Study in the United States of America
The United States of America is a diverse country with over 5,000 public and private colleges and universities. Universities are generally classified as public or private depending on how they are funded. Public universities receive funding from the government, while private universities are funded by endowments (also known as large donations) and other private sources. These universities are further divided into research-intensive, IVY leagues, public ivies, liberal arts college, specialist institutions, or Land Grant Colleges.
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PATHWAYS TO AN AMERICAN DEGREE
There are four main options assuming if you have the SPM, IGCSE or an equivalent qualification:
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​Direct to a 4-year university in the USA
Many of the USA universities will accept international students who have completed grade 11 high school qualification. These are good rank universities but not likely the ones ranked at the top. If you are ambitious and are aiming for a top-ranked university or the ivy leagues, you might want to consider one of the other options below.
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A Level / Foundation Programme
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Gap Year Programme
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American Degree Transfer Programme (ADTP)
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Steps to Study in The USA
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Community Colleges Vs. ADTP
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US Community Colleges
Students who wish have a shot at top universities in the USA can take the A level or foundation programme. Some American universities offer credit exemption to students who have completed A level or foundation programme with strong grades, effectively enabling students the opportunity to complete their bachelor's degree in under 4 years.
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American Degree Transfer programme
A 2+2 programme where students spend their first two years completing U.S. college credits at one of the private colleges in Malaysia. They then transfer to selected universities in The States. Depending on their choice of university and major, students may or may not be able to transfer their credits in full to universities in the U.S.
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Community colleges in the USA
This a a great option for students who wish to complete 4 years of their bachelor's degree in the U.S. at a reasonable cost. With the community college pathway, students have the opportunity to graduate at some of the best universities such as UCLA, University of Washington, University of Michigan, New York University as well as ivy leagues such as Columbia University, Cornell University and Brown University.
TOP REASONS TO STUDY IN THE USA
ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
Nearly half of the top 100 universities ranked in the US News and World Report are U.S.-based
FLEXIBLE EDUCATION SYSTEM
The USA flexible education system enables students to customise their study programme according to their preference
CULTURAL
DIVERSITY
The USA universities offer some of the most diverse cultural experiences for international students
LIVELY AND VIBRANT CAMPUS LIFE
Student organisations create a vibrant campus and help build life-long memories and relationships
POPULAR UNIVERSITIES IN THE USA
University | Type | Duration | Location | Tuition Fees | Scholarships |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Duquesne University | Private | 4 years | Pennsylvania | $42,000 - $45,000 | $9,000 - $26,000 |
La Salle University | Private | 4 years | Pennsylvania | $36,000 - $38,000 | $6,000 - $20,000 |
Charleston Southern University | Private | 4 years | South Carolina | $31,000 - $33,000 | $12,000 |
College of Charleston | Public | 4 years | South Carolina | $37,000 - $40,000 | $5,000 - $16,000 |
University of South Carolina | Public | 4 years | South Carolina | $36,000 - $41,000 | - |
Christian Brothers University | Private | 4 years | Tennessee | $38,000 - $40,000 | $11,000 - $19,000 |
Middle Tennessee State University | Public | 4 years | Tennessee | $28,000 - $30,000 | $0 - $16,000 |
Tennessee Technological University | Public | 4 years | Tennessee | $27,000 - $30,000 | $0 - $10,910 |
University of Tennessee, Knoxville | Public | 4 years | Tennessee | $32,000 - $35,000 | $0 - $18,000 |
Midwestern State University | Public | 4 years | Texas | $12,000 - $15,000 | 40 - $2,000 |
University of North Texas | Public | 4 years | Texas | $12,000 - $21,000 | $0 - $12,000 |
George Mason University | Public | 4 years | Virginia | $40,000 - $43,000 | $3,000 - $10,000 |
Central Washington University | Public | 4 years | Washington | $28,000 - $30,000 | 6,345-11,260 |
Saint Martin's University | Private | 4 years | Washington | $44,000 - $48,000 | $500 - $22,000 |
Washington State University | Public | 4 years | Washington | $30,000 - $32,000 | $0 - $4,000 |
Shepard University | Public | 4 years | West Virginia | $19,000 - $21,000 | $0 - $5,000 |
Jacksonville State University | Public | 4 years | Alabama | $25,000 - $27,000 | $0 - $18,000 |
University of Alabama | Public | 4 years | Alabama | $33,000 - $35,000 | $6,000 - $28,000 |
University of North Alabama | Public | 4 years | Alabama | $23,000 - $25,000 | $8,000 - $10,000 |
University of South Alabama | Public | 4 years | Alabama | $18,000 - $20,000 | $2,000 - $10,000 |
University of West Alabama | Public | 4 years | Alabama | $19,000 - $21,000 | $500 - $9,300 |
The University of Alabama at Birmingham | Public | 4 years | Alabama | 29,730 - 32,240 | $2,500 - $10,000 |
University of Arizona | Public | 4 years | Arizona | $42,000 - $45,000 | $0 - $23,000 |
Arizona State University - West | Public | 4 years | Arizona | $33,000 - $35,000 | - |
California Lutheran University | Private | 4 years | California | $50,000 - $52,000 | $0 - $35,000 |
California State University, East Bay | Public | 4 years | California | $19,000 - $21,000 | $0 - $11,800 |
California State University, Fresno | Public | 4 years | California | $17,000 - $18,000 | - |
California State University, Long Beach | Public | 4 years | California | $17,000 - $18,000 | $0 - $1,000 |
California State University Northridge | Public | 4 years | California | $17,000 - $18,000 | - |
California State University, Sacramento | Public | 4 years | California | $17,000 - $18,000 | $0 - $2,376 |
San Francisco State University | Public | 4 years | California | $17,000 - $20,000 | - |
San Jose State University | Public | 4 years | California | $19,000 - $21,000 | $0 - $4,000 |
Colorado State University | Public | 4 years | Colorado | $33,000 - $35,000 | $12,000 |
University of Colorado - Denver | Public | 4 years | Colorado | $32,000 - $35,000 | $500 - $10,000 |
Brenau University | Private | 4 years | Georgia | $31,000 - $33,00 | $6,400 - $16,000 |
Hawai'i Pacific University | Private | 4 years | Hawaii | $33,000 - $35,000 | $0 - $13,000 |
University of Idaho | Public | 4 years | Idaho | $29,000 - $31,000 | $0 - $15,966 |
North Park University | Private | 4 years | Illnois | $35,000 - $38,000 | $16,000 - $19,000 |
Illnois State University | Public | 4 years | Illnois | $28,000 - $31,000 | $1,000 - $11,000 |
Purdue University Northwest | Public | 4 years | Indiana | $18,000 - $20,000 | $0 - $3,500 |
University of Louisville | Public | 4 years | Kentucky | $29,000 - $31,000 | $5,000 - $8,000 |
Goucher College | Private | 4 years | Maryland | $51,000 - $53,000 | $22,000 - $34,000 |
Fisher College | Private | 4 years | Massachusetts | $36,000 - $38,000 | $7,000 - $12,500 |
Western New England University | Private | 4 years | Massachusetts | $47,000 - $50,000 | $12,000 - $24,000 |
Suffolk University | Private | 4 years | Massachusetts | $46,000 - $48,000 | $5,000 - $22,000 |
University of Massachusetts | Public | 4 years | Massachusetts | $35,000 - $38,000 | - |
Central Michigan University | Public | 4 years | Michigan | $21,000 - $23,000 | $0 - $9,000 |
Hope College | Private | 4 years | Michigan | $41,000 - $ 45,000 | $20,000 - $30,000 |
Western Michigan University | Public | 4 years | Michigan | $16,000 - $19,000 | - |
University of St. Thomas | Private | 4 years | Minnesota | $53,000 - $55,000 | $10,200 - $35,700 |
Saint Louis University | Private | 4 years | Missouri | $53,000 - $55,000 | $10,000 - $52,260 |
University of Nevada, Las Vegas | Public | 4 years | Nevada | $29,000 - $31,000 | $0 - $7,000 |
Rowan University | Public | 4 years | New Jersey | $26,000 - $28,000 | $4,000 - $11,000 |
DREW University | Private | 4 years | New Jersey | $48,000 - $50,000 | $1,500 - $27,000 |
Montclair State University | Public | 4 years | New Jersey | $24,000 - $26,000 | - |
Pace University | Private | 4 years | New York | $49,000 - $55,000 | $13,500 - $30,000 |
Rochester Institute of Technology | Private | 4 years | New York | $52,000 - $55,000 | $5,000 - $20,000 |
State University of New York at Geneseo | Public | 4 years | New York | $19,000 - $21,000 | up to $9,000 |
State University of New York at Oswego | Public | 4 years | New York | $19,000 - $21,000 | $4,000 - $10,450 |
SUNY Buffalo State | Public | 4 years | New York | $19,000 - $21,000 | $1,000 - $9,500 |
Hofstra University | Private | 4 years | New York | $56,000 - $58,000 | $2,000 - $15,000 |
New York Institute of Technology (NYIT) | Private | 4 years | New York | $42,000 - $45,000 | - |
University of Mount Union | Private | 4 years | Ohio | $36,000 - $38,000 | $14,000 - $20,000 |
Portland State University | Public | 4 years | Oregon | $23,000 - $25,000 | $0 - $10,000 |
University of Oregon | Public | 4 years | Oregon | $44,000 - $48,000 | $0 - $43,900 |
Oregon State University | Public | 4 years | Oregon | $38,000 - $40,000 | $1,000 - $16,000 |