Quick facts
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4,500 accredited colleges/ universities in the United States
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Academic excellence: 14 of the top 20 universities worldwide are in the US
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> 1 million internat. students
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No NC (Numerus Clausus)
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Small courses (participants usually 20-25 students), no crowded classrooms / seats on the steps
Study system
Bachelor (Undergraduate)
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4-year program
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No determination of the major from the start
Master (Graduate)
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2-year program
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Mostly in the same subject area as the bachelor's degree
Associate's Degree
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Junior college
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2-year program
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For people with academic hurdles and possibly for people without a high school diploma
Tuition Fees & Scholarships
Tuition fee ​
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Unlike in Germany, studying in the USA is an expensive undertaking.
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With a scholarship, on the other hand, a large part (in some cases even all) of the costs will be covered of you. There are different programs, some of which can also be combined.
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Grants ​
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Sports scholarship: our goal! This is all about your athletic performance. A sports scholarship covers parts (partial scholarship) or even all of your costs (full scholarship). A partial scholarship varies in amount and can cover up to 90% of your tuition fees. Outstanding athletes even sometimes receive some kind of "pocket money" in addition to their scholarship.
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Academic scholarship: Based on your academic performance. The better your high school diploma and your SAT test, the greater the chances. With an GPA of 2.5 and a good SAT test result, you can usually qualify for it.
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International scholarship: Internationality is an important criterion in the rankings of universities. Therefore, universities offer incentives to of foreign students.
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Need-based aid: Financial support from the university in the event that your family has limited financial resources (non-repayable).