USA education system is flexible. During your course, you can transfer from one course or stream to another or from one School to another. The system is distinguished and credit transfers are possible.
Did you know?
Students can study Associate Degree (ie the first 2 years of your undergraduate course) at a Community College in USA at a very affordable cost of $ 12000 approximately per year, which is of course of high quality and then transfer to some of the topmost Institutions for the remaining 2 years. This effectively ensures that you not only save large sums of money but you also get one of the best degrees in the world.
Did you know?
15 years education is acceptable in many cases in the US and you need not do your 16 year (like an MCom, or only a one year MSc) in your home Country to be eligible to apply. We have 100s of options for you. Save time, thus money and enter in to your career rather quickly. In any case, if you yet wish to finish your 16th year, you can also do the same in the US and we have several options for the same.
We have many such tips and most of our students would enjoy the benefits of our experience!