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Study in US from Bangladesh!

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Fiona
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The USA is the most sought-after study destination in the world. More international students study in the USA than in any other country, and for good reason. While many of the world’s top institutions reside in the US, there are also more than 4,000 other world-class universities offering a top-notch education that can lead to career success. The US remains the source of most of the world’s ground-breaking developments in technology, business, arts, and beyond. Some of the reasons students choose the US are:

  • Quality education and unique curriculum.
  • Diversity in age, race, religion and country of origin.
  • US degrees have an excellent international reputation.
  • Bright employment prospects for international students.

Bangladeshi students pursuing MS in US

The number of international students studying in US has increased considerably over the past few years. With 3540 Bangladeshi students appearing for GRE in 2016, the number of Bangladeshi students pursuing MS has increased drastically. The US embassy in Dhaka says it has found a record growth of Bangladeshi students studying in US universities in the year 2016. Bangladesh is the third largest sender of students to the US among South and Central Asian countries — behind India with 132,888, and Nepal with 8,158.

To pursue masters in US you should follow an application timeline and start about 18 months before you wish to study abroad. Most schools require qualifications comparable to a U.S. Bachelor’s (Honours) degree (Four Year Degree Program). That means a minimum of 16 years of formal education is required. Many US universities accepting international students from countries such as Bangladesh, need the official status of your school and need to verify the authenticity of your credentials. For doing so, you need to submit your transcripts to a qualified credential evaluator who will examine your credentials and make an interpretation into your host country’s curriculum for review. Here is a detailed overview of the university application process.

At times getting a student visa to the US is a concern for the international students. But with the current increase in the number of international students pursuing masters in USA, the visa process has become relatively streamlined and simple.   

How to prepare for masters abroad?

Appearing for GRE is the first step for pursuing masters abroad. To make this easier for our users, Yocket has collaborated with some of the major counselling centres and GRE trainers to provide the best services to our users.

We have held lots of seminars, webinars and AMA sessions with some of the best counsellors as well as students studying abroad to provide aspirants with a first hand experience. Some of the pre-application services that Yocket provides are:

The next hurdle that students face is applying to the right universities. With the increasing number of universities and courses around the world, students are in a dilemma about choosing the best university depending on their GRE score, TOEFL score, academic performance, extra-curriculars etc. This is the stage where Yocket is most helpful to the students. We have a number of sections which make sure the students can review and choose the best universities and courses for themselves according to their academic as well as financial constraints. Yocket also lets you connect with other students who have the same interests as yours.

After getting an admit from the university, arranging for funds is the most important part. Yocket helps you finance your education abroad by connecting you to right loan providers. Moreover, you can also meet your foreign exchange needs and university fees payment done via Yocket.

Despite having its base in India, Yocket’s services are open for every international student who wants to pursue masters, irrespective of his/her nationality. Yocket is a one stop solution for all the requirements of a student who wishes to study abroad.

We also have a very active ‘discussions’ section where students take part in active discussions with experts and alumnis to get their queries solved. Currently we have thousands of international students and hundreds of nigerians registered on our network.

Despite USA still being the best country for pursuing masters, countries like Canada, Germany, Australia, New Zealand and Singapore also have some of the best universities for MS. With new upcoming facilities, considerable student intake, scholarships (Government and non-government) and a great studying environment, these countries have made the choice difficult for students.

Scholarships

It is little secret that the US is one of the most expensive nations in which to pursue higher education. But don't let that put you off, as there are hundreds of opportunities to gain funding for your studies. While the education in USA seems prohibitively costly at first glance, the good news is that there is decent possibility of funding if you can get into a reputed grad school (depends on other factors too). Universities and Professors in USA are funded by government and other agencies that invest in research; these funds are, in turn, used to support research students. There are a number of scholarships that are available for international students. Scholarships may be need based or merit based. Some scholarships are provided by the government while some are provided by non-government organisations.  Here are few scholarships for Nigerian students who want to pursue masters in US.

Hope you found this article helpful. Goodluck for your masters abroad. Incase of any queries you can contact Yocket at support@yocket.com.

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