Big Turnout for EducationUSA University Fair in Hyderabad
Over 3,000 students interested in studying in the United States registered for the event, which featured in-person discussions with U.S. universities representatives, EducationUSA advisers, and U.S. Consulate visa officials.
Hyderabad: EducationUSA at the United States-India Educational Foundation (USIEF), Hyderabad hosted a university fair Saturday, August 26 at the Novotel International Centre, Hitech City, Hyderabad.
Over 3,000 students interested in studying in the United States registered for the event, which featured in-person discussions with U.S. universities representatives, EducationUSA advisers, and U.S. Consulate visa officials.
Acting U.S. Consul-General and Consular Chief Rebekah Drame opened the event, which kicked off in Hyderabad to be followed by an eight-city tour of India, including Mumbai, Pune, New Delhi, Ahmedabad, Kolkata, and Chennai, and concluding in Bengaluru on September 3rd.
Representatives from 40 accredited universities and colleges in the United States participated, representing a diverse geographical and academic landscape and offering a range of academic programs at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels. Visa officials from the U.S. Consulate in Hyderabad also attended to answer questions about the U.S. student visa application process.
Ms. Drame remarked on the growing ties and strength of U.S.-India educational partnerships, adding that these in-person events are important to help students and parents make informed choices about U.S. higher education options, learn about the U.S. students visa application process, and become aware of other aspects of studying and living in the United States.
“The mission of EducationUSA is, at its core, to help the millions of students it works with every year have a successful future,” she stated.
As the United States is the most popular international study destination for Indian students, EducationUSA’s university fairs throughout India play a key role by providing students and parents with authentic and unbiased information, and helping them take advantage of the wide variety of education options available at U.S. college campuses.
As U.S. Ambassador Eric Garcetti stated, “We welcome the opportunity to help Indian students achieve their dreams. Whether you are researching your options at an American Center, walking through the application process with EducationUSA, or enjoying the world-class instruction and facilities you will find on a U.S. campus, the United States is honored to support you on your road to success.”
About EducationUSA in India
EducationUSA is the official source of information about U.S. higher education and a member of the U.S. Department of State’s network of over 430 international student advising centers worldwide. EducationUSA Centers reach prospective student audiences through education fairs and outreach at schools, universities, and other public events through in-person and online sessions as well as social media platforms to provide accurate, comprehensive, and current information about studying in the United States.
The eight EducationUSA centers in Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai, and New Delhi are hosted by different organizations in India: The United States-India Educational Foundation (USIEF); Indo-American Education Society in Ahmedabad; Yashna Trust in Bengaluru; and USIEF in Hyderabad. Learn more at https://www.facebook.com/EducationUSAIndia or contact [email protected]
