The United States has over 3,000 universities and every year thousands of students from all over the world enroll to study for undergraduate, master's, doctoral and professional degrees at an extremely diverse number of schools. The U.S. Embassy in Luanda sponsors an Educational Advising Center (EAC) designed to assist Angolans who seek information on studying in the United States.

Basic Information about Studying in the U.S.

• Approximately 250 visas are issued each year to Angolans for study in the United
   
• Average cost per year per student for university study, including books and housing is about $15,000 (U.S. dollars)
   
• Most students from outside of the United States do not receive financial aid to attend school.

Huge percentages the working populous in the USA are Indians. This is not surprising as USA spells professionalism, security and opportunity. Despite its prosperous economy and almost nil unemployment rate, the US faces is falling short of qualified professionals to meet the demands of its ever-expanding high tech industry. The workforce admitted into the US comprises of those who are specialized in any professional discipline or those who have a substantial and good job experience. Currently the trend is to recruit more manpower from the Indian sub-continent, as it is abundant in skilled professionals and cheap manpower. Depending upon the type of visa issued a person can either remain or travel continuously in the US

One can expect a high degree of professionalism in the work scenario in the US. In order to work in the US one must obtain a Labour Certification stating:

• There are no qualified workers in the US able and willing to work.
   
• Working conditions and remuneration of similarly employed US workers will not be adversely affected by the applicant's employment.

Today, millions of people throughout the world, especially youth dream to make their living in this land of opportunity-"The world's greatest economic power"

The USA has transformed itself from a pioneer colonial economy into an exporter of industrial goods. The US has entered its 3rd century of independence as the world's richest and most powerful nation. The sheer magnitude of this country embraces almost every kind of climate and terrain that the planet has to offer.

Known as the most communicative people on the earth, the Americans are brilliant in the application of techniques for mastering-the land, sea, water and machines. The USA is always a nation of gifted thinkers and inventors who have achieved technical triumphs of the millennium.

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