United States
The United States of America, commonly known as the United States or America, is a country primarily located in North America. It consists of 50 states, a federal district, five major unincorporated territories, 326 Indian reservations, and some minor possessions. At 3.8 million square miles, it is the world's third- or fourth-largest country by total area.
- Full Name: United States of America
- Population: (2010) 308,745,538
- Capital: Washington DC
- Largest city: New York
- Currency: US dollar
- Area: 3,796,742 SQ MI
- Major Language: English
- Major Religion: Christianity
- Life Style & Culture: American
Why Choose United States
- Top-notch universities like MIT, Stanford, and Harvard.
- Flexible course structure – switch majors, select electives.
- Availability of cutting-edge research facilities and industry networks.
- The vibrant campus culture and diversity.
- Good post-study employment prospects through STEM and OPT.
- World's leading companies have their Headquarters there, such as Apple, Meta, Google, Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan, Amazon, Netflix, Pfizer, etc.
- Job Opportunities & Internships at Global Giants such as: Microsoft, Amazon, Tesla, Netflix.
- Innovation and Entrepreneurship Centre; USA = Global startup and innovation hub (Silicon Valley, Boston, Austin).
Top Ranking Universities
|
QS Rank |
University |
Location |
|
1 |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) |
Cambridge, MA |
|
4 |
Harvard University |
Cambridge, MA |
|
6 |
Stanford University |
Stanford, CA |
|
10 |
California Institute of Technology (Caltech) |
Pasadena, CA |
|
11 |
University of Pennsylvania |
Philadelphia, PA |
|
12 |
University of California, Berkeley (UCB) |
Berkeley, CA |
|
16 |
Cornell University |
|
|
21 |
University of Chicago |
Chicago, IL |
|
22 |
Princeton University |
Princeton, NJ |
|
23 |
Yale University |
New Haven, CT |
Cost of Living
Living expenses in the U.S. average roughly $1,500 per month or $18,000 per annum.
|
Expenses |
Average Yearly / Monthly Cost |
|
Accommodation |
$9,800 - $11,100 per year |
|
Food |
On campus: $250 per month Off-campus: $400 - $600 per month |
|
Health Insurance |
$700 - $1,100 per year |
|
Travel |
$300 - $700 per year |
|
Books and Study Material |
$900 - $2,000 per year |
|
Miscellaneous |
$250 - $300 per month |
Tuition Fee:
Approx. $15000 to $55000 (Indicative)
Scholarships
- Fulbright-Nehru Scholarship
- Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation
- Tata Scholarships for Cornell
- University-specific scholarships
Intakes
- Fall Intake: August–September (primary intake)
- Spring Intake: January
- Summer Intake: May–June (limited programs)
FAQs
Yes, the majority of universities demand SAT or ACT for undergraduates and GRE or GMAT for graduates. Moreover, TOEFL or IELTS is necessary for non-native English speakers.
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