EDUConsulting

Study in the United States of America!

~Capital: Washington, D.C

~Currency: United States Dollar

~Language: English

~Major Cities: New York city, Los Angeles, Chicago, Houston

~Major Intake: January, August, September, October, November

The USA has the world’s largest international student population, with more than 1,000,000 students choosing to broaden their education and life experience in the United States.

Why study in the USA

Research and Training Opportunities: U.S. universities offer research and training opportunities to international students at the graduate level.
Career Opportunities: Due to the varied insight into different fields of study offered by universities of USA, it broadens the scope of the career path that the student chooses.
Help and support to International students: It is challenging for international students to adhere or get accustomed to the new student life in an international university. However, most US universities provide good guidance and support to all students whether it is related to accommodation, visa status, career opportunities, etc.

Popular Courses in USA

BA or BS in Biology
BS in Chemistry
BS in Mathematics
Environmental Science
MS in Information Technology Management
MA in Sports Management
MS in Orthotics and Prosthetics

Working in the USA

Types of Employment available to F‐1 Students while studying or after studies

On Campus Employment :
- You must maintain valid F-1 status
- You can work up to 20 hours per week while school is in session
- You can work full time on campus during holidays and vacation periods
Off Campus Employment through :
- Curricular Practical Training (CPT):
  - Provides opportunity to gain actual employment experience
  - “An integral part of an established curriculum”.
  - Defined as “alternate work/study, internship, cooperative education, or any other type of required internship or practicum which is offered by sponsoring employers through cooperative agreements with the school."
  - To be eligible for CPT, student must have completed 9 months in lawful status and currently be in F‐1 status.
  - CPT can be full time (20 hours week) or part time (20 hours or less per week).
- Optional Practical Training (OPT):
  - Available to students who are lawfully enrolled on a full – time basis &have completed at least 1 full academic year.
  - Employment must be directly related to the students major
  - 12/29 months of OPT available after each degree level completion.
  - OPT for F‐1 students can occur under 4 circumstances:
    - During annual vacation & other times when school is not in session (if the student is eligible, and intends to register for the next term or session);
    - While school is in session provided OPT does not exceed 20 hours a week;
    - Full‐time after completion of all course requirements for the degree (excluding thesis or the equivalent).
    - Full‐time after completion of a program. The first 3 circumstances are referred as “pre‐completion” OPT while the 4th circumstance is called “post‐completion” OPT.
- STEM Certified degrees:Students who are pursuing STEM certified degrees (Sciences, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) qualify for an additional 24 months extension for OPT.

Study in the United States of America!

The USA has the world’s largest international student population, with more than 1,000,000 students choosing to broaden their education and life experience in the United States.

Why study in the USA

Popular Courses in USA

Working in the USA

Some Universities in the United States of America