Usa- Top 5 Colleges, Education System, Accommodation Charges, Required Fund, Specialization Courses

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USA has some of the best known Universities in the world and a large number of international students are seeking education in its Universities and other educational institutes. USA is one of the most opted places to study by the Indian students and it is seen in the last couple of years there has been a rapid increase in the number of Indian students applying for the US universities. It is needless to say US offers an excellent environment to study and after completion of the studies you would find dozens of lucrative job opportunities.

Some of the prestigious universities in US are given below

Harvard University
Yale University
Princeton University
Stanford University
Columbia University

The above universities are recognized world-wide for its hi-tech and premium quality of education. To apply in these universities it is advisable to visit their websites for details.

The education system in USA is quite different from India and UK. Unlike India and UK, where graduate degree consists of three years, USA has four years of graduation program. Though some accelerated programs ...
... are completed in three years, professional degrees require five years. For master programs in US, the candidate must have four years degree in graduation. If you are graduated from India in arts or commerce, it is mandatory to complete an additional year of degree to become eligible for master degree in USA. The highest degree usually takes 3 to 6 years of full time studies and it is awarded in research- oriented academic disciplines. You can apply for PhD if you have a master degree. The education system in the USA is divided into two categories- Public which is supported by Government/ state and private which is an independent. The education fees in Public Universities are lesser than Private Universities.

The USA has the highest number of educational institutions in the world, it has more than 3800 colleges and universities imparting degree program.

The roughly monthly accommodation charges in US would be around $1000. However, some people also manage at $700 to $1000 monthly. It largely depends upon the type of location you choose and your lifestyle. On the basic of your monthly accommodation, you would require around $10000 or so yearly to survive in US, it includes your accommodation and daily expenses.

As far as specialized courses in the US are concerned, it not only offers plentiful courses in various streams but also gives you flexibility. You are flexible to move from one institute to another. For instance, you complete first two years at one institute then for the rest of the studies you could migrate to its community college. Some of the important specialized courses in US are given below

Area Studies
Arts Management
Bio chemistry
Biology Education
Business Marketing
Business Statistics
Computer Engineering
Emergency Medical Technology
Geology
International Studies
Journalism
Mechanical Engineering
Management Information Systems
Zoology

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