TYPES OF HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTES IN USA

When it comes to overseas education, the USA always tops to attract students from all over the world. And of course, it is the dream destination for most of the students who want to study abroad. USA offers students to gain first- hand experience in cutting edge technology. It has pre-eminent academic excellence which is enough to appeal to students worldwide.

USA is known for its prestigious and challenging university systems that have gained outstanding reputations worldwide. It is home to several colleges and universities administering A grade excellence in disparate courses.

There are various types of higher education institutes in the USA at all levels.

1.   LIBERAL ARTS COLLEGES IN USA

As the name suggests, these are the colleges whose cynosure is undergraduate courses. The students enrolled in these colleges get expertise in particular fields of humanities, sciences, and social science subjects. The admission standards of these colleges are excessively vigorous. These courses provide a comprehensive overview of all aspects of humanities and sciences. This kind of study provides a strong foundation in that subject. Some of the liberal arts colleges’ in the USA are Amherst College, Williams College, Pomona College, Wellesley College, etc.

2.   PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES

Just like India, USA’s public universities are also administered by the state government. These universities receive funding from the state or federal government which in turn collect taxes from people for running such kinds of government institutions. These universities are less expensive as compared to private ones but only for those living in the state. For overseas students,  these universities are also expensive but still they offer exceptional learning opportunities. Some notorious universities under this category are The University of California, University of Texas, Pennsylvania State University, University of Virginia, etc.

3.   PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES

Private universities are not managed by governmental authorities. They receive funding from private institutions or from the alumni or faculty grants. These universities also offer diversified courses of all streams. Private universities are able to attract and retain their faculty members. The environment of these universities  is full of academic programs. Although the fees of these universities are very high for international students, on the other side, the practical experience gained from these universities is worth it. Most of the notorious Universities in the USA are private. Some notable universities that are famous worldwide are Harvard University, Stanford University, Yale university, etc.

4.   TECHNICAL SCHOOLS

These schools provide courses based on technical knowledge such as engineering and science. Graduated students who have a strong grip in all the subjects of science mostly come to these schools. The schools that fall under this category are California Polytechnic Institute, Georgia Institute of Technology, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Mitchell Technical Institute, etc.

5.   COMMUNITY COLLEGES

These are those types of colleges that offer certificate courses, diploma courses and associate degrees. Some of the most prominent community colleges of the USA are Santa Barbara City College, Broward College, Meridian Community College, Santa Fe College, Flint Hills Technical College, etc.

6.   IVY LEAGUE SCHOOLS

It’s a group of eight elite universities of Northeast USA. These are known for their highly competitive admission, academic excellence and high profile opportunities. These universities are very expensive in terms of feasibility. Out of the 45 men who served as President of the USA had graduated from a University that is part of Ivy League School. The eight members of this league are Harvard University, Yale University, University of Pennsylvania, Princeton University, Columbia University, Brown University, Dartmouth College and Cornell University.