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STUDY IN THE UNITED STATES
Education is to get where you can start to learn
- George Aiken
InfoUSA
An overview of the political system, economy, history and geography of the United
States with links to information that answers frequently asked questions about
the United States.
The Swedish Fulbright Commission
The Swedish Fulbright Commission provides educational advising services on studying in the United States. It also offers grants to
Swedish graduate students and visiting lecturers/research scholars to study, lecture or conduct research in the United States.
The Fulbright link offers assistance on how to prepare for undergraduate study in the United
States and offers grants to scholars.
Study in the USA
Study in the USA is the education guide for international students. Here you can access information about
universities and colleges in the U.S. or choose an intensive English program.
Petersons
Petersons is one of the most comprehensive education resources on the web. It hosts thousands of
pages of information on elementary and secondary schools, colleges and universities,
professional degree programs, summer programs and more.
The Swedish National Agency for Higher Education
The Swedish National Agency for Higher Education is a first step for those Swedish students wanting to enroll in higher education
in the United States. It offers hands on information on how to apply for university study abroad. It gives advice and
explains the U.S. education system, degrees, qualifications, exchange programs, finances, visa requirements and much more.
Student Visas
The Consular Section at the U.S. Embassy in Stockholm issues student visas. Here is an explanation of what
type of visa is needed for foreign students in the U.S.
American Universities
This link lists American universities granting bachelor or advanced degrees in alphabetical order.
The TOEFL Test
The Test of English as a Foreign Language is used to evaluate the English
proficiency of people whose native language is not English and it is often required when applying for university. TOEFL OnLine provides
helpful information for persons seeking to take the test, such as professionals working in areas
of teaching, admissions, and international students and researchers.
Ask Eric
Ask Eric is a personalized Internet-based service providing educational information to teachers, librarians, administrators,
parents and others.
U.S. Department of Education
This offers an overview of the U.S. Department of Education, its policies and projects.
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