Chennai, August 24 (BPNS)
The US consulate Chennai provides opportunities for Indian students and their parents the opportunity to interact with more than 100 accredited U.S. universities and college representatives about university programs and admission criteria at the upcoming Education USA U.S. University Virtual Fairs 2021. A statement from the US Consulate in Chennai on Tuesday said that the students and their parents will gain valuable information about campus life, financial aid options, application procedures, and safety precautions at U.S. universities in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The participating U.S. higher education institutions represent a wide geographic area in the United States and offer a range of academic programs at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels. There is no registration fee.
For students seeking Master’s or PhD degree programs in the United States, the EducationUSA
U.S. University Graduate Virtual Fair will be held on Friday, August 27, from 5:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., Indian Standard Time (IST).
Students can register at https://bit.ly/EdUSAFair21EmbWeb
For high school students seeking Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree programs in the United States, the Education USA U.S. University Undergraduate Virtual Fair will be held on Friday, September 3, from 5:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., IST.
Registration can be taken at https://bit.ly/UGEdUSAFair21EmbWeb
U.S. Consul General in Chennai Judith Ravin said: “U.S. universities truly value Indian students for their hard work, talent, and their cultural and intellectual contribution to the U.S. classroom.
The United States has over 4,500 accredited U.S. universities and colleges offering programs in almost every imaginable field of study. We invite Indian students and their parents to explore all of these opportunities together at our upcoming free EducationUSA fairs. You will be able to interact directly with over 100 participating U.S. higher education institutions and learn why the United States remains a top choice for Indian students.”
United States-India Educational Foundation’s Executive Director Adam Grotsky said: “In these extraordinary times across the world, EducationUSA India is making sure students have easy access to information about U.S. higher education through our many online resources such as our upcoming virtual fairs. We invite students and parents to make use of this opportunity to move closer to their dreams of studying in the United States.”
Education USA is the official source on U.S. higher education and a member of the U.S. Department of State’s network of over 425 international student advising centers around the world.
Education USA Centers reach prospective student audiences through education fairs and outreach at schools, universities, and other public events through online sessions and social media platforms to provide accurate, comprehensive, and current information about studying in the United States.
The eight Education USA centers in Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai, and New Delhi are hosted by different organizations in India, namely, United States-India Educational Foundation (USIEF); Indo American Education Society, Ahmedabad;
Yashna Trust, Bengaluru; and Y-Axis Foundation (YAF), Hyderabad.
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