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International students increasingly want to come to the United States for college or graduate school. Use our tips, rankings, and more to help you find the best school for you. For more information about pursuing a master’s degree or Ph.D. in the U.S., see Studying at a U.S. Graduate School.

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UCAS vs. Common App

The application portals for U.K. and U.S. university admissions have several differences, including the personal statement or essay component.

Anayat DurraniNov. 10, 2020

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Where International Students Get Aid

These schools offered international students an average financial aid package of $68,569 in 2019-2020, per U.S. News data.

Emma Kerr Oct. 6, 2020

IELTS Test: What to Know

Learning about the IELTS can help international students applying to U.S. universities better prepare for the English proficiency test.

Anayat Durrani Oct. 2, 2020

20 Top Test-Flexible Colleges

As colleges go test-flexible or test-optional, students have a variety of ways to showcase academic excellence.

Kelly Mae Ross, Ilana Kowarski and Josh Moody Sept. 30, 2020

International Students and Liberal Arts

Liberal arts colleges can offer a different type of education than international students are accustomed to, such as discussion-based classes.

Anayat Durrani Sept. 22, 2020

How International Students Can Cut Costs

Prospective international students should plan ahead to cut college costs associated with studying in the U.S.

Anayat Durrani Sept. 18, 2020

International Student Gap Year Options

International students planning to attend U.S. colleges can defer due to the coronavirus pandemic and take a gap year instead.

Anayat Durrani Aug. 11, 2020

Duolingo for U.S. College Admissions

Here's what international students should know about using Duolingo to demonstrate English language proficiency.

Anayat Durrani July 21, 2020

Visa Info for International Students

Here's what returning international students and new graduates should know about student visa regulations in light of the coronavirus pandemic.

Anayat Durrani July 16, 2020

What's a Good TOEFL Score?

U.S. schools each have their own score requirements for prospective international students on this English test.

Kelly Mae Ross and Josh Moody July 15, 2020

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