Types of Expenses | Annual Expenses in USD | |
---|---|---|
Tuition Fees for one-year (Indicative)* | 8000-75000 | |
Living and Accommodation | 45000 | |
Airfare from India to USA | 1000 | |
Visa Fees (Visa & SEVIS) | 535 | |
Total Expenses | 41535 |
In your first year of study in the US, as an international student, you are permitted to work up to 20 hours per week on campus. In later years, you may only seek to work off-campus under CPT or OPT with the appropriate authorization from the International Student Office.
U.S. universities require an English language proficiency test before admission and the test requirements vary depending on the course you apply for. The most common tests are the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), and the Pearson Test of English (PTE).
Undergraduate Level Examinations
SAT: A standardized test to evaluate the written, verbal and mathematical skills of the applicants.
ACT: To test the student's ability in English, Math, Science, Reading and Writing sections.
Graduate-Level Examinations
GRE: A standardized test of verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, and analytical writing for graduate-level study.
GMAT: A standardized test for MBA applicants and for business programs that measures basic verbal, mathematical, analytical writing and integrated reasoning skills.
MCAT: A standardized examination that assesses problem solving, critical thinking, writing skills, and knowledge of science concepts and principles essential for the study of medicine.
LSAT: A standardized test to measure the reading and verbal reasoning skills used by the law schools as an assessment factor for admission.
DAT: A test to measure general academic ability, comprehension of scientific information, and perceptual ability, used for admission to Dental schools.
American universities and colleges offer a range of scholarships, with a deadline for application, to help students fund their studies and stay. The application/procedure must start 8-12 months prior to the preferred intake. The most important criteria is a good academic score. A good chance to get the scholarship also depends on extra curricular activities, volunteering, etc. However, every scholarship has its own criteria, eligibility, and assignments.
The amount of money available and the type of award varies between institutions. Certain research programs may provide up to 100% of the tuition fee besides covering a part of your living expenditures.