{"id":1058,"date":"2020-01-15T12:38:42","date_gmt":"2020-01-15T07:08:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/admission.buddy4study.com\/study-abroad\/?p=1058"},"modified":"2020-03-02T15:13:07","modified_gmt":"2020-03-02T09:43:07","slug":"study-in-usa-after-12th","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/admission.buddy4study.com\/study-abroad\/study-in-usa-after-12th","title":{"rendered":"Study in USA after 12th in 2020 – Course Structure, Fees, Courses & Universities"},"content":{"rendered":"

The United States of America is the most sought after study destination in the world. The structure of education in America is such that the students need to devote 4 years to be awarded a full fledged bachelor?s degree. This is aimed at ensuring that students undergoing the undergraduate  program have an all round understanding of a wide range of subjects. Indian students form the second largest group of international students in the USA. Their number as of 2019, according to the Open Door International Exchange Program, ranges around 2,02,014. The reason behind such a large number of students choosing the USA as their study destination is not hard to fathom. The country is home to more than 5,300 institutes, with more than 2,000 of them awarding a bachelor?s degree in multiple streams with various course structures for students to choose from.  <\/span><\/p>\n

In this article we will look closely at the undergraduate educational structure, enrollment requirements and prospects for Indian students looking to pursue an undergraduate course in the USA.\"Study<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Study in USA after 12th – Undergraduate Course Structure in the American Educational System<\/b><\/h2>\n

In the USA, an undergraduate course can be completed in either 2 or 4 years. Both these structures have their niche and are tailored to make sure that students can make the most of their higher education. Let us look at some of the key differences between a 2 and a 4 year undergraduate program. <\/span><\/p>\n

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1.<\/strong> Some Community Colleges in the USA<\/a> grant tuition free education to international students. However, registration and other living costs may be incurred. For more details please refer to college websites. <\/span><\/p>\n

2.<\/strong> Based on the needs and means, students can opt for the 2 or 4 year undergraduate program. For students with constrained means, pursuing an undergraduate in a community college and later transferring credits to a full 4 year program is a great way to reduce costs. <\/span><\/p>\n

As opposed to the undergraduate course structure in India and UK universities<\/a> where honors courses are aimed at in depth education in a particular subject, the US universities award a Bachelor?s only after the completion of 4 years of study. <\/span><\/p>\n

The first 2 years (commonly known as the freshman and sophomore years) of this 4 year undergraduate program requires students to study a broad base of subjects without focus on any specific subjects. Post completion of the 2 years, students have the option to choose their majors in the last two years (commonly known as the junior and senior years) i.e. subjects they have an interest in and want to pursue further studies in. The subjects students choose as their majors can be changed at any time and great flexibility is offered to students. \"Study<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Study in USA after 12th – Popular Subjects Chosen For Major?s by International Students <\/b><\/h2>\n

Some of the most common subjects students from India opt for when choosing their majors are listed below.    <\/span><\/p>\n