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FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) on studying in the US

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FAQ from USEFI // Statistics on Indian Students

FAQ on American Education

[From USEFI (United States Educational Foundation in India ) also called the Fulbright Commission]

  • Who is eligible to apply?
    Any one who has a consistently good academic record, firm financial support and proficiency in English.
  • When can I start undergraduate (bachelor's) studies in the U.S.?
    After you complete 12 years of school education.
  • When can I begin graduate (master's and doctoral) studies in the U.S.?
    After you complete 16 years of education including 4 years of college education.
  • I have a three-year bachelor's degree from India. Am I eligible to apply?
    It is advisable for you to complete an additional year of studies to be stronger applicant to a master's degree in the U.S.
  • When should I start the application process?
    At least 18 months in advance of your intended date of enrollment at a U.S. university. For example, if you wish to enroll in August/September 2005, you should start the process around April 2004.
  • Does this application process cost me money?
    Yes, it does. Approximately, Rs.50,000 for applying to an average of 7 universities. This includes test fees, application fees, communication, and mailing expenses.
  • Will I get financial assistance?
    Colleges and universities offer scholarships, assistanceships and fellowships to outstanding students, largely based on merit. There is stiff competition for financial assistance and availability varies from university to university.
  • What tests do I need to take?
    Visit Admission Tests.
  • What is the average cost per year for study in the U.S.?
    The cost (tution + living expenses) could range from $15,000 to $40,000. The average cost for a year of study is $20,000.
  • What type of visa will I be eligible for? Can I work on an F-1 visa?
    The most common student visa is F1. For further information on visas, visit the American Embassy site

Statistics on Indian Students in the US [From Open Doors]

  • India Remains the Leading Sending Country China, Korea and Japan Also Show Slight Increases USC Remains Top Host University. India is the leading place of origin for international students with 80,466 students in the U.S. in 2004/05 (an increase of 1% from the previous year), followed by #2 China (62,523, up 1%),...
  • University of Southern California hosts the largest number of international students. For the fourth consecutive year, the University of Southern California was the leading host institution (6,846).
  • International students brought $13.3 billion dollars to the U.S. economy last year in money spent on tuition, living expenses, and related costs, according to the NAFSA: Association of International Educators.
  • Large Universities Report 8% Increase in Foreign Scholars: Findings of a separate Open Doors annual survey of approximately 350 of the largest doctoral degree-granting institutions indicate that the number of international scholars on these large US campuses has increased by 8% to a total of 89,634 scholars. Scholars from China, the leading place of origin, represented almost 20% of all foreign scholars in the U.S., with 17,035 scholars. The next largest place of origin, Korea, with 8,301, represented just under 10% of all scholars. The leading places of origin all increased, except for Japan which was flat: China (up 15%), Korea (up 14%), India (up 14 %), Japan (flat), Germany (up 2%), Canada (up 3%), United Kingdom (up 2%), France (up 8%); Italy (up 11%); Russia (up 1%). International scholars are defined as non-immigrant, non-student academics (teachers or researchers in the U.S. on temporary visas).

  • Packing/Traveling Tips
    Start your packing well in advance, buy two good suitcases/baggage - they should be able to withstand a lot of mishandling. They should be as large as possible within the size limitations (however most airlines are not very strict about baggage size). Buy another cabin baggage (a smaller suitcase) to carry couple of spare pairs of clothing, documents, audio player, camera, cassettes and any fragile items. This baggage is very frequently checked at the air port, so keep the keys in an accessible place like your waist pouch or back pack/college bag. Read more

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