STUDY IN THE
UNITED STATES
Joshua Lustig
Why Study in the USA?
QUALITY
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Excellence in education.
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Facilities and faculty are considered the best.
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35 of Top 50 Global Universities are in the United States
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http://www.usnews.com/education/best-global-universities/rankings
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Accreditation systems and strong financial base ensure
high standards.
Why Study in the USA?
CHOICE
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7,000+ higher education institutions
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1,700 universities offer graduate study
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Factors like weather, distance, tuition cost, and
Why Study in the USA?
RESOURCES
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Unparalleled Research Budgets
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U.S. universities spent $66.4 billion on research in 2015.
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Many top universities have sizeable endowments
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Work collaboratively with other departments and
72%
Business
Federal government
Universities
Nonprofit organizations
State & Local Government
$66.4 Billion
Source of Funds
SOURCE: National Science Foundation, National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics, National Patterns of R&D Resources
Why Study in the USA?
NETWORKING
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258 Nobel Prize winners
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Plug into the most dynamic scientific community
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Meet tomorrow’s leaders in your field….from around the world.
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Over 1 million international students studying in the U.S. –
largest number from Asia
What is EducationUSA ?
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The U.S. Department of State network of over
400
international student
advising centers in more than
170
countries and all of its services and
information
FREE of charge
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Promotes
U.S. higher education
to students around the world by offering
accurate, comprehensive, and current information about opportunities
to study at accredited postsecondary institutions in the United States
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9
advisors with
8
centers in Indonesia
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Jakarta (2) : MyAmerica U.S. Embassy Jakarta and @america
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Medan: U.S. Consulate Medan
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Banda Aceh: UIN Ar-Raniry Banda Aceh
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Makassar: American Corner in University of Hasanuddin
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Malang: American Corner in University of Muhammadiyah Malang
What does offer?
1. FREE one-on-one consultation services
2. FREE mentorship programs
3. FREE pre-departure orientations
4. FREE information sessions
Why Study in the
United States?
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Most prestigious, top-ranked schools in the world
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Known for quality and flexibility of its facilities,
faculty, and programs
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Cutting-edge research
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Life Experience – diversity
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Strong professional network
Top Nuclear Engineering Masters Programs
Rank
Institution
Enrollment
(in Engineering)
1
University of Michigan
3,364
2
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
3,123
3
Texas A&M University
3,480
4
University of Wisconsin-Madison
1,939
5
University of California – Berkeley
1,973
6
North Carolina State University
3,362
7
University of Tennessee
1,008
8
Georgia Institute of Technology
7,504
9
University of Illinois – Urbana-Champaign
3,421
10
Pennsylvania State University
1,840
10
Purdue University
3,542
Top Materials Engineering Masters Programs
Rank
Institution
Enrollment
(in Engineering)
1
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
3,123
2
Northwestern University
1,980
2
UC – Santa Barbara
743
4
Stanford University
3,601
4
University of Illinois – Urbana-Champaign
3,421
6
UC – Berkeley
1,973
7
California Institute of Technology
545
8
Georgia Institute of Technology
7,504
9
Cornell University
2,001
9
University of Michigan
3,364
In 2016/2017, there were
8,776
Indonesian students studying
in the United States
Indonesia is the
19
th
leading place of origin for
students coming to the United
Gain your degree from a U.S. institution!
Degree Options in the U.S.
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Masters
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PhD
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Professional:
Medical, Dental,
Pharmacy, Law, Business
Typical Application Requirements
1. A completed application form
2. Application fee ($50-100 per university)
3. Admissions exam scores:
- For undergraduate: TOEFL iBT or IELTS and SAT
- For Graduate: TOEFL iBT or IELTS and GRE or GMAT
4. Essays : Personal Statement or Study Objective)
5. Transcript
6. 2-3 letters of reference
7. Interview
(for some universities)
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American universities use a holistic approach when reviewing applicants.
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American universities also put high value on character, extracurricular
Search Tools and Resources
EducationUSA
Free services provided by 9 Advisors in 8 centers in
Indonesia and thorough website/app.
Petersons
Fantastic tools and resources for graduate study
preparations, including GRE.
CHEA
Database of accredited American education
institutions.
U.S. Embassy Jakarta
Information on Student Visas and list of exchange
programs.
Numbeo, Foreign Credits, etc.
Lembaga Pengolaan Dana Pendidikan (LPDP) Scholarship
LPDP is a scholarship program funded by
the Indonesian government through the
use of National Trust for Education
Development (DPPN) and is managed by
LPDP to finance higher education in master
or doctoral program in higher education in
Indonesian or overseas institutions.
For more information:
FULBRIGHT SCHOLARSHIP
MASTER'S DEGREE PROGRAM
Fulbright Master's Degree Program
DOCTORAL DEGREE PROGRAM
Fulbright Ph.D. Degree Program
RESEARCH PROGRAMS
Fulbright Doctoral Dissertation Program
Fulbright Senior Research Program
Fulbright U.S.-ASEAN Visiting Scholar Initiative Program
SPECIAL PROGRAM
Global Undergraduate Exchange Program
For more information:
www.aminef.or.id
Youth Program
Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI)
Ages
:
18 and 35
Contact information
: YSEALIjkt@state.gov
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Over 90% student visa
applicants are approved.
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Student visas are received
an average
3 days
from
JAKARTA
• U.S. Embassy Jakarta, Annex
MyAmerica
Jl. Budi Kemuliaan 1, Jakarta 10110 Phone: (021) 3435 9573
E-mail:Jakarta@educationusa.or.id
Hours: 7:30 am – 4 pm (appointment needed)
• @america
Pacific Place Mall, 3rd Floor #325 Jl. Jendral Sudirman Kav. 52-53
Kebayoran Baru, Central Jakarta, 12190 E-mail: atamerica@educationusa.or.id
Hours: Tuesday - Friday: 1 - 9 pm; Saturday: 10 am – 9 pm
h
BANDA ACEH
• EducationUSA Banda Aceh
Universitas Islam Nasional Ar-Raniry
Level 2, Gedung Museum UIN Ar-Raniry Jl. Syekh Abdul Rauf No. 1, Darussalam E-mail:aceh@educationusa.or.id
MAKASSAR
• American Corner
Universitas Hassanudin Library, Level 2 Kampus Tamanlarea, Makassar
Phone: (0411) 580 075
E-mail:makassar@educationusa.or.id
MALANG
• American Corner
Universitas Muhammadiyah Malang Library, Level 3 Jl. Raya Tlogomas 246, Malang 65113
Phone: (0341) 463 345
E-mail:malang@educationusa.or.id
MEDAN
• EducationUSA Medan
U.S. Consulate Medan
Uni Plaza Building (West Tower), Level 4 Jl. Let. Jend. M. T. Haryono A-1, Medan 20231 E-mail:medan@educationusa.or.id
Hours: 9 am - 5 pm
SURABAYA
• My America
U.S. Consulate General Surabaya
Jl. Citra Raya Niaga No. 2, Surabaya 60217 Phone: (031) 297 5300
E-mail:surabaya@educationusa.or.id
• EducationUSA Surabaya
Universitas Surabaya International Village, Level 2 Jl. Kalirungkut – Tenggilis, Surabaya 60293
Phone: (031) 298 1312, (031) 298 1320 E-mail:surabaya@educationusa.or.id
Hours: 9 am - 3 pm
Education USA:
www.EducationUSA.state.gov
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