Stem Course in USA for Indian Students

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As mentioned earlier, the STEM course encompasses other science, technology, engineering, and mathematics courses. Since its inception, universities worldwide now include STEM courses as part of what they offer. Part of the goal of the course is to broaden young minds by providing a suitable platform that enables them to explore their interest and potential.

STEM courses have led to professions among the most popular and highly paid careers. And since the US is a dominant player in this field, their universities ensure that they have all it takes to be the best. The STEM course makes up the foundation of scientific and technological innovations in the US. This would help in improving the overall quality of life.

For international students, studying a STEM course in the USA means choosing from top IVY league universities that offer different courses that match what they have always wanted.

Still not sure if a STEM course is the right path for you? Let's make things easy for you by showing you all the fantastic benefits of pursuing a STEM course in the USA. Apart from the fact that the USA is one of the top destinations for study for international students and Indians alike, below are other significant advantages of pursuing STEM in the US.

• STEM offers you the platform to work with the latest technology to find novel solutions to real-life problems.
• With STEM, you stand a chance of finding new and better cures for diseases.
• When you study STEM in the USA, you learn from like-minded, highly enthusiastic people about their work.
• STEM courses require the first-hand approach. In the US, you undoubtedly get that form of teaching which ensures that you can apply the knowledge to a practical application after graduation.
• You get to develop your adaptability, research, and communication skills that provide the task to be done in the best possible way.
• Last but not least, the STEM field has many job opportunities that come with high salaries.

Also, they have OPT (optional practical training) in the US, which allows you to stay back and work for a year. And international students who studied a STEM course can extend the OPT by two years.

Whole meaning	Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
Levels of Study	Undergraduate and Post-graduate
Popular STEM Specialisations	Computer engineering, Nuclear engineering, Aerospace Engineering, and Petroleum engineering, among others
Eligibility Criteria	Undergraduate – high school in science stream Masters – undergraduate in a relevant field
Admission Tests	Undergraduate – SAT Exam Masters - GRE Exam
Average tuition fees	$60,000 - $80000
Average salary	$ 87000 annually
Top recruiters	Amazon and Google, among others

We have researched and put together a comprehensive list of the top universities in the USA for STEM courses. Find them below.

Name of University	Tuition Fees in USD
California Institute of Technology	58,364
Harvard University	51,925
Carnegie Mellon University	58,924
Pennsylvania State University	35,514
Princeton University	52,800
University of North Carolina	36,159
Stanford University	53,529

Every university has its eligibility criteria for international students. However, the requirement includes an English proficiency score, a US student visa, and academic qualifications. Below is the summary of the eligibility requirement for STEM courses in the US.

• To study stem at the post-graduate level, you need to have a bachelor's degree of 3-4 years in a relevant field.
• You need to acquire your F-1 US student visa.
• You need to submit all the required documents.
• Check your intended university to see if you are eligible for STEM OPT
• You will also need GMAT/GRE tests to score and an English proficiency exam score.

Usually, once you complete a STEM course in the US, you are eligible for it for the OPT. However, bear in mind that you can't apply for more than twice, and you will need to have a work experience of 20 hours a week to be eligible.

Most universities have an online application link where you click, and it will take you to the application form. In the form, you will be required to add all the required details, such as your personal information and academic qualification, and upload the necessary documents. You should start and submit your application early to boost your acceptance percentage.

You will be notified once you have submitted the online application form. You will receive an email acknowledgement with your login information that enables you to access your status page. You get to see what you submitted about your status and age and if anything is missing or requires additional documents. Other things you need to take note of include:-

• Scanned copy of your passport
• Your academic transcript (the official version)
• Resume
• Letter of recommendation
• Statement of purpose
• Reference letters (you will need two)
• A translated version of your degree certificate if it is not in English already
• English language proficiency

Once you have all the above and are sure that you didn't miss anything from the university, you are good to go.

Its no doubt that the USA has some of the best universities to study STEM courses. Many universities offer one-year courses in engineering, Biomedical science, and Astronomy. It is an in-depth accelerated program that allows international students to earn their degrees in less time.

These were some of the best STEM scholarships in the United States.

Scholarship	Provided by	Amount	Eligibility
PixelPlex Bi-Annual Stem Scholarship	PixelPlex	$2000	Must be a citizen of the US, permanent resident, or have been offered admission into a university to study a STEM-related course.
UNCF STEM Scholars Program	UNCF	$2500 per academic year for first-year students and sophomores. $5000 for juniors and seniors.	Applicant must have demonstrated unmet financial needs.
BHW Women in STEM Scholarship	BHW	$3000	Women who are pursuing undergraduate or master’s degrees in the STEM field.
Procter & Gamble STEM Scholarship	Procter & Gamble	$5000	Undergraduate students studying STEM courses.
LabRoots STEM Scholarship	LabRoots	$1000 - $3000	Applicants must be enrolled or accepted for an undergraduate or graduate degree in a STEM field.
Lockheed Martin STEM Scholarship Program	Lockheed Martin	$10000	Students studying engineering or computer science courses and demonstrating financial need are eligible.
Women Forward in Technology Scholarship Program	Cappex	$3000	Women in the STEM program.