Overview for International Students

How is graduate education organized and delivered in the USA?

• Higher Education in Science and Engineering: US National Science Foundation
• Institutional and Program Titles and Designations: US Network for Education Information (USNEI)
• International Visitors Guide to Higher Education in the USA: American Council on Education

How are quality standards maintained for US higher education?

• About Accreditation: US Council for Higher Education Accreditation

Where can I find out more about distance learning?

• Distance Education: The American Distance Education Consortium (ADEC)
• Distance Learning: Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC)

• Online and Distance Learning Data - Petersons Data

What are the trends in international student enrollments at colleges and universities in the USA?

• Report - S&E Indicators 2018 | NSF - National Science Foundation
• Open Doors: The Institute for International Education

Updated October 20, 2021