Chennai, Sept 24: EducationUSA’s Virtual U.S. University Fair in October 2020 is a unique opportunity for students to interact directly with U.S. university representatives and chat with EducationUSA advisers to understand the wide spectrum of educational opportunities available in the United States, all from the safety and comfort of their home. The virtual fair will bring together more than 100 accredited U.S. universities and colleges that represent a wide geographic area in the United States and offer a range of academic programs at undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels.
For students seeking Master’s or PhD degree programs in the United States, the U.S. University Graduate Virtual Fair will be held on October 2 and 3 from 5:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., Indian Standard Time. Please register at http://bit.ly/EdUSAFair20EmbWeb.
For high school students seeking Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree programs in the United States, the U.S. University Undergraduate Virtual Fair will be held on October 9 and 10 from 5:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., Indian Standard Time. Please register at http://bit.ly/UGEdUSAFair20EmbWeb.
Participating in the fair will help students and their parents to gather valuable information about academic programs, campus life, financial aid options, application procedures, and safety precautions at U.S. universities in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Highlights of the fair:
- Chat one-to-one with U.S. university representatives and get questions answered on programs, application processes, and financial aid at these universities.
- Download the latest brochures and course descriptions of universities at your convenience during the fair.
- Interact with EducationUSA India advisers, a U.S. Department of State network of advising centers that provide accurate, current, and comprehensive information on the U.S. university application process. EducationUSA is the official source of information on U.S. higher education!
- Meet with testing organizations and discuss the latest testing updates.
- Attend useful and engaging sessions on various aspects of the application, admission, and student visa process.
For more information, please email chennai@educationusa.org
About EducationUSA
EducationUSA is a global network of advising centers in 170 countries that is supported by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA). In India, EducationUSA centers at the United States-India Educational Foundation (USIEF) actively promote U.S. higher education by providing information about educational institutions in the U.S. and guidance to qualified individuals on how best to access the opportunities. Link: https://educationusa.state.gov/
EducationUSA Centers reach prospective student audiences through education fairs and outreach events at schools, universities, and other public venues. Extending outreach beyond personal interaction, the EducationUSA network reaches millions of students through online sessions and social media platforms to provide accurate, comprehensive, and current information about studying in the United States.
About United States–India Educational Foundation (USIEF)
USIEF was established in 1950 under a bilateral agreement on educational exchange between India and the United States. In addition to hosting the EducationUSA program, USIEF promotes mutual understanding between Indians and Americans through the educational exchange of outstanding scholars, professionals, and students under the umbrella of Fulbright, Fulbright-Nehru, and other prestigious grants and scholarships. To learn more, please visit: http://www.usief.org.in/ or email usiefchennai@usief.org.in.
About Yashna Trust, Bengaluru
Yashna Trust-EducationUSA Bengaluru is an independent organization that functions as the only official U.S. Department of State supported EducationUSA advising center in Karnataka. To learn more, please visit: https://www.yashnatrust.org/ or email Bangalore@educationusa.org.
