Through an exchange agreement between India and the United States to administer Fulbright fellowships fostering exchange between Indian and American scholars, United States India Educational Foundation (USIEF) was established in 1950. Further, USIEF serves as a source of information on higher education in the United States.
Nearly, 1,03,260 students from India study in US as per statistics.
Advantages of studying in the United States:
Some important facts about higher education in the United States:
Accreditation:
It is a concept in the U.S. by which universities should qualify to meet certain quality standards. There are two types of accreditation- institutional and professional accreditation. For more information on accreditation log on to: www.chea.org
Academic calendar:
Standardized tests:
Financial assistance:
Scholarships - based on merit Assistantships- Teaching, Research and Administrative Assistantships
Application package:
An application package consists of an application form for admission, application fee, academic transcripts, standardized test scores, letters of recommendation, statement of purpose and financial documents.
Timeline in the application process:
It is good to start the process atleast a year and a half before applying to universities in the United States.
Some useful websites:
University search:
To get more information on financial assistance lon on to: www.finaid.org
Details concerning student visas can be found in http://chennai.usconsulate.gov
Educational counseling services provided by USIEF:
The following sessions are open to public.
USIEF Contact information:
United States-India Educatioanal Foundation
American Consulate Building, Mount Road
Chennai - 600 006
TEL: 28574075/28574131 EMAIL: usiefchennai@usief.org.in
Website: www.usief.org.in