The United States offers an incredible variety of short-term study programs lasting 12 months or less. In addition to programs offered by universities and other organizations, the U.S. Department of State鈥檚 BridgeUSA Exchange Visitor Program offers multifaceted opportunities to teach, study, conduct research, demonstrate special skills, or receive on-the-job training. Search to find the programs that meet your personal and professional needs.
Program types include:
- Exchange programs
- University exchanges
- Professional exchange programs
- Certificate and executive education programs
- Internships
- Visiting fellows and scholars
No official ranking system for short-term programs聽exists for colleges and universities in the United States. The best college or university for your short-term program聽is the one that is best for you and meets your requirements鈥攁cademic, financial, and personal. Ideally, you should begin your search at least a year聽prior to the period when聽you hope to participate in a short-term program.
If you are currently studying at an institution of higher educatio,聽find out if there is an international education office at聽your school as they聽may already聽offer exchange or study abroad programs. Many institutions will聽only credit towards your current degree if the program has聽already approved. Others may require pre-approval.
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