It is the dream of all ambitious and motivated prospective students around the world to be able to get an education in the USA. In the academic year 2019/2020, there were about 1 million international students in the USA, which gives it first place as a destination for higher education.
The US is such a diverse country, almost every state here is a small separate country, and so any generalizations would be difficult for higher education as well. Higher education institutions vary in type (private/public), degrees, funding, tuition fees and number about 5,300 across the country.
There are also many reasons for a prospective student to wish to study in the US – exciting student life a.k.a. campus life, in which students live and study in one complex; first-class training facilities; unlimited career opportunities after graduation.
Types of Universities in USA
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Colleges
In them, students can only obtain a bachelor's degree, they are usually smaller than universities and the education in them is based on the liberal arts and sciences system - the student himself chooses which subjects and specialties to include in his program, as well as to choose a major specialty after the first year of study. Many of them are privately funded.
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Community Colleges
In them, students receive two years of training and an associate degree - the equivalent of a semi-university education, after which they can continue their studies for a full bachelor's degree at a university. Many of these colleges have transfer programs for their students after their two-year university studies. The advantage of these colleges is lower tuition fees and easier application and admission process.
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If you have athletic achievements to show off, good academic performance, and a desire to develop both as a university student and a college league athlete, then this opportunity is for you! Read HERE about controversial scholarship opportunities in the US and Canada.
Low on budget? Maybe there's something for you, too.
The US is also known for being one of the most expensive countries to get a higher education, the average fee for international students is $26,290, but even here there are options to get a global education at an affordable price. Read our article "Budget Education in the USA - Mission Possible".
Sports Scholarships in USA? Mission possible too.
If you have athletic achievements to show off, good academic performance, and a desire to develop both as a university student and a collegiate league athlete, then this opportunity is for you! Find out more about the possibilities of receiving a sports scholarship and studying at a university in the USA or Canada HERE.
Study Buddy and your application in the USA
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Frequently asked questions
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Methods of application
Most US universities are application-based, and application packages and scholarship offers depend on high SAT/ACT scores and impressive essays.
Application deadlines
Different universities have different deadlines. It is recommended to start preparing for your application about two years before the actual submission of documents, which in some universities can happen even about a year before the actual start of the academic year.
Health insurance
One of the requirements for all international students in the US is to have health insurance - the coverage of the services in it depends on the plan that your university offers, as well as the cost, which can be from $1,000 to $3,000 per year.
Currency
In the US, the currency is the US dollar. The exchange rate is 0.62 USD = 1 BGN.
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International students in the US can only work on their university campuses for up to 20 hours per week during the semester and up to 40 hours outside of the semester.
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International students in the US apply for a visa to travel and stay in the country – F1 or J1. The application fee for it is about $500.
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