Study in the USA

United States has been of the evergreen destinations for international students. Nepalese students have been travelling to the USA to study undergraduate graduate and research programs.

Various scholarships abundant Nepalese community wide range of courses and thousands of institutions to choose from make the USA a truly diverse destination. There are practical training opportunities in the form of Curricular Practical Training (CPT) and Optional Practical Training (OPT) as part of studies greatly enhance the student experience.

The presence of world’s biggest tech companies in the USA word’s biggest economy and largest number of international students make the country number of study destination.

This page will cover the details and simplified process of applying to study in the USA for student from Nepal.

Reasons for Studying in the USA

Along with ranking of world’s top universities scholarships multicultural environment personal and professional growth several reasons contribute to the popularity of USA as destination for international students. Some factors including these are important:

Liberal Arts Education: Colleges and universities in the USA mostly at undergraduate levels provide broad range of courses both within the majors and outside the major coursework to encourage shaping well-rounded individual. Critical thinking effective communication problem solving skills are developed by such education systems.

Wide range of Courses: American universities and colleges offer an incredible selection of courses and majors enabling the student’s freedom to explore and find any kind of courses. Whether it is any subjects in arts sciences business technology management finance or engineering—there are thousands of disciplines one can choose to study and make their dream come true.

Innovation is the key: Whether it is about latest technological trends or global phenomena United States is at the heart of innovation. New courses such as Business analytics Data Science Artificial Intelligence Global Economics International relations and diplomacy are made available as soon as the demand from the industry is observed. The teaching as well as learning methodologies also encompass digital technologies innovative tools and methods which are best known to succeed. Students can take benefit from this innovative approach to education.

Individual Attention: At the heart of education system in the USA individual growth is topmost priority. There are range of extensive support services and students are able to receive tailored experiences to match their individual learning requirements.

Multiculturism: USA is the land of migrants and it is mix of world population living the American dream. American population has diverse mix of Nepalese Indian Chinese Vietnamese Congolese people of multiple ethnic and cultural backgrounds. It is truly global world where global visions can be setup and embarked on global missions. This crosscultural knowledge and experience becomes valuable assets to personal and professional live later in the future.

State of the Art Technologies and Resources: US universities and colleges received ample of funding and support from the government and research agencies which promote innovation and development of latest technologies. Universities are equipped with libraries laboratories research facilities and competent faculties where student can gain world-class cutting edge innovation ideas and perform research.

Life changing Education: Education in the US is not only getting a degree but submerging in life-changing experience. Study everyday learning strolling around the university time spent with colleagues from around the world practical experience from CPT and OPT and life full of learning to grow interpersonal skills. One can achieve higher communicative adaptive and efficient skills to function life as a successful human being.

Key Facts to Study in USA

What are the benefits of studying in the USA?

Along with world-class universities and top class education, students benefit from varieties of aspects offered by the country’s advanced position in the world economy. Students can build networking with professionals while studying as the universities and colleges often have on-campus hiring events. Research facilities usually train and produce highly qualified innovative human resources valuable to the world market. Whether the student chooses to stay further in the USA, settle in other countries or return back to Nepal, they will have hands full of knowledge, experience and life-upgrading expertise. Often critical thinking and out-of-the box approach produces world leaders and entrepreneurs who can impact not just one life but thousands of lives in positive way.

As such students usually can enjoy these while studying in the USA:

• A valuable educational experience
• Worldwide recognized qualifications
• Multicultural exposure and opportunity to grow
• Access to state-of-the art facilities, research and innovation centers
• Range of networking at professional and academic levels
• Higher Graduate employability and graduate satisfaction
• Adaptive and Flexible Education system
• Research and Development Experience
• Access to Funding and Opportunities

Some of the Popular Courses for Nepalese Students

Undergraduate (Associate degree and Bachelors), Graduate (Masters), and Research programs are some levels of educational endeavors Nepalese students seek to pursue in the USA. The courses are now shifting from traditional majors like Business and Science to new technologies and innovative subjects. Still, some of the subjects below remain popular among Nepalese Students:

Some of the Top Universities for Nepalese

There are thousands of institutions which are accredited education providers in the USA. While many Nepalese also manage to study in Ivy League Schools and other higher-ranked universities, the majority of the students are able to get admission to top-ranked universities and also secure funding and scholarships. Some popular universities and their courses we have encountered our students pursuing in the USA are:

USA Application Checklist for Nepalese Students

It is also important to be prepared for application to maximize the chances of admission to the Universities. In order to study in the USA, there are various documentation requirements. Some important documents include these items:

• Academic Documents from 10th to 12th and Bachelors
• Recommendation letter (from College/University – Principal / Class teacher / Sub teacher and Work Recommendation Letter if employed)
• Passport Copy
• English Proficiency Report (TOEFL/IELTS/PTE/DUOLINGO)
• Additional Test like SAT / ACT / GRE if any
• Personal Essay or Statement of Purpose (Depends on Universities)
• Application Fees
• Bank Balance Certificate as per cost of attendance requirements
• Sponsorship Letter or Affidavit of Support

Intakes Availability in the USA

Most of the universities in the USA have two main intakes: Fall and Spring. In addition, some universities also have summer intake as well as admissions on a bimonthly (every two months) basis. Some major intakes are:

• Fall Intake: Usually Fall intake in the USA is the intake beginning in August or September. The majority of the university programs are available in Fall intake and it is the most popular intake for domestic and international students to study in various universities in the US. As some courses are only offered in Fall intake, if the deadline for admission is missed, students must wait for a whole year to get admission next year.
• Spring Intake: Spring intake is another major intake for admission in the universities and colleges in the USA. While it is the second most popular intake, there are a limited number of courses and offerings. The course works are flexible and it is an opportunity to begin studies without having to wait longer until next fall. Typically, Spring Intake starts in the month of January or February in some places.
• Summer Intake: Some universities also provide another popular intake in between Spring and Fall intake which is summer intake. This is usually in the month of April, May, or June (varies by university), and there is a chance of starting studies without wasting valuable months until Fall intake has approached. There are only a limited number of courses offered during these intakes.
• Other intakes: Depending on university and course offerings, some mid-intakes such as October and November are also available in some universities. These are only available with a handful of institutions and courses.

Usually, it is advisable to apply early as soon as possible; however, there are also some deadlines in the majority of the cases.

It is important to keep track of individual university deadlines while applying and preparing for US embassy appointments. Nowadays, a lot of factors cause delays and it is usually recommended to begin early.

Cost of Attendance in the USA

USA is an expensive country compared to Nepal. Adequate planning should be carried out before choosing the type of institution and appropriate scholarships must be secured along with family funding. The table gives some breakdown of approximate tuition, living, and other expenses incurred for studying in the USA.

Scholarship Opportunities for Nepalese Students in the USA

USA has been known to house varieties of scholarship opportunities for international students. There are fully funded scholarships for students with merits to partial scholarships which can greatly assist the student in sustaining themselves while studying in the United States without having to work. Applying for scholarships is a lengthy process and students are encouraged to start early to secure better scholarships, and it is usually recommended to apply to more positions to secure the chance of being successful.

Some popular scholarships and their description is provided in this table.

Students are encouraged to check various university pages, get help from our counselors, and also leverage resources provided by USEF Nepal and the US Embassy in Nepal to learn more about scholarships. Our counselors can facilitate and coordinate with schools and universities to provide deserving students with the highest value scholarships.

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After Study Opportunities in the USA for Nepalese Students

USA is known to provide life-changing opportunities for international students. There are ample opportunities for graduates who can either go on to secure employment with the US organizations or those who need some skills development training can opt to these opportunities available for international students.

• Optional Practical Training (OPT): After graduating from the US Universities and colleges, students are eligible to apply to OPT for up to 12 months. Students can apply this to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). In addition to the 12 months, students graduating with degrees in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics called STEM degrees may be eligible for a 24-month extension of this OPT, hence the possibility of getting this opportunity for up to 3 years post-study.
• Curricular Practical Training (CPT): Students who are studying in the USA can utilize CPT to gain valuable practical experience with paid or unpaid jobs through internships or co-op through the Curricular Practical Training (CPT) program. Students must obtain authorization from the designated school official to start their CPT where students can either engage in practical employment on a full-time or part-time basis.
• H-1B Visa: USA employers can seek qualified international professionals to work in their companies under an H1-B visa. Graduates must fulfill certain requirements to be eligible for this type of visa.
• Employer Sponsorship: When graduates land upon a job offered by a US employer, they can opt for the employer sponsorship route towards getting employment in the USA. It is difficult to get such employment with education from a foreign country whereas studying in the US will provide the required networking, professional grooming, and preparation for such employment opportunities post their studies in the US.
• Entrepreneurships: Graduates who have ideas and prospects can start their businesses in the USA. There are specific types of visas such as Optional Practical Training for Entrepreneurs (OPT-E) and the Startup Visa programs which the graduates can utilize to set up their venture and explore the real business world in the USA.

Hence it is the value of US education that allows the job market to become available with various opportunities for aspiring graduates. Post-Covid development of remote work and opportunities to work in any part of the world from any part of the world has increased rapidly. The job market in the US is also filled with lucrative offerings which are different for various occupations. Some of the current job market salary breakdowns are:

Our team of expert counselors/advisors can assess each profile holistically and suggest appropriate courses, universities, and career pathway options tailored to unique personal requirements.

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