United States

USA Education System Structure:

• 12 years of primary and secondary education.
• Transition to undergraduate school after high school completion.
• Followed by graduate school, post-graduation, and PhD studies.

• Associate Degree:

  • Awarded after two years of undergraduate study.
  • Offers a shorter duration and cost-saving alternative to a four-year program.

• Bachelor’s Degree:

  • Awarded after four years of successful study.

• Graduate Degree:

  • Offered by Graduate Schools and specialized colleges in various specializations (Arts, Sciences, Engineering, etc.).

• Master’s Degree:

  • Two years duration for Master’s level programs.

• Doctorate:

  • Pursued after completing a Master’s degree.
  • Duration typically ranges from 3 to 6 years based on the research field and university.

• English Language Skills Proof:

  • IELTS and TOEFL scores accepted for admission to any course.

• Graduate Programs Entry:

  • GRE required for admission to graduate programs.

• MBA and Management Programs:

  • GMAT required for admission to MBA and other management programs.

• Bachelor Level Courses:

  • SAT required for admission to bachelor-level courses.

• Law and Medical Schools:

  • LSAT and MCAT commonly required for admission to law and medical schools.

Tuition Cost:

• Private Institutions: Average annual tuition fees range from $15,000 to $25,000.
• State Institutions: Average annual tuition fees range from $10,000 to $20,000.

Cost of Living:

• Estimated living expenses per year: $10,000-$16,000.

• 12 months optional practical training 17 months’ extension for STEM Majors
 
• Authorization to work 20 hours per week (Only on Campus)

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