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EDUCATION/STUDYING IN THE U.S.
"The doors of U.S. educational institutions are open to all qualified students
from around the world. The United States is proud of an educational system
that attracts students and scholars from across the globe. In the words
of President Bush, "We encourage international students to take part in
our educational system...The relationships that are formed between individuals
from different countries, as part of international education programs and
exchanges...foster goodwill that develops into vibrant, mutually beneficial
partnerships among nations."
Marshall Plan 60th Anniversary, Remarks by U.S. Ambassador Susan McCaw, Belvedere Palace, Vienna, Austria, June 5, 2007
The Marshall Plan - Commemorating the 60th Anniversary, web page, Public Affairs Section/U.S. Embassy Vienna
60 Jahre Marshall-Plan, web page, Austrian Federal Ministry of Economics and Labour
GENERAL INFORMATION
- Education USA (Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs/U.S.
Department of State) - information for international students about studying in the United States, including links to accredited colleges and universities in the United States, information about visa and links to educational advising centers around the world
- Fulbright Commission
(Austrian-American Educational Commission-AAEC), offers concise information,
much of it in German, about the high school year in the U.S., costs
of studying in the U.S., accreditation, selecting a university, timetable
for application, summer programs, application, financial aid, visa information,
tax obligations, internships, distance education, credential evaluation,
English courses in the U.S., etc.
- If You Want to Study in the U.S.
- Centre International Universitaire (CIU)
U.S. GOVERNMENT RESOURCES
- U.S.
Network of Education Information (USNEI) (U.S. Department of Education)
- an interagency and public/private partnership whose mission is to
provide official information assistance for anyone seeking information
about U.S. education
- Education
in the U.S. - links compiled by the Bureau of International Information
Programs/U.S. Department of State
- State
Education Agencies - information, resources, and technical assistance
on educational matters (Education Resource Organizations Directory/U.S.
Department of Education)
- Students.gov -
Student gateway to the U.S. Government - a cooperative effort between
federal agencies, students, and other parts of the higher education
community, under the leadership of the U.S. Department of Education.
SEARCHING for UNIVERSITIES, COLLEGES and SCHOOLS
- Search
for Schools, Colleges, and Libraries - National Center for Education
Statistics/U.S. Department of Education
- Peterson's Educational
Portal - education resource with information about colleges and
universities, graduate programs, distance learning, summer opportunities,
study abroad, financial aid, test preparation, etc.
- Study in the USA
- an education guide for international students with information on
undergraduate and graduate programs, English language programs and summer
programs
- Council on International
Educational Exchange (CIEE) - information about language courses,
internships, international study programs, etc.
- Study Abroad
- resource for study abroad information, including material on summer
programs, language programs and internships
- Study
Abroad Directory - source for study abroad programs, overseas universities,
and language schools around the world
- College
Board - Find colleges and universities by major, location, type, etc.
- CollegeSource
- college information resources
- For additional information also contact the International Offices
at Austrian Universities, e.g. Research Service and International
Relations Office/University of Vienna
INDIVIDUAL UNIVERSITY HOMEPAGES
RANKINGS
ENGLISH LANGUAGE COURSES in the U.S.
- Learning
English in the USA - Fulbright Commission (Austrian-American Educational
Commission-AAEC) (in German)
- See also section above: "Searching for Universities, Colleges and
Schools"
SCHOLARSHIPS/GRANTS
TESTS
The Fulbright Commission
has compiled information (in German) about "Standardized
admission tests for studying in the US" and "New
testing modalities."
The Austro-American
Institute of Education/Amerika-Institut also offers information about
the tests.
Note: The Amerika-Institut administers the TOEFL test(Test of English
as a Foreign Language), but does not accept applications. These have to
be directed to the Educational
Testing Service/ETS.
- Educational Testing
Service - private educational testing and measurement organization
- ECFMG (Educational
Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates)
- GMAT (Graduate
Management Admission Test)
- GRE (Graduate Record
Examinations)
- LSAT (Law School
Admission Test)
- SAT
(Scholastic Assessment Test)
- TOEFL
(Test of English as a Foreign Language)
- USMLE (United
States Medical Licensing Examination)
STUDENT VISA INFORMATION
EXCHANGE ORGANIZATIONS in Austria
INTERNSHIPS
- Praktika
- Fulbright Commission (Austrian-American Educational Commission-AAEC) (in German)
- Vienna International Exchange
- Intern Abroad
- a source for paid and volunteer, academic and non-academic internships,
as well as college credit practical training programs around the world
- Association for International
Practical Training (AIPT) - AIPT promotes international understanding
through cross-cultural, on-the-job, practical training exchanges for
students and professionals in over 50 countries around the world. As
a J-1 visa sponsor designated by the U.S. Department of State, AIPT
is authorized to arrange on-the-job training programs.
- See also section above: "Searching for Universities, Colleges and
Schools"
REPORTS and STATISTICAL INFORMATION
ELECTRONIC JOURNALS
(published by the Bureau of International Information Programs/U.S. Department
of State)
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e-mail: embassy@usembassy.at
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