This step-by-step guide on how to study in the USA helps you research American universities, decide where to apply, and understand the application, acceptance, and arrival processes.

When you decide to study in the United States, you are making an incredible decision for your future and will be joining more than one million international students in the USA. There are many reasons to study in America, including career support and cultural diversity.

As an international student, your journey to the US will begin with selecting the university where you want to study and the academic program you want to pursue. An associate’s degree from a US university typically takes two years to complete. A bachelor’s degree usually requires four to five years of study in the USA, though this may vary depending on the university you choose. If you want to continue your studies after getting a bachelor’s degree, you can consider graduate school.

The options for graduate or postgraduate programs are a master’s degree (two years of study) and a doctorate or PhD (four or more years). Graduate master’s and doctorate programs are focused on a specific academic subject, while associate’s and bachelor’s degrees are typically more general.

The options for graduate or postgraduate programs are a master’s degree (two years of study) and a doctorate or PhD (four or more years). Graduate master’s and doctorate programs are focused on a specific academic subject, while associate’s and bachelor’s degrees are typically more general.

Exploratory Counselling Session
Book a complimentary Counselling session with one of our Campus America team members. We need to check your eligibility and readiness. Including your goals and motivations and what stage of your career you are in right now.

On-Boarding Session
Once you decide to pursue further studies in America. We need you to schedule an onboarding session. This time, we will discuss in detail the options and possible scenarios. The hurdles and challenges you might face during the application.

Admission and Registration
After the onboarding session, this is the time for you to register for your chosen program. We will find suitable institutions that match your eligibility, preference, course, career progression, potential success outcome and budget.

School Admission
Once registered, we will then wait for the successful admission to our chosen institutions. Normally we apply in 2-3 USA institutions. You can then decide once we receive an offer of a place from the institution.

Payment and Funding
Based on your chosen institution. They ask for a tuition fee down payment in return for an I-20, which is a vital requirement upon applying for the visa.

Visa Application
Once everything is in place, we will then schedule a visa application.

Final Preparation
Upon visa approval, we will then start preparing your path in America. Primary necessities such as accommodation, flight details, schedules and final preparations before you depart for America.

Pre-departure and Send-off
Once all is set, our Campus America team will schedule you for a Pre-departure session and Airport Send off.