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USA is the most sought after destination for Indian students for their higher education overseas. With a versatile and flexible higher education system, USA offers a student a wide range of programs to choose from. Maintaining a balance between theoretical and practical knowledge, the course curriculum is research driven with the latest technology and scientific advancements.
Why study in USA
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Top ranked for standard of education with almost 50% of the world’s top universities located in the US.
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Variety of educational opportunities.
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Flexibility to change majors or include multiple specializations within a program.
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Well defined course curriculum.
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Research based learning.
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Qualifications attained highly regarded.
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Numerous scholarships and fellowships available.
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Well defined support system to help international students.
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Cultural diversity.
Qualifications Available
Associate Degree
Awarded after completing 2 years of undergraduate study.
Bachelor’s Degree
Awarded after completing 4 years of full time study.
Master’s Degree
Awarded after 2 years of full time study. Though some courses are of lesser duration as well.
Intake
August
January
May
(for some courses)
English Language And / Or Tests Requirements
- IELTS / TOEFL required as evidence of English language proficiency. However you can be successfully admitted without these test scores depending on your English abilities and past scores.
- Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) is required for admission in to bachelor level courses. However, institutes do accept students from India without a SAT score as well.
- Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is required for admission to a Graduate Programs.
- Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) is required for admission to MBA and other management programs.
There are a limited few colleges / universities that do offer admission without GRE and GMAT
Cost Of Education
Average tuition fees per year is as follows
For private institutions
$15,000 to $25,000
For state institutions
$10,000 to $20,000
Various US institutes offer financial aid to eligible and competent students that can go up to 100% tuition fee waiver.
Fees are approximate values and may vary from university to university, year to year
Cost Of Living
Estimated living expenses
$10000 to $12000 per year
i.e. around $700 to $1000 per month.
Figures are approximate values and may vary as per location and type of selected accommodation
Dependents
If you are a spouse and/or minor child of a student in the US, you qualify as a dependent. Children over the age of 21 are not eligible as dependents.
Right To Work
- 20 hours per week as part-time on campus employment
- Optional Practical training (OPT) for 1 year on completion of the academic program
The USA Student visa process
F1 or M1 and/or dependent visa F2 or M2 begins post issuance of I-20. The visa process involves
- Completing the online DS160 form.
- Creating profile.
- Payment of applicable visa fee.
- Scheduling the visa biometric and interview appointments.
- Collating all relevant documents including all financial related documents.
- Appearing for the visa interview.
Countless hours go into the entire admission process of selecting a country, institute, course, application procedures and formalities etc. However, all this effort is pointless, if you are not successful in getting a student visa.
Why Choose Us
- 14+ years of work experience with the British High Commission, Visa Department.
- 15+ years of excellence in consultancy services
- 23,000+ Satisfied Customer
- 2500+ Successful Student Visas
- Detailed financial assessment for case profile
- Superior knowledge and understanding of visa rules and regulations
- Customized Interview Preparation
- Client focused personal & dedicated approach
- Honest, Impartial & Quality Advice
The outcome of your visa is entirely dependent on this visa interview. Your personal CONFIDENCE, CLARITY and CONVICTION in your delivery is important to make a positive impression on the visa officer and to be successful at the visa interview.
It is not What You Say but HOW YOU SAY it!
I-20 is sent to you by the university/college you have been accepted at. You need this form to apply for the student visa. It certifies that:
- You are a bona fide student.
- You meet the institute’s admission requirements.
- You are enrolled for a full-time course of study.
- Course fee including any scholarships being offered to you.
- You have demonstrated satisfactory evidence that you have sufficient funds to study and live in the US without recourse to public funds.
The terms ‘college’ and ‘university’ are interchangeable. However, a college offers only undergraduate degrees whilst a university offers graduate degrees as well.
Scholarships are financial grants are offered to students from India on the basis of their past educational scores and merit. Scholarships are highly competitive and vary from institute to institute. As part of our service, VCS will assist you with all possibilities of securing a scholarship.
Yes, there are various universities that accept 15 years of completed education from India for their Master’s programs.
U.S. immigration law requires that all international students on F-1 student visas are enrolled for a full-time course of study.
SEVIS - Student and Exchange Visitor Information System.
For complete details please refer to https://www.ice.gov/sevis
Two years.
Requirements for a loan vary from bank to bank subject to their own terms and conditions, your credit scores, collateral etc. You would need to enquire at your bank branch for further information.
Yes, you can work:
20 hours per week, as part-time on campus employment.
Optional Practical training (OPT) for 1 year on completion of the academic program.
VCS would help facilitate the entire admission application and visa process for you. From initial counseling in choosing the right study options, institute, college application process, possibilities of scholarship, procuring I-20 to the entire visa filing process including thorough interview preparation.
A F1 visa is for student enrolled for any academic or language course. A M1 visa is for a student enrolled in non-academic or vocational courses (Eg: flight training).
F1 visa entitles you to enter the US and study a full time course at a college or university. A J1 visa is for an exchange student for temporary stay in the US.
If you are a spouse and/or minor child of a student in the US, you qualify as a dependent. Children over the age of 21 are not eligible as dependents.
Yes, they can apply at the same time or anytime later as well.
An Indian passport holder must apply for a F1 visa from India or their current country of residence if they wish to study in the US.
120 days prior to start date as mentioned on your I-20.
You can travel one month before start of course.
A student from India can opt for on-campus residence facility or look for an off-campus accommodation. Most universities in the US offer dormitories, sororities etc. for international students. You need to apply for it separately and well ahead of time to ensure availability.
You can also opt for an off-campus accommodation where you can share apartments with other students or put up in a homestay.
To be eligible, you must be:
- A full time student for at least one full academic year prior to OTP application.
- Have a valid F1 visa at the time of application.
- Intend to seek training / employment in a position directly related to the completed field of study.
Should you wish to reapply for your F1 - student visa, VCS would offer you consultation services at no extra costs. (T&C apply)
