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• Why Study in USA?
• Our Partner Universities/Colleges
• Student Visa Procedure for USA
• Living Cost in USA

Why study in USA?

Commitment to Excellence
One of the highest selling points of American education is perhaps its worldwide reputation of commitment to excellence. Only the best students around the world are admitted to the top schools in the US, where quality education is imparted to them by an expertly trained faculty. This quality education is thereby upheld year after year and the degrees that students attained in the US are not just widely recognized and accepted, but also widely respected around the world.

Brilliant Scope for Research
If you are inclined toward academic research, the US is your perfect choice for higher education. You can get the opportunity o earn while you learn, when you enroll into an MS/PhD program. Your research grant will help support your personal needs by waiving your tuition and providing you with a stipend, while the intellectual challenges that you will overcome academically will certainly help satisfy your professional appetite. Funding and grants for most research projects at the university are obtained from either the federal government or reputed multinational corporations in the industry.

Academic Flexibility
You will soon discover that the education system in the US is a lot different from your home country. The US education system offers a kind of flexibility in terms of the courses that are offered, which enables you select your choice of subject from a variety of topics. You can now specialize in the area of your choice without having to take any unnecessary classes. You also have the flexibility to choose a class at any time during the academic year, since the some courses are offered multiple times during the academic year. The quarterly or semester system gives you a flexibility to complete your academic program at your own pace and take additional time on a research project if required. For instance, if you can complete the total number of courses required for you to graduate, you can finish up your master’s degree within a year. You can also spread out your course completion schedule in such a manner as to devote more time for research and complete your course in a couple of years.

Financial Support
Availability of financial aid is another major incentive for international students to opt for higher education in the US. Most universities offer its students grants, loans and stipends to cover their daily expenses as well as tuition in some cases. University assistantship is provided on the basis of merit rather than financial need. If you can prove your excellence in academics, then your US education may even turn out to be free. Otherwise, obtaining grants and loans from banks is also easy if you can provide proof of your admission. On-campus work programs are also available for students who qualify for a specific kind of job. For instance, if you have humanities major, you can seek employment at the library. If you are certified lifeguard, you can work at the Aquatic Centre.

Lucrative Job Opportunities
On completion of your degree, you are legally authorized to work in the US in your related field for about a year. You need to apply for Optional Practical Training Employment Authorization (OPT). Most international students get inducted into the company that hires them during their OPT period, by sponsoring their H1-B or work visa. The H1-B work visa is usually granted by employers if they are hiring international students in specialty areas such as software, engineering, accountancy, teaching or marketing. Once your employer grants your H1-B, you are allowed to work in the US without returning to your home country.

Value Addition and Cultural Enhancement
Around 30 percent of all international students in the world study in the US. So, as an international student, you will have the unique privilege to interact with a lot of people from a lot of different nationalities. This exposure will not only enhance your cultural and artistic faculties, but will also help you learn a lot more about the world. The exciting cultural exchange and international diversity will certainly enrich your life both personally and academically. Your new friends will be your new family.

Our Partner Universities/Colleges

GRADUATE & UNDERGRAD PROGRAMS:

UNDERGRAD PROGRAMS ONLY:

Student Visa Procedure for USA

Students planning to pursue degrees in full-time academic programs for bachelors, masters or doctoral programs must obtain F-1 visas.

The M-1 visa is for students wishing to pursue non-academic or vocational studies. Typically, these programs are of short duration and lead to professional or vocational certification rather than an academic degree.

The J-1 visa is for participants in exchange or trainee programs. Typical J applicants include university professors, researchers, post-doctoral fellows and trainees.

221(e) Foreign Residency Requirement: Most J visa holders are required to return to their home country for a minimum of two years after completing the terms of their visa.

Students and exchange visitor rules:

• You must have an approved I-20 (for F and M visas) or an approved DS-2019 (for J visas) issued by the school or sponsoring organization in the United States.
• If you are earning academic credit for a class at a U.S. school, even if it is only one course, you will need an F-1, M-1, or J-1 visa. Some not-for-credit professional certification courses and seminars can be attended with a B1/B2 tourist visa.
• You mustpay your Sevis fees before your interview. (Dependant visas F-2, J-2 and M- 2 are exempt from the SEVIS fee).
  You may not apply for your visa more than 120 days before the program start date on your Form I-20 or DS-2019. Apply as early as you can!
  You may not enter the United States on a student visa more than 30 days before the program start date on your Form I-20 or DS-2019.

How to Apply?

Pleases visit: http://newdelhi.usembassy.gov/applyingmain.html

Checklist of documents required

Mandatory Documents

• Valid Passport with at least 6 months validity
• I-20 duly signed, Acceptance letter (if any), financial letter /scholarship(if any)
• Visa Application fee (US $ 131) receipt issued by HDFC Bank.
• VFS Service Charges receipt (as specified by HDFC Bank)
• Application forms DS-156, DS-157 and DS-158 duly filled
• Web Receipt of Appointment Confirmation from www.vfs-usa.co.in
• One Photograph (size 2” x 2”) as per specifications given at the end of this page
• SEVIS fee Receipt of US $ 200 through website www.fmjfee.com

Academic Documents

• Original marks sheets and certificates of all qualifications starting from SSC (10th standard) to the highest qualification, including any marks sheets that reflect back logs, if any
• TOEFL/IELTS/GRE/SAT/GMAT score sheets in original
• Extra Curricular Activities, Work Experience Certificates, Merit Certificates & Appointment letter (if any)
• Leave/Relieving letter from the employer if you are already working

Financial Documents

• Proof of liquid funds
• Proof of movable assets
• Proof of immovable/fixed assets. List of property documents to be furnished when the same is used as a collateral to obtain a loan or when shown as a fixed asset or as a source of income Valuation reports of the property
• Proof of income from the sponsors
• Proof of relation with the sponsor
• Financial statement from Chartered Accountant

Living Cost in USA

The approximate annual living expense is about $12,000 per annum, which includes accommodation as well as other daily expenses.
However, the expenses are different for different people depending on the lifestyles and this is just a rough idea. The main expenses can be split up as:

So, about $1000 per month is a good estimation. Mostly people can even survive between $700-$1000 a month.
The key here is to share apartments/houses so that you save on the utilities, fixed charge portion of phone and to some extent on groceries.