Study Abroad in the USA

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Study in the USA
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Why study in the USA?

• The worlds most popular international student
  destination (there are more than 750,000
  students)
• Highest-ranked universities in the world (The USA
  has worlds top 10 universities according to the
  2013/2014 Times Higher Education World University
  Rankings)
• 76 of the top 200 universities are based in the
  USA.
• Huge, sprawling campuses that feel like cities
  and small, intimate campuses that feel like a
  collection of close friends. Tropical islands,
  dry deserts, snowy plains, the Grand Canyon,
  California, and New York City.
• Living on campus in the USA can offer you the
  opportunity to enrich your educational experience
  and meet new friends. Or you may choose to live
  off campus. USA universities offer a wide choice
  of academic, cultural and athletic activities.

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Education system

• Tertiary education is typically divided into
• Associate degrees
• Undergraduate (bachelor) degrees
• Graduate education (masters and PhDs/doctorates)
  
• USA universities place great significance on
  diversity, meaning classes will consist of
  students of different ages, religions and
  countries of origin.
• Most classes will contain no more than 20
  students and the professors will take the time to
  get to know students and their strengths and will
  usually be willing to spend time outside of class
  to offer further support.

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Cost of studying

• Tuition will be the most expensive component of
  your educational costs (price range
  10,000-55,000 per year).
• Accommodation costs will depend on personal
  preferences and the city you reside in (price
  range from 3,000-8,000 per year).
• Most campuses offer a meal plan for students to
  allow dining in the on-campus facilities. These
  plans are offered at many different levels to
  accommodate individual budgets.
• Most campuses also require students to pay for
  medical insurance (1,000 per year).
• Other costs to budget for are fees for student
  activities, which amount to a few hundred dollars
  per year and reference books (500-1,500 per
  year).

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Employment prospects

• In the USA there are options to work part-time on
  campus during your first year of study.
• International students in the USA can work in a
  job on campus up to 20 hours a week.
• Nearly every university, even those not located
  in big cities, has employees dedicated to helping
  students secure internships. All USA universities
  also offer extra-curricular activities that
  provide real-world job experience.
• Another option that appeals to many students is
  to broaden their study experience through
  semester or summer-long study abroad and exchange
  programs, offered by most universities as well as
  outside study abroad providers.

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Faculty Interest

• Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Energy
• Finance
• Financial Accounting
• Logistics

• International Business
• Law
• MBA
• MBA (No GMAT)
• STEM

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Media Contact

• IDP Education Thailand
• Website URL https//www.idp.com/thailand/studyabr
  oad
• Address 313 Si Lom, Silom, Bang Rak, Bangkok
  10500, Thailand
• City Bangkok
• State Thailand
• Zip code 10500
• Phone [phone]
• Fax [phone]
• Business Email ielts.thailand_at_idp.com