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Strong in technology, engineering, business. Safety safe (20/100).
United States pairs internationally ranked universities (best QS #1) — living costs run about €1200–€3000 a month. Programmes are strongest in technology, engineering, business. Graduates get a post-study work window of around 12 months. Acceptance sits near 50%, and student-visa processing is slow at roughly 60 days. Scholarship routes exist for eligible students.
Top-ranked universities
Key facts · United States
Monthly cost
€1200–3000
Acceptance rate
50%
Visa processing
~60d
Work visa
12 mo
QS rank (best)
#1
Scholarships
Yes
Degree tuition
~€50,000/yr
Degree tuition: ~€50,000/yr (median) — range €20,000–€52,000/yr across 32 degree programmes in the Meridian dataset. International-student fees and specific programmes can differ; confirm on the university's official page.
Official languages: en · sources: same currency (USD), UK FCDO Travel Advice (GOV.UK), U.S. Department of State. · How we calculate this
Figures are indicative estimates from the Meridian dataset — not official guidance. Always confirm current requirements on the official source before you decide.
Cost of living · United States
Rent
€1,100
Food
€400
Transport
€120
Other
€380
Monthly total
€2,000
Indicative monthly cost of living for a moderate lifestyle, ranging about €1,240–€2,900/mo from economic to comfortable — modeled estimates from the Meridian dataset; confirm current local prices before you budget.
Programs in United States
University degrees (409)
- Abilene Christian UniversityAbilene Christian University (ACU) is a private Christian research university in Abilene, Texas, United States. It is classified by the Carnegie Foundation as an R2 institution. It was founded in 1906 as Childers Classical Institute. It is affiliated with Churches of Christ.
- Agnes Scott CollegeAgnes Scott College is a private women's liberal arts college in Decatur, Georgia. The college enrolls approximately 1,000 undergraduate and graduate students. The college is affiliated with the Presbyterian Church and is considered one of the Seven Sisters of the South. It also offers co-educational graduate programs.
- Aiken Technical CollegeAiken Technical College (ATC) is a public community college in Graniteville, South Carolina. It is part of the South Carolina Technical College System. More than 3,400 students enroll in credit courses annually and 10,000 people enroll in non-credit courses and programs.
- Air Force Institute of TechnologyThe Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) is a postgraduate institution and provider of professional and continuing education for the United States Armed Forces. It was founded in 1919 and is located at the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, near Dayton, Ohio. AFIT is part of the United States Air Force's Air University and has been granting degrees since 1956. Its primary purpose is to provide specialized education to select officer and enlisted U.S. military personnel and civilian employees.
- Alabama A&M UniversityAlabama Agricultural and Mechanical University is a public historically black land-grant university in Normal, Alabama, United States, a part of Huntsville. Founded in 1875 as a state-run "normal school", it took its present name in 1969. AAMU is a member-school of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. The Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University Historic District, also known as Normal Hill College Historic District, has 28 buildings and four structures listed in the United States National Register of Historic Places. Alabama A&M's athletic teams, known as the Bulldogs, compete in NCAA Division I as members of the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC).
- Alabama State UniversityAlabama State University is a public historically Black university (HBCU) in Montgomery, Alabama, United States. Founded in 1867 during the Reconstruction era, it was one of about 180 "normal schools" established by state governments in the 19th century to train teachers for the rapidly growing public common schools. It was one of 23 established to train African-Americans to teach in segregated schools. ASU is a member-school of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund.
Summer schools (64)
- Brown University Pre-CollegeBrown University Pre-College is a summer English language programme in Providence, offering intensive courses, cultural activities, and optional excursions for international students.
- Columbia University SummerColumbia University Summer is a summer English language programme in New York, offering intensive courses, cultural activities, and optional excursions for international students.
- Concordia Language VillagesConcordia Language Villages (CLV), previously the International Language Villages, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Moorhead, Minnesota which operates a language and cultural immersion program, sponsored by the Concordia College. Languages are taught in summer camps, called "villages".
- Digital Media AcademyDigital Media Academy is a summer English language programme in Multiple, offering intensive courses, cultural activities, and optional excursions for international students.
- EF Summer Camp Los AngelesEF Summer Camp Los Angeles is a summer English language programme in Los Angeles, offering intensive courses, cultural activities, and optional excursions for international students.
- EF Summer Camp New YorkEF Summer Camp New York is a summer English language programme in New York, offering intensive courses, cultural activities, and optional excursions for international students.
Boarding schools (22)
- Applewild School
- Choate Rosemary HallChoate Rosemary Hall is a private, co-educational, college-preparatory boarding school in Wallingford, Connecticut, United States. Founded in 1890, it took its present name and began a co-educational system with the 1978 merger of The Choate School for boys and Rosemary Hall for girls.
- Deerfield AcademyDeerfield Academy is an independent college-preparatory boarding and day school in Deerfield, Massachusetts. Chartered in 1797 and opening to students in 1799, it is one of the oldest secondary schools in the United States.
- Groton SchoolGroton School is a private, college-preparatory, day and boarding school located in Groton, Massachusetts, United States. It is affiliated with the Episcopal tradition.
- Hillside School
- Hotchkiss SchoolThe Hotchkiss School is a private college-preparatory day and boarding school in Lakeville, Connecticut. It educates approximately 600 students in grades 9–12, plus postgraduates.
Foundation & pathway programs (4)
- George Mason University INTO International Year OneGeorge Mason University INTO International Year One is a foundation pathway option in Fairfax, United States, with an official programme page available for students preparing for further academic study.
- Oregon State University INTO International Year OneOregon State University INTO International Year One is a foundation pathway option in Corvallis, United States, with an official programme page available for students preparing for further academic study.
- University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
- Washington State University Undergraduate Foundation ProgramOfficial Washington State University Undergraduate Foundation Program for international students, offering 1-2 semesters of credit-bearing English language and degree coursework to support first-year progression at WSU.
Language schools (41)
- Berlitz Language Center Los AngelesBerlitz in Los Angeles offers immersive language programmes using the proprietary Berlitz Method, covering business English, exam preparation, and general language courses.
- Berlitz Language Center New YorkBerlitz in New York offers immersive language programmes using the proprietary Berlitz Method, covering business English, exam preparation, and general language courses.
- Berlitz US Kids and Teens Language ClassesBerlitz US offers language classes for kids and teens with private and group options and age-specific learning plans.
- Columbia University American Language ProgramColumbia University American Language Program is a CEA accredited English language school in New York, offering general English, IELTS, TOEFL, and exam preparation programmes for international students.
- EC English BostonEC English is an international language school group with campuses in Boston and major cities worldwide, offering general English, exam preparation (IELTS, Cambridge), and academic English programmes.
- EC English Los AngelesEC English is an international language school group with campuses in Los Angeles and major cities worldwide, offering general English, exam preparation (IELTS, Cambridge), and academic English programmes.
Exchange programs (8)
- AFS Exchange — United StatesAFS Intercultural Programs high school exchange in United States. Students live with a host family and attend a local school for an academic year or semester.
- Rotary Youth Exchange — United StatesRotary Youth Exchange long-term program in United States. Subsidized by local Rotary clubs — students live with multiple host families during their exchange year.
- YFU Exchange — United StatesYFU (Youth For Understanding) high school exchange in United States. Immersive cultural experience with host family placement and local school enrollment.
- AFS-USAAFS-USA is an exchange-oriented study option linked to New York, United States, with an official programme page available for students exploring temporary academic mobility opportunities.
- UC Berkeley International Study ProgramUC Berkeley International Study Program is an exchange-oriented study option linked to Berkeley, United States, with an official programme page available for students exploring temporary academic mobility opportunities.
- University of Michigan Incoming Exchange CGISUniversity of Michigan Incoming Exchange CGIS is an exchange-oriented study option linked to Ann Arbor, United States, with an official programme page available for students exploring temporary academic mobility opportunities.
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Scholarships for United States
- Fulbright Foreign Student Program
- Fulbright Foreign Student Program
- Fulbright Foreign Student Program in USA
- JWU Global Full Tuition Scholarship
- Nonresident Tuition Waiver (NTW) Scholarships
- Ohio Wesleyan's Bashford Award
- Pierce College Merit Scholarship
- President's Award for International Student Excellence
- Public Service Scholars Scholarship Program
- Technology and International Affairs Scholarship
- Trinity University International Academic Scholarships and Financial Aid
- Trinity University offers International Academic Scholarships and Financial Aid
- WPI Innovation Award - $25,000 per year Scholarship
- Yale International Student Need-Based Financial Aid
Scholarships from the Meridian dataset — eligibility, amounts and deadlines change; always confirm on the official source. Browse all scholarships →
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