Resources for Studying in the USA

Locate a U.S. Department of State-Affiliated Overseas Educational Advising Center near you, compliments of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.

Scholarships for International Students are listed by The Simple Dollar, and updated regularly.

The YMCA International Camp Counselor Program (ICCP) brings thousands of young adults from more than 100 nations to serve as staff at day and resident camps throughout the United States. ICCP provides leadership opportunities for young adults while helping camps internationalize their programs.


Asia / The Pacific Rim: Capstone Vietnam is a human resource development company that offers education and training solutions in the areas of overseas study, institutional services, skills training and the sale of education products.

The Hong Kong - America Center promotes understanding between Hong Kong and American societies through educational and cultural exchanges. Current initiatives include summer internships, workshops for educational advisors, and a leadership conference for students from universities in Hong Kong and Macau, the Pearl River Delta region of Guangdong and the United States.

ScholarshipNet.info is a non-profit service dedicated to delivering scholarship information from around the world for Indonesian students.

The U.S. Education Information Center in Singapore is a division of the Center for American Education and is recognized by the U.S. Government as an official source.


Europe: EuroPlacement.com: The digital market for internship placements and graduation assignments in Europe.

Centro Giacomo Puccini: An Italian language school, recognized by the Italian Ministry of Education. Learn Italian in Tuscany, at the seaside, while learning the Italian culture.

exduco.net: The website complements its Exduco Graduate Studies Guide; 100,000 copies are distributed free to prospective students in more than 30 countries.

IDEA VERONA: Since 1998, this Study Center in the historical center of Verona (Italy) has specialized its offerings beyond teaching all levels of the Italian language to students from all countries. Now cultural courses range from Italian art, architecture, literature, and history to Italian cinema and theater. Recent special programs of collaboration with universities are available, as well as a program of work / study leading to internships.

Scuola Leonardo da Vinci: Learn Italian in Florence, Rome or Siena while learning the Italian culture!

The United States-United Kingdom Fulbright Commission offers quality educational advice, a free pre-departure guide, and more!


Middle East: AMIDEAST (America-Mideast Educational and Training Services, Inc.) is a private, nonprofit organization seeking to strengthen mutual understanding and cooperation between Americans and the peoples of the Middle East and North Africa. Every year AMIDEAST offers thousands of students and professionals in the Middle East and North Africa appropriate English language and skills training, supports numerous institutional development projects in the region and administers academic exchange programs. Founded in 1951, AMIDEAST is headquartered in Washington, DC with a network of field offices and education centers located in Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Morocco, Syria, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, West Bank and Gaza, and Yemen.

The Israeli Center for Academic Studies in the USA features sections on MBA Programs, TOEFL and GMAT Tests, and Essays and C.V. Preparation. The site is composed in both English and Hebrew.

Mobin Group's Center for International Study provides a range of educational opportunities for students particularly from the Middle East. From English language training to high school and university study, group studies, to specialized training, Mobin's expertise helps students - from young people to seasoned professionals - achieve their personal goals.

Yeda Plus is an Israel-based company that offers comprehensive services to help in all aspects of attending English-language college or university. Yeda Plus teaches in Tel Aviv, Haifa, Jerusalem, Be'er Sheva and Eilat. The company offers preparatory courses for standardized tests - TOEFL, GRE, SAT, GMAT - as well as courses which focus on improving essay-writing skills. The site also includes free information about international student scholarships.


South America / Caribbean: Centro de Intercambio y Educacion Internacional advises persons in Chile who want to study or work in the USA, and administers international exams and scholarships.

CHOICES Online is a guide to further and continuing studies for students in the Caribbean. The organization also hosts Career and Education Expos in June each year.

Universidad Internacional (located in Morelos, Mexico) features Spanish training as well as high school and degree programs. UNINTER is structured in four divisions: Social Science, Adminitration and Engineering, Humanities and Linguistic Studies, and High School.


Africa: EducationUSA Advising Centers are located throughout Africa to assist students with the process of studying in the USA.