There are different program options available to F and M students who want to study in the United States. If you want to study in the United States, make sure you attend a Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP)-certified school. Here are some of your program options:

• According to the 2013 Open Doors report, there were 73,528 students enrolled in non-degree seeking programs. An example could include English as a second language schools or any other academic program that does not lead to a degree.
• You can earn an associate’s degree at a community college, two-year schools that offer a variety of programs including some focused on science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). Last year, 68,050 students enrolled in associate degree programs.
• Many students enroll in undergraduate programs at four-year colleges or universities to earn a bachelor’s degree. During the 2012-2013 school year, 271,943 F students studied towards a bachelor’s degree.
• Students enrolled in graduate programs work toward master’s or doctorate degrees. The work and learning is more specialized to your field of interest than other types of programs. Open Doors reported that last year, 311,204 F students enrolled in U.S. graduate programs.

Students can also enroll in other programs, too. For example, M students come to the United State to enroll in vocational programs. Some students study in SEVP-certified kindergarten through grade 12 (K-12) programs. For more information, visit our K-12 resource page.

During International Education Week, we are celebrating all school types that are SEVP-certified. If you have questions or need more information, talk to the designated school official at the school you want to attend or visit your local EducationUSA advising center.

Source:

• International Students: Academic Level; Open Doors Data