ABOUT USA


The United States of America (commonly referred to as the United States, the U.S., the USA, or America) is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district. The country is situated mainly in central North America, where its forty-eight contiguous states and Washington D.C, the capital district, lies between the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans, bordered by Canada to the North and Mexico to the South. The country also possesses several territories in the Caribbean and Pacific. New York City is the largest city in the U.S.
The United States is the third or fourth-largest country by total area and the third largest both by land area and population. It is one of the world's most ethnically diverse and multicultural nations, the product of large-scale immigration from many countries. The U.S economy is the largest national economy in the world.

Why USA?

The United States of America (USA) hosts the most number of international students in the world. Educational quality, a distinctive curriculum, a multicultural environment, and plentiful opportunities are precisely some reasons why many students from around the globe want to study in the US.
American institutions are also known to have excellent academic standards, follow diligent practices to maintain calibre, and are well-supported to offer a top-notch education to their students. They offer numerous courses and programs for students to select. The US is a fusion of different cultures, races, and ethnicities. Its diverse background assures acceptance among all communities and that there is no room for any prejudice.
American universities recognize the battles of international students and thus conduct regular orientation programs, workshops, and pieces of training to offer assistance.While living and studying in the US, you'll have the chance to see some of the most remarkable and stunning natural and artificial attractions of the US.

The USA has over 150 American universities and colleges that secure their place in the international ranking yearly. There are in numerous universities and colleges providing Masters Education, and there is something for everybody. Students can enrol in any specialization (or major) they can think off. The pliability students enjoy in America isn’t regular in many other countries. In most cases, the student doesn’t need to declare a major until the second year of study. Universities in the US examine course versatility and can introduce the depths needed to handle subjects covered under MS and integrate theory with practical knowledge.

Many of the institutions in the USA that offer bachelor’s degrees are ranked exceptionally highly in world university ratings. When you select a bachelor’s degree in the USA, you can be confident that your qualification will be recognized worldwide as a characteristic of your skill and ability in the subject you choose to study.

MBA in the USA is one of the most popular courses among international students. According to the US Department of Education, the USA is the world’s largest MBA ecosystem with around 125,000 enrolled students each year. MBA in USA is available in 500+ colleges, and more than 50 Business schools rank globally among top business schools abroad for their MBA programs as per QS Rankings.

A candidate’s US student visa authorizes them to work on-campus up to 20 hours per week when school is in session and full-time during school break days (up to 40 hours per week).

On-campus employment is work that’s done on campus or at an off-campus location affiliated with the university. That could mean working in a university bookstore, cafe, or other establishments where students can help.

International students in the U.S. with valid F1 immigration status are authorized to work off-campus in Optional Practical Training (OPT) status both during and after finishing their degree. All OPT employment requires prior permission from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) and the school’s International Student Office. Candidates can apply for OPT after enrolment for at least nine months, cannot commence work until obtaining an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) from USCIS, and have been enrolled for at least a year. A candidate does not need a job offer to apply for an OPT EAD, and OPT employment can happen anywhere in the U.S.
Curricular Practical Training (CPT) is an off-campus employment option for F1 students when practical training is an essential part of the established curriculum or academic program. CPT employment is an “alternative work/study, internship, cooperative education, or any other type of mandated internship or practicum offered by sponsoring employers through cooperative agreements with the academy.” For qualifying, the work experience must be a condition for your degree or academic credit. And yes, you can get remunerated for CPT employment. Prior authorization by your school’s International Student Office and notification to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) are needed. Regardless of whether you are permitted for full or part-time on CPT, there is no limit to how long you can work. Yet, if you work full-time on CPT for 12 months or more, you are not qualified for OPT.
The average monthly cost of living for international students is around USD 1000 to 3000 apart from the tuition fee. Nevertheless, the cost of living also relies on the lifestyle, area, type of housing, and so on.

Candidates who wish to pursue a Master’s in the US are required to fulfill these primary requirements:

  • The candidate must have 3 to 4 years of a bachelor’s degree in the relevant field with an average GPA of 3.0 or 65 – 70% and above
  • Proof of English-language proficiency tests such as IELTS or TOEFL
  • GRE score that is 290 or above
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Two to three letters of recommendation
  • Research/internships projects (optional)
  • Passport
  • Resume/Curriculum Vitae
  • Transcripts
  • Mark sheets and Pass Certificates
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
  • Letters of Recommendation (LOR)
  • Exam Scorecards – GRE/ GMAT
  • English Language Proficiency Test Scores
  • Statement of Purpose (SOP)
  • Experience Letters (if any)
  • Proof of Funds
  • Research proposal/ Portfolio/ Project Description (for specific courses)

According to the QS Graduate Employability Rankings – 2022, 10 of the top 20 Universities in the world that have the most employability graduates are located in the United States. As an MS graduate from US universities, students will have the opportunity to gain other valuable skills apart from just professional skills. It will open up several work opportunities for you.

There are some factors to keep in mind to achieve a desired job:


Your job prospects after MS in the USA will rely on which MS Specialization you pick. Some streams are better in demand than others and consequently offer more additional opportunities. A student’s profile is the clarifying aspect of job availability. A student possibly lands a suitable job if their comprehensive academic, personal, and professional skills stick out. Internship or project experience can count as an edge to your resume. A solid network with alumni, associations with professors, and connections established during internships can help you find good opportunities.

A student visa (F or M) is needed to study in the United States. Foreign nationals cannot study after entering on a visitor (B) visa or via the Visa Waiver Program (VWP), except to undertake recreational study (non-credit) as part of a tourist visit.

The foremost step is to apply to a SEVP-approved school in the United States. After the SEVP-approved school accepts your enrolment, you will be registered for the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) and must pay the SEVIS I-901 fee. The SEVP-approved school will give you a Form I-20. After receiving the Form I-20 and registering in SEVIS, one may apply at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate for a student (F or M) visa. The candidate must present the Form I-20 to the consular officer when attending the visa interview.

Next, the candidate must file an Online Non-immigrant Visa Application:
1) Complete the online visa application.
2) Print the application form confirmation page to bring to the interview
3) Candidate has to upload their photo while completing the online Form DS-160.
4) Schedule an Interview

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