The US is one of the top study destination in the world with a range of universities offering high quality education and have an excellent international reputation. As a matter of fact, 92 of the top 200 universities in the world are based in the USA. Studying in the US gives you an opportunity to meet, share and compete with not only the best brains but also experience cultural diversity at the same time. The US attracts the highest number of international students through it’s 5,000 accredited colleges and universities, which offer a wide range of graduate and undergraduate programs. The country has extremely flexible education system. Students can receive financial assistance in the form research assistantships, teaching assistantships, graduate assistantships, full of partial tuition waiver, paid internships and can also earn by working part-time while studying.
American Universities offer outstanding programs in numerous fields. A chance to work with one of the finest minds in your field of study, excellent support facilities for international students, optimized classroom experience, cutting edge technology are some of the reasons that make US one of the best countries to study in. The US gives its students an opportunity for Teaching Assistantships, Graduate Assistantships and Research Assistantships. After graduation, you can apply for the Optional Practical Training (OPT) that allows you to work in your chosen field for 12-36 months after completion of course.
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Popular Universities
- Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon. ‐ (Tier I Research University)
- Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado
(Tier I Research University) - University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida ‐ (‐Tier I Research University)
- George Mason University, Virginia
- Ohio University, Athens, Ohio. (Only UG)
- University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
- University of Colorado Denver, Colorado
- University of Idaho, Moscow, Idaho
- University of Albany, The State University of New York, Washington Ave: Albany (SUNY
Albany) - Claremont Graduate University, University in Claremont, California
- Brandeis International Business School, in Waltham, Massachusetts
- San Jose State University, San Jose, California
- San Francisco State University, San Francisco, California
- University of St. Thomas, Minnesota
- Kent State University, Kent, Ohio.
- The State University of New York at New Paltz (SUNY New Paltz )
- Montana State University, Bozeman, Montana
- Wright State University, Dayton, Ohio
- Wichita State University, Wichita, Kansas
- Gannon University, Erie, Pennsylvania
- University of New Mexico‐ Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Auburn University at Montgomery , University in Montgomery
- Arkansas State University, Jonesboro, Arkansas
- Long Island University, Brooklyn
- Auburn University, Alabama
- University of the Pacific, Stockton, California
- University of Maryland, Baltimore County, The Graduate School at UMBC
- University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas. (UG )
- University of South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina
- Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Adelphi University, Garden City, New York
- American University Washington D.C.
- The University of Nebraska‐Lincoln, Nebraska
- University of Nevada, Reno
- Tennessee Tech University, Tennessee (TTU)
- Florida International University, Miami, Florida – All UG Program and Graduate Chapman
School of Business - Midwestern State University, Wichita Fall, Texas
- West Texas A&M University, Canyon, Texas
- Texas A & M University ‐ Corpus Christi
- Southeast Missouri State University, Cape Girardeau, Missouri.
- University of Missouri–St. Louis (UMSL), Missouri
- Youngstown State University of Youngstown, Ohio
- California State University, East Bay
- California State University, Channel Islands
- California State University, Dominguez Hills, Carson, California
- California State University, San Bernardino
- California State University, Fresno
- California Lutheran University, Thousand Oaks, California
- Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma, Washington
- Humboldt State University, Arcata, California
- Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, Kentucky
- Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania‐ Slippery Rock
- University of New Hampshire, Durham, New Hampshire
- Pittsburg State University, Pittsburg Kansas
- Northwest Missouri State University, Maryville, Missouri.
- University of New Haven, Connecticut.
- University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, Connecticut.
- Murray State University, Kentucky
- Quinnipiac University, Connecticut
- Rider University, Lawrence Township, New Jersey
- Atlantis University, Miami, Florida
- New York Institute of Technology, New York
- Marist College, Poughkeepsie, New York
- Metropolitan College of New York, New York City, New York
- Saginaw Valley State University, University Center, Michigan
- University of Wisconsin‐Eau Claire
- University of Wisconsin–La Crosse
- Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, Arizona
- Hult International Business School, Boston & San Francisco campus
- DeVry University, Downers Grove, Illinois
- DeVry University, Keller Graduate School of Management, Downers Grove, Illinois
- Schiller International University, Largo, Florida
- National University‐ San Diego, California
- Concordia University, Chicago
- State University of New York at Brockport (SUNY Brockport )
- University of Mary Hardin‐Baylor, Belton, Texas
- Mississippi College, Clinton, Mississippi.
- Marshall University Huntington, West Virginia
- Troy University, Troy, Alabama
- Northwestern Polytechnic University, Fremont, California.
- Oklahoma City University , OK (OCU)
- Dallas Baptist University, Dallas, Texas
- The University of Findlay, Findlay, Ohio
- Southern New Hampshire University, Manchester, New Hampshire
- Western New England University, Springfield, Massachusetts
- Rivier University, Nashua, New Hampshire
- Northwood University, Midland, Michigan
- St. Thomas University, Miami Gardens, Florida
- New England Institute of Technology, Warwick, Rhode Island
- Colby Sawyer College, New London, New Hampshire
- University of California Irvine, Extension, California
- New York Film Academy, New York City, New York
- California Flight Center
- Monroe College, New York
- Academy of Art University, San Francisco, CA
- Full Sail University, Winter Park, Florida
- Upper Iowa University, Fayette, Iowa
- Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design (RMCAD)
- City University of Seattle, Seattle, Washington
- Stevens Henagar College, Utah
- Fisher College, Boston, Massachusetts
- Lawrence Technological University, Southfield, Michigan
- Trine University, Angola, Indiana
- Golden Gate University, San Francisco, California
- University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio
- University of North Texas, Denton, Texas
- Wittenberg University, Springfield, Ohio
- Bellevue College, Washington
- Finlandia University, Hancock, Michigan (UG)
- Sappo School (K‐12 College Preparatory Private School)
Popular Programs
- Computer Science Engineering
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Business Administration
- Healthcare
After you have received an unconditional letter of acceptance from a Canadian College or University, you are required to obtain a study permit. You can apply for a Canadian study permit either online or through a paper application, which can be obtained from the Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) website. You need to submit the completed application form along with the necessary documents to the immigration section of the Canadian High Commission.
List of documents to be submitted along with the completed student application form
- Official letter of acceptance from Canadian University.
- Community College or technical institute.
- Original Passport, which must be valid for at least one year from the planned date of entry to Canada.
- Copy of IELTS or TOEFL scores as applicable.
- Copy of all academic documents and work experience certificates.
- Non-refundable Visa processing fee.
- Receipt of payment of first-semester tuition fee. A copy of GIC (Guaranteed Investment Certificate) to cover the first year’s living expenses. GIC is mandatory for the SPP visa application. 8. You can also show education loan sanction letter equivalent to CAD 10000 for the living expenses if you are applying for Study Permit for Universities.
- Two passport size photographs.
- Medical examination receipt – You may take upfront medicals from the designated medical practitioner of Canadian high commission. The receipt of this medical examination should be submitted along with the visa application. The reports will directly be sent to High Commission. There should always be a gap of 7 days in the date of medical examination and the visa application submission.
Please note: A certified translation must accompany any document which is not in English or French.
Visa Interview
An interview (Telephonic or in person) with a Canadian Visa Officer may be required. If this is the case, you will be advised in writing of the time and place for the personal interview. In case of a telephonic interview, you may receive a call anytime. If you want to study in Quebec, you must obtain a Certificate of Acceptance (CAQ) from the Quebec government in addition to the student authorization. The CAQ applications are available at the CEC and from the institutions in Quebec. Full-time International students are permitted to work on campus (20 hours per week).