Who might consider this destination?
- For students who want to explore a broad range of subjects and university environments.
- For students who have time to organise applications with requirements that vary between institutions.
- For students comparing undergraduate, postgraduate or language study options.
Requirements to prepare for
- Qualifications and academic transcripts prepared in line with the receiving institution’s instructions.
- Language or academic tests if required by the programme.
- Essays, references or a portfolio, depending on the programme requirements.
- Admission, funding and travel documents required by the relevant authorities.
Plan your budget and experience
- Use EducationUSA to plan your research and identify the questions that matter.
- Check the institution’s official status and its international student enrolment requirements before committing.
- Treat admission to an institution and the granting of a visa as separate decisions.
Official sources
Content reviewed: 30 October 2026. Check the official source for changes.