United States (US)

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United States (US)

The US higher education system features a mix of public and private institutions. It is characterized by a decentralized governance structure with significant autonomy granted to individual universities. The US encourages research and innovation, with many universities engaging in extensive global collaborations.

  • Top Universities & Rankings: According to QS World University Rankings 2024:
    • Harvard University (#3)
    • MIT (#1)
    • Stanford University (#2)
    • UC Berkeley (#4)
  • Standards and Quality: The US emphasizes accreditation through regional and national agencies ensuring academic standards.
  • Standard of Living: Generally high, with healthcare, infrastructure, and cultural amenities, though costs can be significant for tuition and living expenses.

Why study in the US?

Flexible academic system with options to explore various disciplines

Generous funding and scholarship opportunities

Home to many of the world’s top-ranked universities

Strong focus on research, innovation, and practical experience

Dynamic campus life and state-of-the-art facilities

Pathway to work and stay with OPT and H-1B visa programs

Scholarships - US

  • Fulbright Foreign Student Program – Fully funded scholarships for graduate study and research
  • MPOWER Financing Scholarships – Awards for international students studying in the US and Canada
  • University-specific scholarships – Merit-based scholarships for international students
  • Bold.org Scholarships – Various scholarships available for international students across disciplines

Top 10 Universities in the United States

  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology
  • Harvard University
  • Stanford University
  • University of California, Berkeley
  • California Institute of Technology
  • University of Chicago
  • Princeton University
  • Yale University
  • Columbia University
  • University of Pennsylvania

As per QS rankings - 2025

International Students Networking

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Universities

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University of Cyprus (UCY)Nicosia
Cyprus University of Technology (CUT)Limassol
European University Cyprus (EUC)Nicosia
University of Nicosia (UNIC)Nicosia
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