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Get to know
about STEM in the US.
STEM is
an acronym and an umbrella term for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math.
You can find a plethora of specialisations and some interdisciplinary study
programs depending on the STEM course and university you select. It is no
secret that the USA is a popular study abroad destination for STEM courses.
Let’s dive deeper to understand everything about STEM study programs in the US.
Some
popular STEM courses in the USA for international students
·
Chemical
Engineering.
·
Civil
Engineering.
·
Computer
Science.
·
Physics
·
Food Science
and Technology
·
Mathematics and
Statistics
·
Artificial
Intelligence
·
Computer
Programming
·
Aerospace
Engineering
·
Computer
Engineering
·
Petroleum
Engineering
·
Robotic Technology
Benefits of studying
STEM courses in the USA
Impeccable
education system
The USA
is home to some prestigious and well-ranked universities. It offers a perfect
blend of theory and practical-based study programs. The state-of-the-art
infrastructure and latest technology enhance the student experience.
Some
popular universities that offer STEM study programs
·
Harvard
University
·
Massachusetts
Institute of Technology (MIT)
·
University of
California, Berkeley
·
Stanford
University
·
California
Institute of Technology
·
Arizona State
University
·
New York
University
Silicon Valley
If you
study in the USA, you can gain easy access to the world’s largest IT hub,
Silicon Valley. Many study abroad
students
dream of starting their career in California’s Silicon Valley. The tech players
often choose skilled workforce from prestigious universities in the USA. IT can
offer you a perfect headstart in your career, post which you can choose to work
anywhere in the world once you gain the required exposure and experience.
Networking
opportunities
You will
be part of a vibrant student community with a similar interest in technology.
When you study in the USA, you can forge new connections that can help you
immensely during and after your academic life. Most US universities encourage
students to participate in various contests and tech events too. With the right
networking skills, you can build rapport with mentors in the tech domain.
Eligibility
criteria
·
You must have a
bachelor’s degree in the field you want to pursue your higher education. For
instance, you need to have a BTech degree in order to pursue an MTech degree in
the US.
·
GRE or GMAT
scores are made mandatory by most universities. However, it is best to check
with your university before appearing for competitive entrance exams.
·
Since the curriculum
is taught in English, most US universities will require you to appear for
English language proficiency exams. So, be ready with your IELTS or TOEFL exam
scores.
·
If you have any
internship exposure or work experience, it will earn you some brownie points.
One-year STEM
Courses
Many
students are interested in completing STEM courses in a short period of time.
You will be amazed to know that many US universities offer one-year STEM
courses, such as MIT, Stanford, and Harvard, to name a few. Also, what you must
bear in mind if you opt for this program is that you will be eligible to stay
in the US for 2 years post-completion of the course on OPT (Optional Practical
Training) STEM extension.
Documents you
will require
·
Academic
transcripts
·
Statement of
Purpose (SOP)
·
Letter of
Recommendation (LOR)
·
CV
·
Entrance exam
and English proficiency exam test scores
STEM MBA
Commerce
students need not get disheartened. STEM MBA is one of the preferred courses among
commerce aspirants. STEM MBA imparts interdisciplinary knowledge, preparing students
to be world-class leaders and managers in the STEM domain. These courses are a perfect
mix of business and technology.
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