Embassy of the United States Tokyo, Japan

The doors of U.S. educational institutions are open to all qualified students from around the world. The United States is proud of an educational system that attracts students and scholars from across the globe.

What is Study in the USA?

STUDY IN THE USA is a web resource maintained by the U.S. Embassy Tokyo's Information Resource Center. It provides extensive information for international students interested in pursuing undergraduate, graduate, or specialized study in the United States. You will find explanations of the different programs and links to additional information produced by the U.S. government and others. Please click on a topic below that is of most interest to you.

If you want to study in the United States:

Undergraduate Studies (PDF - 3.17MB)
Graduate Studies (PDF - 890kb))
Short-term Studies (PDF - 1.03MB)
Getting ready to Go (PDF - 1.03MB)

Going to the United States:

Finding a School
Getting a visa
Financial Assistance Programs
Grant Making Foundations

Important Information:

Frequently Asked Questions
Useful Links for Prospective Students
Overview of Educational System

Publications Available in Japanese:

See You in the USA
English
Japanese

Colleges and University Education in the United States
English
Japanese

USA Education in Brief
English
Japanese

Education in the United States: A Brief Overview
Japanese

Snapshot USA
English
Japanese

Video: "College of Opportunity" (1 min. 57 sec.)