Education in the United States follows a pattern similar to that in many systems. Early childhood education is followed by primary school (called elementary school in the United States), middle school, secondary school (called high school in the United States), and then post-secondary (tertiary) education. Post-secondary education includes non-degree programs that lead to certificates and diplomas plus six degree levels: associate, bachelor, first professional, master, advanced intermediate, and research doctorate.

• 🔹 Bachelor: The bachelor’s degree is the most common first degree in U.S. higher education and is the degree that gives access to advanced studies.  Normally Bachelor degree takes 4 academic years
• 🔹 Masters: The master’s degree is the first graduate-level qualification, or second cycle degree, in the U.S. higher education system. Master’s degrees generally take two years to complete, but the time period may be shorter or longer depending on how the degree program is structured
• 🔹 Research Doctorate Degree: The research doctorate, or the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and its equivalent titles, represents the highest academic qualification in the U.S. education system. While the structure of U.S. doctoral programs is more formal and complex than in some other systems, it is important to note that the research doctorate is not awarded for the preliminary advanced study that leads to doctoral candidacy, but rather for successfully completing and defending the independent research presented in the form of the doctoral dissertation (thesis).

• 🔹Accounting
• 🔹Biology
• 🔹Chemical Engineering
• 🔹Civil Engineering
• 🔹Computer Programming
• 🔹Computer Science
• 🔹Electrical Engineering
• 🔹Environmental Science
• 🔹Film
• 🔹Fine Art
• 🔹Geography
• 🔹Hospitality
• 🔹Hotel Management
• 🔹International Business
• 🔹Investment
• 🔹Journalism
• 🔹Law
• 🔹Leadership
• 🔹MBA
• 🔹Marketing
• 🔹Mechanical Engineering
• 🔹Medical Science
• 🔹Psychology
• 🔹Public Health

Bachelor

• 🔹Successful completion of the international equivalent of US/Canadian secondary education (Year 12)
• 🔹Diploma or acceptable certification of graduation from High School in your home country
• 🔹English language ability between TOEFL iBT 68 and 80 for direct entry (no official TOEFL score needed for some programs) – see English language requirements

Masters:

• 🔹International equivalent of a North American four-year Bachelor’s degree program from an accredited university
• 🔹If you have a three-year Bachelor’s degree or diploma, you can complete a qualifying Pre-Master’s program first
• 🔹Official transcripts for all colleges/universities attended
• 🔹English language ability between TOEFL iBT 79 and 95 for direct entry (an official TOEFL score may not be required for ESL and Pre-Master’s programs)

Other requirements:

• 🔹Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) or the American College Testing (ACT) Assessment. GRE or GMAT.

Acceptable English language:

• 🔹Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)  iBT
• 🔹International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
• 🔹Pearson Test of English (PTE)
• 🔹Duolingo English Test (DET)*

One of the major factors that determine a country for higher education is the cost. The studying cost in the US and the living cost in the US are major factors that determine whether the United States of America (USA) is a feasible destination for higher studies. The tuition fee for the USA varies according to the different universities, courses, and cities within a country.

🔹 The tuition fee range from US$. 10,000 and above per year. However, USA universities provide different scholarships and other financial assistance.

🔹 On average, a student spends approximately $10,000–$12,000 per year on living expenses. But this amount entirely depends on the location where a student inhabits. If a student decides to reside in a metropolitan city, he would be spending more than a student who opts for a hostel or suburban accommodation.

🔹 The living expenses generally include accommodation costs, room, and boarding, food, travel, textbooks, weather-appropriate clothing, and entertainment expenses as well. Other expenses that are taken into consideration under living expenses include, travel expenses between India and the country of choice during vacation time; large purchases, such as PC, furniture, or even a rental car; medical expenses not covered by health insurance

To apply for an F or M visa, you must submit only the following:

• 🔹A Non immigrant Visa Electronic Application (DS-160) Form. Visit the DS-160 web page for more information about the DS-160.
• 🔹A passport valid for travel to the United States with a validity date at least six months beyond your intended period of stay in the United States (unless country-specific agreements provide exemptions). If more than one person is included in your passport, each person desiring a visa must submit an application.
• 🔹One (1) 2″x2″ (5cmx5cm) photograph taken within the last six months. This web page has information about the required photo format.
• 🔹A receipt showing payment of your US$160 non-refundable non immigrant visa application processing fee paid in local currency.
• 🔹Starting July 1, 2019, there is no visa reciprocity fee for student and exchange visitor visas of Nepali nationals. This web page has more information about paying this fee. If a visa is issued, there may be an additional visa issuance reciprocity fee, depending on your nationality.
• 🔹Educational transcripts.
• 🔹An approved Form I-20 from your U.S. school or program