US hosting ‘Study in the US’ fairs in 8 Indian cities

EducationUSA is hosting in-person fairs across eight cities in India for students and parents interested in learning about opportunities to pursue higher education in the United States from August 26 to September 3.

These in-person fairs at Hyderabad, Mumbai, Pune, New Delhi, Ahmedabad, Kolkata, Chennai, and Bengaluru have been organized by EducationUSA at the US-India Educational Foundation (USIEF), New Delhi, in collaboration with the US Embassy.

The 2023 EducationUSA “Study in the US” university fair in New Delhi will be held on August 29 at the India Habitat Center from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, according to an embassy release.

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This fair will provide an opportunity for students and their parents to meet with representatives of 38 accredited universities and colleges from different parts of the United States.

The fair is open to students seeking bachelor’s as well as master’s and Ph.D. programs in the United States. There is no participation fee, but registration is required.

Students are encouraged to reserve their spots at the earliest by completing registration for the fair at https://bit.ly/EdUSAFair23PR

American higher education institutions participating in the fair represent a diverse geographical and academic landscape and offer a range of academic programs at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels, the release said.

Fair attendees can learn about various programs and admission criteria for multiple US higher education institutions, the release stated.

Discussions with US universities, EducationUSA advisers, and US Embassy representatives at the fair will help students make informed choices about US higher education, learn about the US student visa application process, and become aware of other aspects of studying and living in the US.

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“We welcome the opportunity to help Indian students achieve their dreams.  Whether you are researching your options at an American Center, walking through the application process with EducationUSA, or enjoying the world-class instruction and facilities you will find on a US campus, the United States is honored to support you on your road to success,” said US Ambassador to India, Eric Garcetti.

“The United States continues to be the most popular international study destination for Indian students. Over the years, EducationUSA at USIEF has been committed to supporting the informational needs of prospective students who aspire to study at US higher education institutions.”

“This year, we are happy to bring back our signature ‘in-person’ fairs where students can interact face-to-face with representatives of a wide variety of accredited US universities and colleges, all under one roof,” said Adam Grotsky, Executive Director of United States-India Educational Foundation.

“We strongly encourage students and parents to seize this opportunity to seek authentic and unbiased information and take advantage of the wide variety of educational options available at US college campuses,” he said.

EducationUSA is the official source of information about US higher education and a member of the US Department of State’s network of over 430 international student advising centers worldwide.