Dream of Higher Education abroad

  Majority of the Indians after graduation yearn for the higher education in U S, the land of opportunities in the quest of achieving a better future and position.And this proved 100% true,thus driving alot to incline their thoughts towards US.Dream of pursuing world class education gradually turned to dream of making easy money.This automatically changed the perception of US too,as they were much clever than we Indians began to increase the cost of higher education. We might be surprised that GDP of USA will collapse if the students of China,India,Korea etc wont pursue education in US.
 Basic idea of education turned into heavy capitalistic mindset and obviously it is leading to problems.A student who genuinely goes to US for better education  gets successful rather than the ones in the wake of making easy money.
 We cautiously warn such students to change their minds as the immigration rules for foreign students in US have become much stringent.Heavy flooding of Indians into certain univs guarantee no part time jobs in campus and never even think of off campus jobs while studying. If you do so,you will landup in jail or deported immediately and permanently not allowed to enter into USA.
 Even the depreciation fall in rupee has enormously increased the costs of higher education abroad.So people who are in a mindset of making easy money,its not your time. Genuine students will be assured financially via scholarships,funding etc by the universities.
   So score high in Gre and Toefl,at the same time maintain decent GPA's to avoid such speculations.

Wish you all the Best Fall 2013

 Team Gre World is very delighted that many of the followers and well-wishers of the site were successful in making their dream of pursuing M s in United States of America and Canada possible.Its been a great journey with you guys from the day 1 of gathering the information for GRE and then the preparation,Toefl and the application process and finally the Visa Interview.
 We the Team are really overwhelmed by the response and the suggestion,queries of the followers and in improving and modifying the site time to time more efficient.
We have requested many of our viewers and followers  in different universities in U S and Canada to help connect the budding aspirants and guide them through.
 We are proud that Gre Worlds alumuni are widespread in various universities such as RIT,FSU, WSU, Washington state univ,Mc Gill university,Univ of cinnicinati,Kansas state univ,Arizona State university,Texas Tech univ,Okhlama state univ etc around 45 univs.
      We wish all the very best for your future endeavours and also we promise the aspirants stay behind you to achieve your dream of higher education.


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F1 Visa Process

The F1 Visa Interview Interview Questions can be broken down into 4 parts.

Part 1 : Questions on Colleges / Universities
Part 2 : Academics
Part 3 : Finance
Part 4 : Returning to India.

F1 Visa Questions and Answers on Universities/Colleges

Here the office is trying to see how confident you are and where you stand according to their system of education. Here the officer will ask you things like 

i) How many colleges you applied to - He is trying to see how eager you are to study in US.

ii) How many admits or rejects - This tells him where you stand according to their system. If you have a lot of admits compared to rejects and that too form good colleges, then he is pretty sure that you are capable to cope with their system. If you have a lot of reject from big schools, say so. This will show that you really care about your education and want nothing but the best for yourself.

iii) Which are the colleges you applied and what was the result - This will show what you think of yourself. If you had applied to all the big ones, then it shows that you really care about your education.

iv) Which college you are going to

v) why that college - Wants to see how much you know about the college. He is trying to see if you really searched for the colleges or had just applied following somebody's suggestions. He is also looking for how confident you are about yourself and are you able to take your own decision (after all you are going to live here all by yourself).

Be prepared with a good intro of the college. Know a few of your profs names, the labs, the research group, a little about the place where the college is.

F1 Visa Interview Questions and Answers on Academics

Here the officer is trying to see if you are academically strong enough to cope up with their system. The questions would be like 

i) What is your score (GRE, TOEFL, GPA/Percentage).

ii) how many backlogs.

If you have good scores then no need to worry. If your scores are not that good or you have backlogs, then take extra care. You will have to be prepared with answers like why you got those backlogs, why do you think you are suited for education in US. Stress the importance of research in graduate education in US and show that you are prepared by highlighting your projects, papers, research exp, internships etc. Also have good reasons why you got a specific backlog, say something like you had done a project and was too involved. Also show the proof by saying it got published later at this conference.

F1 Visa Questions and Answers on Finance:

The officer wants to make sure you have enough money to complete your education. They do not want you to come here and then drop out in between due to the lack of money. They also don't want you to work outside and put your life in jeopardy. 

Prepare a good CA statement. This has to be neat and should clearly show all your funds and their dollar equivalent. The officer has only a few minutes to evaluate your profile, so don't make him look for stuff. Having gone through the statement he will want to see a few things to verify if all the things mentioned in the statement are true. Have your papers organized and hand them over quickly. 

They usually look for the first year in liquid cash (i.e. saving or FD), since you will be paying that money as soon as you join the college. The second and third year can be asset or other things. They consider asset for second year coz, this can be used as collateral to get loan in case required. 
A few things to note here is if you have a few siblings (brother/sisters) and are showing all your parents money = college tuition. Then the office will natural ask "if your parents are willing to spend all their money on you" and "what will your sibling do."

In cases like this, having a loan helps. It shows that you are not putting a burden on your family and are willing to take responsibility. 

If you can show loan + savings = college tuition * number of years. Plus you bring in your assets and your parents tax forms. This shows that you have all the means to fund your education.

Your finances should be equal to College tuition * number of years mentioned in the I20. Mostly the number of years is 2 but not always. In my I20 it was mentioned as 3 and my visa got denied because of that. So make sure before you go.
As for evaluating your assets, the agricultural land can be evaluated by the Tahisldar and the house can be evaluated by the Municipal Corporation's Planning Engineers.

F1 Visa Interview Questions and Answers on plans to return to India

No American wants you to stay here and work (even though thats what we come for). So he wants to make sure that you will come back to India once your education is done. In order to show this, you can say that all your relatives are back there in India. How stable the Indian economy is. How the job market is improving everyday. Give some concrete examples. Don't pretend, mean it. It will show in your words.

In the end, be confident and yourself. If you have done your homework, nothing can go wrong. Best of luck!

TUITION FEE at Various US Universities

TUITION FEE at various US Universities

Statistics Of Gre Scores for Us And Non-Us

Non-U.S. citizens outperform U.S. citizens on the quantitative reasoning section of the GRE, according to data released today by the Educational Testing Service. The non-U.S. quantitative mean is 155.6, compared to 149.5 for U.S. citizens.
The U.S. test takers outperform non-Americans on the verbal reasoning and analytic writing sections, according to the data. The new report on GRE data is the first to be released since ETS made a series of changes to the GRE, and is the first with country-by-country breakdowns. (The reportalso contains various other data on topics such as desired field of study, desired regionof study, etc.)
The data do not necessarily show an equal comparison of the potential graduate students around the world, since only top potential graduate students in some countries (typically those looking at American or other Western institutions) might take the GRE, while many Americans take the test while seeking admission to a wide range of graduate programs. ETS officials said that they were releasing the figures to allow colleges to better-understand the context in which they were examining scores of students from particular countries.
The figures, however, illustrate why foreign talent is so important to American graduate programs, especially in math, science and technology fields. And the verbal and writingscores of those from many other countries, while lagging their American counterparts, may be impressive when factoring in that English was not the first language of many test-takers.
Indeed, in countries such as Australia, Britainand Canada, where English would be the first language of most students (outside of Francophone Canada), averages in all categories exceeded those of American students.
The following table shows averages for U.S. citizens, test-takers from countries that are top providers of foreign graduate students to the United States (China, India and South Korea), and a sampling of other countries where those taking the test perform well.
GRE Averages by Country, 2011-2
Country Number of Test-Takers Verbal Quantitative Writing
U.S. 318,240 152.9 149.5 3.9
China 29,255 145.9 162.9 3.1
India 33,504 144.7 154.1 3.1
South Korea 2,933 147.5 158.2 3.2
Canada 4,924 156.0 153.6 4.3
Britain 1,341 157.1 152.9 4.4
Brazil 1,032 148.9 150.5 3.1
Germany 1,482 152.3 155.5 3.9
Hong Kong 643 147.7 159.5 3.5
Israel 442 151.4 156.7 3.5
Australia 491 158.4 155.7 4.5
Saudi Arabia 2,972 137.4 142.8 2.2
Turkey 2,764 144.1 158.7 3.0

What is the difference between liquid assets and fixed assets?

In this article, I have explained the basic difference between liquid and fixed assets. To obtain solvency certificate from banks, you can show all the assets including fixed assets. But for preparing financial proof for VISA interview, you have to provide the I-20 amount as liquid asset only.

What is a liquid asset? List of sample liquid assets
A liquid asset is any form of asset that can be readily converted to cash and used for immediate and urgent requirement. The conversion of the liquid asset into cash results in no or very little loss of value. Cash itself is a form of liquid asset. For obtaining the I-20 from the US Universities, you need to send the solvency certificate which provides proof your financial ability to fund your higher education in US. To obtain a solvency certificate, you can show liquid as well as fixed assets. Following is the list of liquid assets that can be used for US Universities applications.
Savings Account balance – Your account balance in the savings account serves as a liquid asset. You might have multiple savings accounts in various banks. Your parents, brother or sister also might be having many savings accounts in various banks. You can obtain the latest bank statements of all these accounts and calculate the net worth of cash available and use the documents as proof of liquid asset.
Fixed Deposit receipts – Fixed deposit receipts, preferably with maturity date not more than 1 year later is also considered as a fixed asset. The FD receipts named after any of your immediate family members can be used together as liquid asset.
Equity and mutual funds – Your DMAT account statement with proper latest market valuation also comes under liquid asset list. Whatever equity funds, mutual funds, shares or stocks you are holding against your name are considered liquid assets and you may use the DMAT account statement as proof of liquid asset.
Gold – Gold as an asset valued at latest market value can also be used as liquid asset proof. It is highly debated whether to use Gold as a proof of liquid asset. But, after consulting with various firms and banks, we have concluded that there is no harm to show your gold holdings as a liquid asset. The only requirement is to obtain a gold valuation certificate from local jeweler or valuator.
Provident Fund or Public Provident Fund – If your parents have a Provident Fund account in their companies, you can use the balance of the account as liquid asset. Even a PPF account is considered as liquid fund. For company provident fund, you need to take print out of the PF statement on official letterhead of company with stamp and signature. For PPF, bank passbook is sufficient proof.


What is a fixed asset? List of sample fixed assets
A fixed asset is any form of asset that cannot be readily converted to cash and used for immediate and urgent requirement. The fixed asset needs to be valued based on current market value. The conversion of the fixed asset into cash results in some loss of value. For obtaining the I-20 from the US Universities, you need to send the solvency certificate which provides proof your financial ability to fund your higher education in US. To obtain a solvency certificate, you can show liquid as well as fixed assets. Following is the list of fixed assets that can be used for US Universities applications.
Flat or apartment - If you have a flat or apartment, then the value of the flat at current market price acts as a fixed asset. The valuation must be done by local governing body official. The valuations can also be done by an agent or a bank. You need to obtain the valuation document.
Land or plot - If you are a land or plot owner, then the value of the flat at current market price acts as a fixed asset. The valuation must be done by local governing body official. The valuations can also be done by an agent or a bank. You need to obtain the valuation document.

Total cost incurred for US University applications before going to USA and tips to save all pre-departure expenses

This article provides the complete US University cost including the application cost, exams cost, consulting cost, VISA cost and other expenditures that you will have to be prepared for when you make a decision about higher education in USA.

The following table provides you with all the information about the different costs that you are most likely to encounter during your entire process from taking the GRE till you finally get the US VISA approved

Sr. No
Expenditure details
Approximate expense (INR)
1
GRE tuition fees (if joined)
16,000*
2
TOEFL/IELTS tuition fees (if joined)
3,000*
3
GRE registration fees
10,000
4
TOEFL registration fees
10,000
5
University applications consulting (if joined)
18,000*
6
US University applications - 10 Universities
90,000
7
Education loan sanction expenditure
20,000**
8
VISA process consulting (if joined)
4,000*
9
US VISA application fees
9,000
10
SEVIS fees
11,000
11
Air tickets - one way to US
50,000
12
Shopping
40,000
13
Other expenses
20,000

Total
3,01,000

* might vary based on consultants
** depends on the principal loan amount and bank charges

If you observe the above table, you will need approximately Rs. 3 lakhs for your entire application process before going to USA, if you wish to pursue higher education in USA. This cost includes all the expenses incurred including the GRE and TOEFL registration fees, VISA fees, consulting fees, loan fees and also the one way flight ticket expenditure. The entire expenses including the tuition fees, housing fees, food, travel, transportation and other expenses for the duration of two years might exceed well over Rs. 20 lakhs even from a very economical University. Hence, if you wish to pursue higher education in USA, you need to be prepared to invest in all this and the total investment will be over Rs. 20 lakhs minimum.

For detailed cost split up of each US University application expenses, visit this article: Cost of application to each US University

5 simple tips to save the cost incurred for US Universities application and other pre-departure expenses
Both GRE and TOEFL are relatively easy for Indian students. With the revised format of GRE, it has become even simpler. If you follow simple techniques and study regularly following a rigorous routine, there is no reason why you won’t score highly in these exams. You can get all the study material and exam preparation tips online through various sites. For helpful GRE tips and GRE study material, you can visit this website: www.revisedgrecracked.com
The consulting charges for US University applications are very high. Although your entire US University applications are helped by your consulting firm, at the end of the day, you might feel that you might have saved on this expenditure as you are the one who has to do the final applications. Consulting firms can only give you a direction. You can make use of various online forums like edulix to get a lot of information about shortlisting and applying to US Universities. Also, your friends, seniors and relatives already studying in US can help you guide through your application process. You can save your consulting charges if you are willing to do everything yourself. If you need help regarding SOP, recommendations, etc visit this section: Application to US Universities
Shortlist at least 4 US Universities before GRE and TOEFL which you will apply for sure. ETS directly sends official revised GRE scores and TOEFL scores to these Universities free of cost.
Your friend/relative must be sending money to his family in India. For every such transaction, he will have to pay the currency conversion for USD to rupees. Instead tell him to make your payments in USD and you make an equivalent payment calculated by current exchange rate in Indian rupees directly to his family in India. This way, it will be mutually beneficial to both of you and both of you will be saving currency conversion charges.
Apply to only those Universities which you are sure to go. Do not apply to a lot of Universities only because they are safe and you are sure to get admit. If you apply to only 4-5 Universities, you will save a lot of US University application costs.

GRE and TOEFL Score Reporting Problems

Alot of issues regarding GRE and TOEFL score reporting to US Universities . Many US Universities are not receiving official score reports from ETS even after many days of putting an order.  
Read about the problem of GRE and TOEFL test score reporting and steps that you can take to resolve the issue.

How long does ETS take to send the GRE and TOEFL scores to the US Universities?
ETS clearly says it requires a minimum of 5 business days to deliver official GRE and TOEFL test scores to the US Universities by mail.
On the official website, it is mentioned 7 to 10 days time for delivery of scores to the Universities after putting your order.
It is safe to assume that if your University has not received scores even after 15 days, there is some problem.

My online application status says 'Official Test Scores Not Received'. I have already placed order for GRE and TOEFL score reporting. What should I do?
If it has been more than 15 days since you have placed your order and your application status says 'Test scores not received' then you should not waste any time. You will be having an online receipt of the score report which was sent to you by email by ETS when you placed an order. If you have deleted this email, you can always log in to your official account and take a screenshot of the order placed for that University. It is fine if you have ordered score reporting for multiple Universities. Also take screenshot of your TOEFL and/or GRE scores. Send an email attaching both these files to the Graduate Admissions official email address of the University. Your email should mention your application ID or any other ID that is associated to your application and the date when you placed an order for score reporting.

I have mailed the graduate office attaching the screenshots of the test scores and test scores order receipt. But there is no response. What should I do?
As there are hundreds of applications and emails, it is natural that you might not hear back from your University immediately. But if your email is not responded within a week, you must call the University Graduate Office. Make sure you are calling between 9am to 5pm in the timezone of the University and on a weekday. Your call will not be answered if you call any other time. You must be ready with your application ID as it will help the person attending your call to address your issue in a better way.

My online application status page says 'Official Transcripts Not Received'. I have already scanned and uploaded the copy of my transcripts. What should I do?
Most of the US Universities require you to scan and upload the copies of your transcripts during the application. You may not send the official sealed hard copies of your transcripts during this stage. Your admission decision will be taken based on the scanned copies of your transcripts. But every US University requires the official sealed transcript copies which you must send them after getting an admit. As long as this copy is not received, your transcript section will continue to reflect the message 'Official Transcripts Not Received'. Do not be worried about this. Your overall application status will reflect 'Application is complete and is under review' in spite of the official transcript not received.

When will I start receiving admit?
Your application file will not be forwarded to the review committee unless all your supporting documents are received. You must make sure your US University application status is 'Your application is complete and is under review'. Once your application is under review, it will get into the queue and will be deliberated upon by the review committee. It might take 1-2 months before you get an admission decision after your application is complete and submitted for review. For more about this process read this article: When can you expect admission decision from US University?

When can you expect admission decision from your applied US Universities for FALL and SPRING?

This article will provide information regarding the admission decision from the applied US Universities. The important details like time taken by US Universities to provide an admission decision, details about the admission decision, assistantship or fellowship grants in the admission decision and others are covered in this article.

US University admission decision process in detail

When you submit your application and make the necessary US University application fee payment, your application is recorded by the University officials. When all the supporting documents such as the recommendation letters, transcripts, SOP, resume and any other relevant documents are received by the University admissions department, your file is prepared and sent to the appropriate department for review. The review committee consists of professors and officials of the respective department of the University that you have applied to. Based on discussions and deliberations, the US University review committee makes a decision regarding your admission. There are four possible outcomes – admission with aid, admission without aid, decision pending and admission reject.

1. Admission with aid – You have been admitted with some form of financial aid. The aid can be fee waiver, fellowship, scholarship or assistantship – RA or TA. The details of the amount of fee waiver are included in the I-20 as well as the admission decision letter sent by e-mail.
2. Admission without aid – You have been admitted without any form of financial aid. The details of the program and other formalities are included in the admission decision letter sent by e-mail.
3. Decision pending – Your decision might be kept in pending status. Many times, the admission review committee keeps your file aside and visits it after all the decisions are taken. This is done if there is some indecision about giving admission. Your file is revisited after completion of other waiting candidates. Also, there might be some discussion regarding granting financial aid and hence your decision can be postponed by the review committee and you will get a status as pending in your online admission portal.
4. Admission Reject – Your admission application is rejected and you will be given the reasons for rejection in detail in the admission decision e-mail sent by the University.

Time required for US Universities to inform admission decision

There are a large number of applicants every year for both terms FALL and SPRING for all the US Universities. Applicants from every country in the world apply to US Universities for admission every year. The admission process is completely manual and it takes a long time for your file to come before the review committee. It might take several months before you get some admission decision response from the University. The review of your application is made by the review committee in sequential order. Hence, if you have applied early, naturally your decision will be made early. Irrespective of the time when you have applied to the US Universities, the general timeline of your admission decision is as follows:

For FALL applicants – Admission decisions by March

For SPRING applicants – Admission decisions by October

How to select one US University from multiple admits?

This article will help you select a US University from multiple admits. Use the following tips to select one University when you have received many admits. Since students generally apply to as many as 10 Universities, the number of admits received from US Universities are at least 3. Hence selecting one University from many admits is a difficult task.

Check the rankings of US Universities from where you have received admit

You must compare the rankings of the Universities from where you have received admits. Do not check the general rankings of US Universities but check your program specific rankings. Most of the times, the general rankings might not reflect the actual ranking of the degree program that you are going to pursue in that US University. Check the rankings thoroughly. For more about the US University rankings, check the following resource:

US University ranking articles

Compare the locations of the US Universities

Your preferences regarding the location of the University will help you decide from multiple Universities. You will have to stay in the city where your University is located for a minimum of 2 years. You might have some preferences regarding the climate, atmosphere, crowd or type of locality whether cosmopolitan metro or a countryside area around the University. You must make sure what kind of city you want to live in base on the multiple admits that you have received.

Your relatives or close friends in your US University location

Having some known persons or acquaintances in the city where you are going helps a lot in the initial few months of your stay in the US. You feel a lot more secure knowing that you have some close friends or relatives in the city that you are travelling to in USA. So, consider selecting a University where you might have some close friends.

Higher ranked University or University with Scholarship or financial aid

You might have a US University with good ranking and a University which is providing you some financial aid in the form of scholarship or assistantship. In this case deciding between the two is very difficult. If there is no significant difference between the rankings of the Universities, go for the University which is providing some financial aid. But, as a rule, you should not let go of a higher ranked University. The rankings of the US Universities are very important as after completion of your degree, you will be judged based on the ranking of the University wherever you apply for jobs or internships in US. Also, the faculty and fellow students that you will interact with will be better in a higher ranked University. So, if the other US University is higher than about 20 places in the rankings than the US University granting you financial aid, choose the higher ranked University even if you have to pay much higher.

List of state universities in the United States

In the United States, a state college or state university is one of the public colleges or universities funded by or associated with the state government. In some cases, these institutions of higher learning are part of a state university system, while in other cases they are not. Several U.S. territories also administer public colleges and universities. The U.S. federal government does not run colleges or universities except for the service academies, the Community College of the Air Force, the Naval Postgraduate School, the Air Force Institute of Technology, the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, military war colleges and staff colleges, and Haskell Indian Nations University; additionally Gallaudet University and Howard University are private universities that are Federally chartered. However, the federal government does make federal grants to state universities.
Most state universities receive at least part of their funding from the state, although many have substantial income from tuition and fees, endowment proceeds, donations (such as from alumni or philanthropists), and revenue from royalties. State universities usually offer lower tuition costs to in-state residents. According the College Board, public four-year colleges charge on average $7,605 per year in tuition and fees for full-time in-state students and $11,990 for out-of-state students.[1]
Notes:
As a general rule, schools are not alphabetized by their complete names, but rather by the names by which they are normally called. For example, in a list alphabetized by normal rules, "Auburn University" would precede "University of Alabama," but the schools are virtually always referred to in popular conversation as "Auburn" and "Alabama" (followed by a campus identifier if required by the context). Therefore, in this article, "Alabama" precedes "Auburn".
The list also includes schools that grant first-professional doctorates only (e.g., medical schools, law schools, veterinary schools) that are independent of any other school in a state system.

1 Alabama
2 Alaska
3 American Samoa
4 Arizona
5 Arkansas
6 California
7 Colorado
8 Connecticut
9 Delaware
10 District of Columbia
11 Florida
12 Georgia
13 Guam
14 Hawaii
15 Idaho
16 Illinois
17 Indiana
18 Iowa
19 Kansas
20 Kentucky
21 Louisiana
22 Maine
23 Maryland
24 Massachusetts
25 Michigan
26 Minnesota
27 Mississippi
28 Missouri
29 Montana
30 Nebraska
31 Nevada
32 New Hampshire
33 New Jersey
34 New Mexico
35 New York
36 North Carolina
37 North Dakota
38 Northern Mariana Islands
39 Ohio
40 Oklahoma
41 Oregon
42 Pennsylvania
43 Puerto Rico
44 Rhode Island
45 South Carolina
46 South Dakota
47 Tennessee
48 Texas
49 Utah
50 Vermont
51 Virginia
52 Virgin Islands
53 Washington
54 West Virginia
55 Wisconsin
56 Wyoming
57 Notes

Alabama

University of Alabama System
University of Alabama (Tuscaloosa- main campus)
University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB)
University of Alabama in Huntsville
Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University (Alabama A&M or AAMU)
Alabama State University
Athens State University
Auburn University system
Auburn University (Auburn- main campus)
Auburn University at Montgomery
Jacksonville State University
University of Montevallo
University of North Alabama
University of South Alabama
Troy University system
Troy University (Troy- main campus)
Troy University at Dothan
Troy University at Montgomery
Tuskegee University
University of West Alabama
Alaska

University of Alaska System
University of Alaska Anchorage
University of Alaska Fairbanks (main campus)
University of Alaska Southeast
American Samoa

American Samoa Community College (currently offers two-year associate's degrees only)

Arizona

University of Arizona
Arizona State University
Northern Arizona University
Arkansas

University of Arkansas System
University of Arkansas (Fayetteville- main campus)
University of Arkansas – Fort Smith
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
University of Arkansas at Monticello
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
Arkansas State University
Arkansas Tech University
University of Central Arkansas
Henderson State University
Southern Arkansas University

California

California State University system
California State University, Bakersfield
California State University, Channel Islands
California State University, Chico (Chico State)
California State University, Dominguez Hills
California State University, East Bay
California State University, Fresno (Fresno State)
California State University, Fullerton (CSUF or CSF)
Humboldt State University
California State University, Long Beach (Long Beach State or Cal State Long Beach)
California State University, Los Angeles
California Maritime Academy
California State University, Monterey Bay
California State University, Northridge (CSUN)
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (Cal Poly Pomona)
California State University, Sacramento (Sacramento State)
California State University, San Bernardino
San Diego State University (SDSU)
San Francisco State University
San Jose State University (SJSU)
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo (Cal Poly San Luis Obispo or Cal Poly SLO)
California State University, San Marcos
Sonoma State University
California State University, Stanislaus
University of California system
University of California, Berkeley (Cal) - (unofficial flagship campus)
University of California, Davis (UCD)
University of California, Hastings College of the Law (law school; administered independently from the other UC campuses)
University of California, Irvine (UCI)
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
University of California, Merced
University of California, Riverside (UCR)
University of California, San Diego (UCSD)
University of California, San Francisco (UCSF)
University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB)
University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC)

Colorado

Adams State College
University of Colorado system
University of Colorado at Boulder (main campus)
University of Colorado Colorado Springs
University of Colorado Denver
Colorado Mesa University
Colorado School of Mines
Colorado State University (Fort Collins- main campus)
Colorado State University–Pueblo
Fort Lewis College
Metropolitan State University of Denver
University of Northern Colorado
Western State College of Colorado
Connecticut

Connecticut State University System
Central Connecticut State University
Eastern Connecticut State University
Southern Connecticut State University
Western Connecticut State University
University of Connecticut system

Delaware

University of Delaware
Delaware State University
District of Columbia

University of the District of Columbia
Note that the District of Columbia provides tuition grants to its residents toward the difference between in-state and out-of-state tuition at public four-year colleges and universities throughout the US, Guam and Puerto Rico.[2]
Florida

State University System of Florida
Florida A&M University
Florida Atlantic University
Florida Gulf Coast University
Florida International University (FIU; includes (Intercontinental, Hult, Crown and Richmond Universities abroad)
Florida State University
New College of Florida
University of Central Florida (UCF)
University of Florida
University of North Florida
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University of West Florida

Georgia

University System of Georgia
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Fort Valley State University
University of Georgia
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Savannah State University
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University of West Georgia
Guam

University of Guam
Hawaii

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Idaho

Boise State University
University of Idaho
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Illinois

Chicago State University
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Indiana

Ball State University
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Indiana University – Purdue University Columbus (IUPUC)
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Purdue University system
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Indiana University – Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW) - (Purdue appoints chancellor; joint academics with IU.)
Purdue University Calumet
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University of Southern Indiana
Vincennes University
Iowa

University of Iowa
Iowa State University
University of Northern Iowa
Kansas

Emporia State University
Fort Hays State University
University of Kansas
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Pittsburg State University
Wichita State University
Note: Washburn University in Topeka is the only remaining municipally-chartered university in the United States.
Kentucky

Eastern Kentucky University
University of Kentucky
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University of Louisville
Morehead State University
Murray State University
Northern Kentucky University
Western Kentucky University
Louisiana

Louisiana State University System
Louisiana State University at Alexandria
Louisiana State University and A&M College (Baton Rouge- main campus)
Louisiana State University at Eunice
Louisiana State University in Shreveport
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center Shreveport (medical school and allied health)
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center New Orleans (medical school)
Paul M. Hebert Law Center (law school on the main Baton Rouge campus)
University of Louisiana System
Grambling State University
University of Louisiana at Lafayette (main campus)
University of Louisiana at Monroe
University of New Orleans
Louisiana Tech University
McNeese State University
Nicholls State University
Northwestern State University
Southeastern Louisiana University
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Southern University at New Orleans
Southern University at Shreveport
Maine

Maine Maritime Academy
University of Maine System
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University of Maine at Augusta
University of Maine at Farmington
University of Maine at Fort Kent
University of Maine at Machias
University of Maine at Presque Isle
University of Southern Maine
University of Maine Law School
Maryland

Morgan State University
St. Mary's College of Maryland
University System of Maryland
Bowie State University
Coppin State University
Frostburg State University
Salisbury University
Towson University
University of Baltimore
University of Maryland, Baltimore
University of Maryland, Baltimore County
University of Maryland, College Park (main campus)
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
University of Maryland University College
University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science
University of Maryland Biotechnology Institute
Virginia–Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine (constituent college of both the University of Maryland, College Park and Virginia Tech; independent of the University System of Maryland)
Massachusetts

University of Massachusetts system
University of Massachusetts Amherst (main campus)
University of Massachusetts Boston
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
University of Massachusetts Lowell
University of Massachusetts Medical School
State University system
Bridgewater State University
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Salem State University
Westfield State University
Worcester State University
Massachusetts College of Art and Design
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
Massachusetts Maritime Academy
Michigan

Central Michigan University
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Ferris State University
Grand Valley State University
Lake Superior State University
University of Michigan system
University of Michigan (Ann Arbor- main campus)
University of Michigan–Dearborn
University of Michigan-Flint
Michigan State University
Michigan Technological University
Northern Michigan University
Oakland University
Saginaw Valley State University
Wayne State University
Western Michigan University
Minnesota

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities
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Minnesota State University, Mankato
Minnesota State University Moorhead
Metropolitan State University
Southwest Minnesota State University
St. Cloud State University
Winona State University
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University of Minnesota Crookston
University of Minnesota Duluth
University of Minnesota Morris
University of Minnesota Rochester
University of Minnesota Twin Cities (main campus)
Mississippi

Alcorn State University
Delta State University
Jackson State University
Mississippi State University
Mississippi University for Women
Mississippi Valley State University
University of Mississippi
University of Southern Mississippi
Missouri

University of Central Missouri
Harris-Stowe State University
Lincoln University of Missouri
University of Missouri System
University of Missouri (Columbia- main campus)
University of Missouri–Kansas City
Missouri University of Science and Technology
University of Missouri–St. Louis
Missouri Southern State University
Missouri State University
Missouri Western State University
Northwest Missouri State University
Southeast Missouri State University
Truman State University
Montana

Montana State University System
Montana State University (Bozeman) (main campus)
Gallatin College Montana State University (Bozeman)
Montana State University Billings (Billings)
City College at Montana State University Billings (Billings)
Montana State University - Northern (Havre)
Great Falls College Montana State University (Great Falls)
University of Montana System
The University of Montana (Missoula) (main campus)
Missoula College University of Montana (Missoula)
University of Montana Western (Dillon)
Montana Tech of The University of Montana (Butte)
Highlands College of Montana Tech (Butte)
Helena College University of Montana (Helena)
Bitterroot College University of Montana (Hamilton)
Nebraska

Nebraska State College System
Chadron State College
Peru State College
Wayne State College
University of Nebraska system
University of Nebraska-Lincoln (main campus)
University of Nebraska at Kearney
University of Nebraska at Omaha
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Nevada

Nevada System of Higher Education:
Great Basin College (a community college which, in addition to associate's degrees, offers a few bachelor's degrees)
University of Nevada, Reno (main campus)
Nevada State College, Henderson
University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV)
College of Southern Nevada
[edit]New Hampshire

University System of New Hampshire
Granite State College
Keene State College
Plymouth State University
University of New Hampshire
New Jersey

Kean University
The College of New Jersey
University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey
Montclair State University
New Jersey City University
New Jersey Institute of Technology
Ramapo College of New Jersey
Richard Stockton College of New Jersey
Rowan University
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey system
Rutgers University, New Brunswick-Piscataway (main campus)
Rutgers-Newark
Rutgers-Camden
Thomas Edison State College
William Paterson University of New Jersey
New Mexico

University of New Mexico
New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology (New Mexico Tech)
New Mexico State University
New Mexico Highlands University
Eastern New Mexico University
Western New Mexico University
New York

City University of New York (CUNY) system
Colleges
Baruch College
Brooklyn College
City College of New York
College of Staten Island
Hunter College
John Jay College of Criminal Justice
Lehman College
Medgar Evers College
New York City College of Technology
Queens College
Sophie Davis School of Biomedical Education
York College
Graduate and professional schools
CUNY Graduate Center
CUNY Graduate School of Journalism
CUNY School of Law
CUNY School of Professional Studies
CUNY School of Public Health
Sophie Davis School of Biomedical Education
William E. Macaulay Honors College
Community Colleges
Bronx, Queensborough, Borough of Manhattan, Kingsborough, LaGuardia, Hostos, New
State University of New York (SUNY) system
University Centers
University at Albany, State University of New York
Binghamton University
University at Buffalo, The State University of New York
Stony Brook University
Other Doctoral-Granting Institutions
Health Science Center Brooklyn
State University of New York Upstate Medical University
New York State College of Ceramics (contract college at Alfred University)
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (contract college at Cornell University)
College of Human Ecology (contract college at Cornell University)
College of Veterinary Medicine (contract college at Cornell University)
School of Industrial and Labor Relations (contract college at Cornell University)
State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry
State University of New York State College of Optometry
University Colleges
Buffalo State College
Empire State College
State University of New York at Brockport
State University of New York at Cortland
State University of New York at Fredonia
State University of New York at Geneseo
State University of New York at New Paltz
State University of New York at Old Westbury
State University of New York at Oneonta
State University of New York at Oswego
State University of New York at Plattsburgh
State University of New York at Potsdam
State University of New York at Purchase
Technology Colleges
Alfred State College
State University of New York at Canton
State University of New York at Cobleskill
State University of New York at Delhi
State University of New York at Farmingdale
State University of New York at Morrisville
State University of New York Institute of Technology
State University of New York Maritime College
Community Colleges
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Fashion Institute of Technology (a SUNY community college which, in addition to associate's degrees, also offers bachelor's and master's degrees)
North Carolina

University of North Carolina
Appalachian State University
East Carolina University
Elizabeth City State University
Fayetteville State University
North Carolina A&T State University
North Carolina Central University
North Carolina State University
University of North Carolina at Asheville
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
University of North Carolina at Pembroke
University of North Carolina at Wilmington
University of North Carolina School of the Arts
Western Carolina University
Winston-Salem State University
North Dakota

Dickinson State University
Mayville State University
Minot State University
University of North Dakota
North Dakota State University
Valley City State University
Northern Mariana Islands

Northern Marianas College
Ohio

University System of Ohio
University of Akron
Bowling Green State University
BGSU Firelands (Huron)
Central State University
University of Cincinnati system
University of Cincinnati (Cincinnati) (main campus)
University of Cincinnati, Clermont College (Batavia)
University of Cincinnati, Raymond Walters College (Blue Ash)
Cleveland State University
Kent State University system
Miami University system
Miami University (Oxford) (main campus)
Miami University Hamilton
Miami University Middletown
Miami University Dolibois European Center (Differdange, Luxembourg)
The Ohio State University system
Ohio State University (Columbus) (main campus) (flagship)
Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute (Wooster)
Ohio State University, Lima Campus
Ohio State University, Mansfield Campus
Ohio State University, Marion Campus
Ohio State University, Newark Campus
Ohio University system
Ohio University (Athens) (main campus)
Ohio University Chillicothe
Ohio University Eastern (St. Clairsville)
Ohio University Lancaster
Ohio University Pickerington
Ohio University Southern (Ironton)
Ohio University Zanesville
Shawnee State University
University of Toledo
Wright State University
Youngstown State University
Oklahoma

Cameron University
University of Central Oklahoma
East Central University
Langston University
Northeastern State University
Northwestern Oklahoma State University
University of Oklahoma-Norman
University of Oklahoma-Tulsa
University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
Oklahoma Panhandle State University
Oklahoma State University System
Oklahoma State University - Center for Health Sciences
Oklahoma State University - Okmulgee
Oklahoma State University - Oklahoma City
Oklahoma State University - Stillwater (main campus)
Oklahoma State University - Tulsa
Rogers State University
University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma
Southeastern Oklahoma State University
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Oregon

Oregon University System
Eastern Oregon University
University of Oregon
Oregon Health and Science University
Oregon Institute of Technology
Oregon State University
Portland State University
Southern Oregon University
Western Oregon University
Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PaSSHE)
The 14 universities in PaSSHE are state-owned. They are directly governed by gubernatorial appointees sitting on the PaSSHE Board of Governors. Each university also has an independent Council of Trustees appointed by the commonwealth's governor.
State-owned universities:
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
California University of Pennsylvania
Cheyney University of Pennsylvania
Clarion University of Pennsylvania
Clarion University of Pennsylvania, Venango
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP)
Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Academy of Culinary Arts
Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Armstrong
Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Northpointe
Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Punxsutawney
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania
Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania, Clearfield
Mansfield University of Pennsylvania
Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
Commonwealth System of Higher Education
Universities of the Commonwealth System of Higher Education receive public funds and reduce tuition for PA residents. Gubernatorial appointees are always a minority of their respective governing boards.
State-related institutions:
Lincoln University
Pennsylvania State University
administration and multi-college campus at University Park
Penn State Abington
Penn State Altoona
Penn State Berks
Penn State College of Medicine
Penn State Dickinson School of Law
Penn State Erie, The Behrend College
Penn State Great Valley
Penn State Harrisburg
Pennsylvania College of Technology
University College
Penn State Beaver
Penn State Brandywine
Penn State DuBois
Penn State Fayette, The Eberly Campus
Penn State Greater Allegheny
Penn State Hazleton
Penn State Lehigh Valley
Penn State Mont Alto
Penn State New Kensington
Penn State Schuylkill
Penn State Shenango
Penn State Wilkes-Barre
Penn State Worthington Scranton
Penn State York
Temple University
Temple University Ambler
University of Pittsburgh
University of Pittsburgh at Bradford
University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg
University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
University of Pittsburgh at Titusville
[edit]Puerto Rico

University of Puerto Rico system (UPR)
University of Puerto Rico, Medical Sciences Campus (UPR-CM)
University of Puerto Rico at Aguadilla (UPRAG)
University of Puerto Rico at Arecibo (UPRA)
University of Puerto Rico at Bayamón (UPRB)
University of Puerto Rico at Carolina (UPRC)
University of Puerto Rico at Cayey (UPR-Cayey)
University of Puerto Rico at Humacao (UPRH)
University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez (UPRM)
University of Puerto Rico at Ponce (UPRP)
University of Puerto Rico at Rio Piedras (UPR-RP) (main campus)
University of Puerto Rico at Utuado (UPRU)
School of Plastic Arts of Puerto Rico
Conservatory of Music of Puerto Rico
[edit]Rhode Island

Rhode Island College
University of Rhode Island system
[edit]South Carolina

The Citadel
Clemson University
Coastal Carolina University
College of Charleston
Francis Marion University
Lander University
Medical University of South Carolina
University of South Carolina System
University of South Carolina Aiken
University of South Carolina Beaufort
University of South Carolina Columbia (main campus)
University of South Carolina Lancaster
University of South Carolina Salkehatchie
University of South Carolina Sumter
University of South Carolina Union
University of South Carolina Upstate
South Carolina State University
Winthrop University
[edit]South Dakota

Black Hills State University
Dakota State University
Northern State University
University of South Dakota
South Dakota School of Mines & Technology (South Dakota Mines)
South Dakota State University
[edit]Tennessee

Austin Peay State University
East Tennessee State University
University of Memphis
Middle Tennessee State University
University of Tennessee System
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
University of Tennessee at Knoxville (main campus)
University of Tennessee Health Science Center (at Memphis)
University of Tennessee Space Institute (at Tullahoma)
University of Tennessee at Martin
Tennessee State University
Tennessee Technological University
[edit]Texas

University of Houston System
University of Houston
University of Houston–Clear Lake
University of Houston–Downtown
University of Houston–Victoria
Midwestern State University
University of North Texas System
University of North Texas
University of North Texas at Dallas
University of North Texas Health Science Center
Stephen F. Austin State University
The University of Texas System
The University of Texas at Arlington
The University of Texas at Austin
The University of Texas at Brownsville
The University of Texas at Dallas
The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP)
The University of Texas–Pan American
The University of Texas of the Permian Basin
The University of Texas at San Antonio
The University of Texas at Tyler
Texas A&M University System
Prairie View A&M University
Tarleton State University
Texas A&M International University
Texas A&M University
Texas A&M University–Commerce
Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi
Texas A&M University–Kingsville
Texas A&M University–Texarkana
West Texas A&M University
Texas Southern University
Texas State University System
Lamar University
Sam Houston State University
Sul Ross State University
Texas State University–San Marcos
Texas Tech University System
Angelo State University
Texas Tech University
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
[edit]Utah

Southern Utah University
University of Utah
Utah State University
Utah Valley University
Weber State University
[edit]Vermont

Vermont State Colleges
Castleton State College
Community College of Vermont
Johnson State College
Lyndon State College
Vermont Technical College
University of Vermont
[edit]Virginia

Christopher Newport University
Eastern Virginia Medical School
George Mason University
James Madison University
Longwood University
University of Mary Washington
Norfolk State University
Old Dominion University
Radford University
University of Virginia
University of Virginia's College at Wise
Virginia Commonwealth University
Virginia Military Institute (VMI)
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech)
Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine (a constituent of both Virginia Tech and the University of Maryland, College Park)
Virginia State University
The College of William & Mary
[edit]Virgin Islands

University of the Virgin Islands system
University of the Virgin Islands- St. Croix
University of the Virgin Islands- St. Thomas
[edit]Washington

Central Washington University
Eastern Washington University
The Evergreen State College
Gonzaga University
University of Washington system (Seattle, Tacoma and Bothell campuses)
Washington State University system (Pullman, Spokane, Tri-Cities and Vancouver campuses)
Western Washington University
Whitman College
Whitworth College
[edit]West Virginia

Concord University
Fairmont State University
Glenville State College
Marshall University
Marshall University Graduate College
Shepherd University
University of Charleston
West Liberty University
West Virginia University system
Potomac State College of West Virginia University
West Virginia University (Morgantown- main campus)
West Virginia University Institute of Technology (WVU Tech)
West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine
West Virginia State University
[edit]Wisconsin

University of Wisconsin System
University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire
University of Wisconsin–Green Bay (also known as "Green Bay", especially in an athletic context)
University of Wisconsin–La Crosse
University of Wisconsin–Madison (flagship campus)
University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee (also known as "Milwaukee", especially in an athletic context)
University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh
University of Wisconsin–Parkside
University of Wisconsin–Platteville
University of Wisconsin–River Falls
University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point
University of Wisconsin–Stout
University of Wisconsin–Superior
University of Wisconsin–Whitewater
University of Wisconsin Colleges (13 two-year colleges)
University of Wisconsin–Baraboo/Sauk County
University of Wisconsin–Barron County
University of Wisconsin–Fond du Lac
University of Wisconsin–Fox Valley
University of Wisconsin–Manitowoc
University of Wisconsin–Marathon County
University of Wisconsin–Marinette
University of Wisconsin–Marshfield/Wood County
University of Wisconsin–Richland
University of Wisconsin–Rock County
University of Wisconsin–Sheboygan
University of Wisconsin–Washington County
University of Wisconsin–Waukesha
University of Wisconsin Colleges Online
[edit]Wyoming

University of Wyoming

IMPORTANCE of STEM

STEM fields is an acronym for the fields of study in the categories of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. The acronym has been used regarding access to United States work visas for immigrants who are skilled in these fields. It has also become commonplace in education discussions as a reference to the shortage of skilled workers and inadequate education in these areas. The initiative began to address the perceived lack of qualified candidates for high-tech jobs. It also addresses concern that the subjects are often taught in isolation, instead of as an integrated curriculum. Maintaining a citizenry that is well versed in the STEM fields is a key portion of the public education agenda of the United States.

In 2012, the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced an expanded list of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) designated-degree programs that qualify eligible graduates on student visas for an optional practical training (OPT) extension. Under the OPT program, international students who graduate from colleges and universities in the United States are able to remain in the country and receive training through work experience for up to 12 months. Students who graduate from a designated STEM degree program can remain for an additional 17 months on an OPT STEM extension.

An exhaustive list of STEM disciplines does not exist, but the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement lists disciplines including:

Physics

Actuarial Science

Chemistry

Mathematics

Statistics

Computer Science

Psychology

Biochemistry

Robotics

Computer Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Electronics

Mechanical Engineering

Industrial Engineering

Civil Engineering

Aerospace Engineering

Chemical Engineering

Astrophysics

Astronomy

Optics

Nanotechnology

Nuclear Physics

Mathematical Biology

Operations Research

Neurobiology

Biomechanics

Bioinformatics

Acoustical Engineering

Geographic Information Systems

Atmospheric Sciences

The National Science Foundation is the only American federal agency whose mission includes support for all fields of fundamental science and engineering, except for medical sciences. It lists its disciplinary program areas as:

Biological Sciences

Computer & Information Science & Engineering

Education and Human Resources

Engineering

Environmental Research & Education

Geosciences

International Science & Engineering

Mathematical & Physical Sciences

Social, Behavioral & Economic Sciences

Cyber infrastructure

Polar Programs

The Department of Labor identifies fourteen sectors that are "projected to add substantial numbers of new jobs to the economy or affect the growth of other industries or are being transformed by technology and innovation requiring new sets of skills for workers."

Advanced Manufacturing

Automotive

Construction

Financial Services

Geospatial Technology

Homeland Security

Information Technology

Transportation

Aerospace

Biotechnology

Energy

Healthcare

Hospitality

Retail

A bright future for STEM graduates

Professor Heiko Schröder, Head of the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology's School of Computer Science and Information Technology, a leading innovator in science and technology programs, predicts a bright future for those graduating from STEM programs: "Worldwide there are predictions that tell us that IT will grow again very significantly and the shortage of jobs in the industry is already apparent so we expect a growth in student numbers. We also know that industry investment in terms of IT, both computers and software, will grow more than ever before. American predictions are that the spending of companies on computers will grow by a factor of five in the next ten years and spending on software will multiply by more than a factor of two and with these increases that will make the spending on IT by far the biggest investment that companies have to make

Excellent employment prospects

As investment in research and development continues to grow and is supported by more open government policies, the growth of the science and technology sectors is likely to continue at an increasing pace over the next 20 to 30 years. Yet, according to the figures released by the Paris based Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) in 2007, the number of qualified graduates leaving university-level education in fields such as mathematics, physics and chemistry has declined by up to 50 per cent over the last eight to ten years. This will certainly have an impact on the employment prospects of anyone graduating in a related field in the coming years.

The shift to a more technologically and scientifically driven global economy can only be good news for international graduates in the STEM subjects. With the number of appropriately qualified STEM graduates below the level of current global demand, employment prospects are buoyant, even in light of the current economic uncertainty. Countries as diverse as China, Denmark, Finland and Malaysia have prioritized so-called innovation strategies to develop their capacity in research and development in the fields of biotechnology, information technology, mobile communications and genetic research, all of which require skilled Masters and PhD graduates. Such demand is likely to only increase. According to the executive search firm Heidrick and Struggles's 2007 Mapping Global Talent report, developed in association with the Economist Intelligence Unit, the demographic patterns of China and India coupled with the countries' strong focus on the STEM subjects will have a profound impact on both their national and the international labour markets: "We can predict that these two countries will yield an increasing number of talented graduates in the hi-tech sector given their strong tradition of engineering and science at the university level."

But what does this mean for prospective international applicants to Masters and PhD degrees in the STEM subjects? In reality, this change in the world's demand for qualified, highly skilled graduates in science and technology establishes an entirely new kind of labour market. 

 If Chinese and Indian students, approximately 75,000 of whom are currently pursuing STEM graduate programs in the UK and the USA alone, return home after their degrees, attracted by the increasingly lucrative employment opportunities available there, who will fill the local UK and US vacancies? With national student numbers in these subjects continuing to decline, employers are likely to seek STEM graduates from a far broader range of sources than ever before, establishing a dynamic and, in some cases volatile, labour market where those with the right qualifications are in the strongest position.


SOURCES: FORBES and US home land,wikipedia

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