Study in the USA

USA at a Glance

The US hosts more international students than any other country in the world. These international students from every continent in the world choose to study in the US because they believe that the US education would offer them the best preparations for their future.US universities, US colleges and US schools constantly rank very high in world rankings, just one of the reasons to study in the US. Schools such as Harvard University, Stanford University, MIT, Yale University, Cornell University, Johns Hopkins University are all world famous and welcomes international students.The US offers international students the most exciting, rewarding and comprehensive array of study options in the world. International students who choose to study in the US have almost unlimited study

General Information

Admission Process

Visa Process

Scholarships

Partner Institutes

General Information

Things You Should Know

Capital City: Washington, D.C.
US States: There are 50 states in the USA. Here are a few of those
Population: 313,914,040
Official Languages: English
Currency: US Dollar

Course Information

Average Range: $10k to $25k (Scholarship available)
Course Duration: 2 Years / 4 Years (Science, Commerce, Liberal Arts, Engineering)
Part-Time Job Option: 20 Hours on Campus
Post Duty Work: 12 to 27 Months

Admission Intake

Admission Intake	Undergraduate	Post Graduate
Semester 1	Jan to April	Jan to April
Semester 2	May to July	May to July
Semester 3	August to November	August to November

Important Notes

Dependents are allowed to come along
During the period of vacation, students can work full time

Time to Apply: At least 6 months prior to the course commencement date.

Admission Process

Step 1

Get free initial counselling, available options, and tips on choosing a suitable university
Submit photocopies of all academic certificates/transcripts/professional certificates (if any) etc
Copies of passport
2 copy pp size photos
File opening charge Tk 5000 (Non-refundable)

Step 2

Get all the academic papers attested/notarized by the Institution Attended/Educational Board/Foreign Ministry (depending on the particular university requirements)
Post Graduate students need CV, 2 LOR (Letter of Reference) and Work Experiences as per university requirements.
Provide bank solvency certificates as per the institutional requirements.
Pay/Include University Application Fees (Non-refundable) and Courier Fees Tk 2000/- per University (If needed)

Step 3

The prospective institution will/may take 3 to 6 weeks to confirm the admission.
Admission Documents (I-20) will be received.
A service charge of Tk. 5,000 (Non-refundable)

Visa Process

Step 1

Students need to submit their sponsor’s paper. Anybody can be the sponsor (First blood sponsor is preferred)
Minimum 1-year equivalent Tuition + Living cost has to be shown in sponsor’s bank account for at least 3 to 4 months.
The sponsored amount may vary depending on the sponsor’s relation and the number of dependents.
Basic papers needed from the sponsor, e.g.: Bank certificate/statement; TIN Certificate; Salary certificate; Job certificate; Trade license; Property/revenue information and affidavit of financial support etc. (we will guide the students regarding this part as it depends on the sponsor’s nature of income.)

Step 2

Once all the above preparations are done, students will go submit their visa applications.
Visa application fees $160 + SEVIS fees $ 350 (Non Refundable)
The Visa interview date will be given in the next 15 days (depending on the rush).
Upon issuance of the visa, students must open a “student file” at any bank and transfer the 1st semester’s tuition fees to the university.
We will guide the student for the same along with the travel plan, accommodation, pick up, orientation, etc.

Scholarships

There are several scholarship options available for students looking to study in the USA. These scholarships range from financial aid based on merit, need, or specific fields of study. Below is a list of scholarships that international students can apply for, providing them with excellent opportunities to achieve their academic goals.

Scholarship Opportunities

Financial scholarships - These scholarships are based on the financial needs of the students. The majority of them are only available to American residents, but some universities will award needs-based scholarships to international students.
Merit Scholarships - For students who are either academically gifted, were the best sports players in high school, or excelled in community or business work.
Country-based Scholarships - These scholarships are aimed at students from developing countries in particular.
Government-funded Scholarships - The United States government offers many scholarship programmes for international students.
Privately funded grants - Sometimes private companies or donors fund grants to foreign students. They are also more likely to target developing countries and minority groups, or in particular fields of study.
Partial Scholarships - These can range from a small one-off payment the student can use towards their fees or a larger payment that is staggered to cover certain costs of going to university.
The Next Gen Scholarship - Offers a $1,000 grant for anyone wishing to study in Maryland, Washington, or Virginia. It is open to all international students, including those already studying, but candidates must have at least a 3.0 grade point average (GPA).
The P.E.O International Peace Scholarship - Awards up to $12,500 to international students wanting to study at a graduate level in America.
The Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship - This programme provides a limited number of scholarships each year for outstanding students from selected developing countries to pursue postgraduate study. The grants are 50 percent grant & 50 percent loan.
The Civil Leadership Awards - Provides a fully-funded master’s degree for students who demonstrate academic and professional excellence.