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Overview

Learn, exchange, grow, and serve. The U.S. Department of State offers many programs for non-U.S. citizens wishing to come to the United States for cultural, educational, or professional exchange. These programs are augmented by local opportunities in countries around that world that allow non-U.S. citizens to explore U.S. culture and the English language.

Education

EducationUSA

EducationUSA is your official source on U.S. higher education

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Local EducationUSA Centers

EducationUSA advising centers help you navigate the Five Steps to U.S. Study.

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Study & Exchange

The United States supports international education and welcomes foreign students and exchange visitors. Before applying for a visa, students and exchange visitors must be accepted by their schools or program sponsors.

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American English

American English is a resource center for teaching and learning about American English.

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Exchanges

BridgeUSA

Brings emerging leaders and professionals to the United States.

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Academic & Professional Exchanges

Opportunities for international study & research from undergraduate through postdoctoral.

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American Entrepreneurial Challenge

The program will provide students with a unique opportunity to strengthen their entrepreneurial and English skills.

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American Studies Grant

U.S. Embassy Finland’s annual $1,000 scholarship (pending available funding) provides a grant to students of Finnish nationality, enrolled at a Finnish university, who are currently working on a master’s thesis on a topic related to the United States. We welcome applications from all fields of study. The grant is intended to help the student to complete their master’s thesis. The application period for the American Studies Grant 2022 is now closed.

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Educational Exchange Programs

Learn about available local programs including the Benjamin Franklin Transatlantic Fellows Summer Institute, Study of the U.S. Institutes Programs, the Transatlantic Classroom, and YTILI.

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Fulbright Finland Foundation

Individuals interested in studying in the United States are encouraged to visit the Fulbright Finland Foundation website for more information regarding U.S. universities, including entrance examinations and admission requirements, plus many links to related sites.

Fulbright Finland Foundation Website

Local American Spaces

Find American Spaces, American Centers, American Corners, or Binational Centers near you.

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American Spaces

The Office of American Spaces oversees a network of 600 open-access cultural centers.

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EXCHANGE ALUMNI: RESOURCES & OPPORTUNITIES

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Join the ExchangeAlumni community and open the door to a world of support, resources, and funding opportunities to help you build on the skills you gained during your exchange program:

  • Gain access to various grant opportunities through Foundation Directory Online (FDO) and Grants to Individuals (GTI).
  • Read journals, academic journals, and articles through Gale and EBSCO’s first academic database.
  • Find and connect with fellow ExchangeAlumni locally and globally.
  • Get up-to-date information on live events, such as #MentorTalks, and ExchangeAlumni news.

There are also resources you can access without logging in, such as the Resources for Entrepreneurs page, where you can find information and programs to help you build your business. In addition, you can connect with us online through LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, sharing your successes by using #ExchangeAlumni when you post. Prefer to email? Reach us at exchangealumni@state.gov.