subject: Study In Usa - Part 1 [print this page] Are you on a lookout for colleges imparting quality education? If yes, U.S. colleges will definitely solve your purpose. Globally known for their impeccable quality of resources, facilities and faculty, the colleges in the U.S. stringently adhere to the accreditation systems that ensure optimal maintenance of quality standards.
The U.S. education system surpasses other acknowledged institutions by its wide variety of quality institutions, social and academic settings, degree programs, entry requirements, and subjects.
Study in USA is a dream for thousands of students.Every year students from almost every nook and corner of the world make their way to the U.S. to pursue college or higher education. And when it comes to the complexity level of the admission process, the admission process is very challenging for international students. The students willing to get an admission in a U.S. college are required to clear some mandatory tests like the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) depending on the course that a student is opting for. So, you need to be very proficient in English language to make your way to a college in the U.S.
If you are wondering about the key benefits of pursuing a degree from a U.S. college, the U.S. degree proffers an outstanding value for the money invested, being a lucrative investment. The major advantage of studying in the U.S is that you can choose from a wide range of options available within a single body in the subject matters that varies from the extremely scholastic programs like nuclear physics to very creative courses like art and film direction.
Other than this, you can also benefit from a broad range of tuition fees and living costs in addition to financial aids proffered by colleges. More importantly, you can migrate from one institution to the other without much problem. Let"s take a detailed look at the education programs offered by the U.S. universities.
Education Programs
The under graduate education in the U.S. usually includes 4 years of education. The study is considered as 120 credit hours. And you will be entitled to get a Bachelor's degree only when you successfully complete approximately 40 courses in different subjects within the period of 4 years. There are two types of Bachelors' degrees available in the U.S. colleges and universities. They are B.A. (Bachelor of Arts) and B.S. (Bachelor of Science).
As far the post graduate study is concerned, a lot of popular study options are available for students that include aerospace, computer science, finance, media and communication, e-commerce, engineering, fashion, aviation, human resources management , and lots more. Besides, if one is willing to opt for an additional course, there are student advisors who help in deciding the subject that a student should take. Not only this, one can even take the help of registered agencies that evaluate the subjects studied by a student in India with the courses equivalent in America, and then issue a certificate.
And for students willing to gain a Doctoral degree to teach on the University level, the U.S. universities have a number of P.H.D programs. This is the highest degree awarded in the research-oriented scholastic disciplines. It usually requires a student to do a full-time study for 3 to 6 years. Indian students having a Master degree are eligible to apply for a P.H.D. program. The duration of course mainly depends on the student's course, complexity of the research work selected, and obviously his ability.
In fact, the U.S. higher education is well acknowledged for its pinnacle quality, its ease of access, and its vast range of study options that is free from the federal government's intervention. The prerequisite for students to become a part of the U.S. colleges and universities is completion of 12 years, or its equivalent, of primary and secondary education before filing an application for higher education.
The U.S. higher education system lays down the global standards for study, research, and training that merge academic and practical know-how. The professional excellence and global recognition of extremely skilled teachers, academic mentors, and research directors is further complemented by well-equipped laboratory, computer, and library facilities across the length and breadth of the country.
To know more about other relevant requirements for studying in U.S. colleges such as basic entry requirements and the application procedure, read the Second Part (2) of this article.
