Country Profile USA
Geographical Location | North America |
Capital | Washington DC |
Size | 9.8 million sq km |
Neighbouring countries | Canada, Mexico |
Population | 316 million |
Weather | |
Main Airports | J F Kennedy New York, Los Angeles airport, O’Hare Airport Chicago |
Average Number of International students | 886,052 (2013/2014) |
Length of Higher Education Academic Programs
Foundation/ Bridging/ Preparation Year | 1 academic year |
First Degree (Bachelor) | 4 academic years |
Postgraduate Certificate | 1 academic year |
Postgraduate Diploma | 1 academic year |
Master Foundation/Pre-Master | 1.2&3 terms |
Second Degree (Master) | 2 year |
Third Degree (PhD) | 5 years |