Graduate Study
Hundreds of thousands of students from other countries annually come to the United States to study. Most have a rewarding academic and personal experience and return to their home country, well prepared to begin or resume a career. For a few, the experience may be disappointing. The difference lies in planning, and knowing the facts well in advance.
Many foreign students considering an educational experience in the United States fail to get information and advice based on their individual needs and abilities, as well as the differences in American colleges and universities. As a result, they may enter an educational institution in the United States with expectations that cannot be fulfilled. To find if study in the United States will be the best alternative for you, you need information about study options available in your field in the United States and for employment after you return.
The following pages provide a step-by-step guide to preparing for graduate study in the United States.