Undergraduate Programs Duration & Eligibility - US

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Undergraduate Programs Duration & Eligibility - US

Home to some of the most prestigious educational institutions and universities of the world, the United States of America has marked its presence as an educational hub of high repute. Thousands of students choose USA as an option for higher education. The brilliant array of undergraduate and postgraduate programs here attracts international students in great numbers every year. There are several options of undergraduate courses for those who plan to pursue their graduation in this land of opportunities. The popular undergraduate programs in USA  include acting, advertising, architecture, business and management, computing and information systems, design, earth science, economics, engineering, electronics, English, events management, fashion, film studies, finance, history, law, management studies, mathematics, performing arts, photography, wastes' management etc.

Undergraduate Courses Duration


The bachelors' degree programs i.e. undergraduate programs in USA are for time duration of 4 years. Programs that include full-time college work extend up to five years. The two types of bachelors' degrees awarded in the colleges and universities of USA are B.A. (Bachelor of Arts) and B.S. (Bachelor of Science). The course duration for associate degrees like Associate of Science (A.S.) is 2 years.

Undergraduate Courses Eligibility


Admission to a school or college for an undergraduate program in USA requires completion of twelve years of elementary and secondary education. This implies qualifying in the class 12th examination in the Indian context. The acceptable degrees include Indian school certificate, higher school certificate, higher secondary certificate, All India senior school certificate and Intermediate certificate.

   
Application forms for an undergraduate program in USA can be ordered via email, air-mail or can be downloaded from the institution's website. In case you are a candidate applying from India it is advisable to get your qualifying marks converted to grades. Students are also required to send their school or college leaving certificate to the institution in USA they have applied in.

International students desiring to study UG Courses in UK need to submit their TOEFL (Test of English Language) scores, which is a standardized test of English proficiency recognized by all educational institutions in the United States.


Scores of other standardized tests like SAT1 or SAT2 may also be required in some Universities.A letter of recommendation written by a person who knows you professionally plays a vital role in your application process. Most universities also require the applicant to submit a statement of purpose stating the applicant's career goals, choice of subjects and personal interests. On completion of the lengthy application process, many universities take a personal interview of the applying candidate to know him/her better. A bachelor's degree in the United States open up vast number of career opportunities not only in USA but also in other parts of the country.