Learn In America

 The appeal of studying abroad in the United States

There are more than 4000 universities in the United States (about 2300 universities and about 1800 community colleges), and it is said that the number of universities is the largest among English-speaking universities. In addition, there are more than 600 majors, and you can obtain a degree in a specialized field such as cosmetology or cooking, which can only be studied at a vocational school in Japan, from popular fields such as business and international affairs.

In the United States, it is common to transfer from a community college (two-year college) to a college. At American universities, it is also attractive to be able to graduate early if you earn the number of graduation credits for your major. American universities can find the one that best suits your purpose, ability, and personality, and will help you find a job after graduation.

American universities include private, liberal arts colleges, and state (public) universities. The most famous private universities in the world are the "Ivy League", eight universities in the northeastern United States, including Columbia University and Harvard University, which attract excellent students in all aspects of academics and sports.

Liberal Arts College offers basic, high-quality education in the fields of social sciences, humanities, and natural sciences, with a focus on small-scale bachelor's degrees.

State universities are universities that aim to provide the citizens with opportunities for higher education, from prestigious state universities such as the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) and Washington University to regional states such as New York State University and California State University. There are universities and so on. You can choose a university that suits you, such as the field you want to study and the size of the university.

Required English proficiency and grades

American universities have standards for English exams such as TOEFL iBT®, IELTS ™, and Eiken®. As a guide, TOEFL iBT® is 61-81. If you want to go on to higher school after graduating from high school in Japan, it is recommended that the average high school rating is 3.5 or higher (5 grades)

What is conditional admission?

There are universities and language schools attached to universities that offer ESL (English classes for non-native English students to reinforce their English proficiency) for international students who lack English proficiency. If you take the ESL and pass the prescribed English level, you will be admitted to the university with an exemption from English exams such as TOEFL iBT®. If you acquire English proficiency well before entering university, you will be able to follow university classes without anxiety after entering university.

Go to an American college

Characteristics of community colleges

Community colleges are public two-year colleges for local residents. Therefore, it is attractive for international students that their English proficiency standards are lower than those of universities and that their tuition fees are reasonable.Comparing the four years of transfer from a community college to a university and the four years of direct admission to a university, the four years of transfer from a community college to a university can reduce tuition fees.Community colleges have university transfer programs and vocational training programs, allowing you to choose a faculty that suits your purpose after graduating from a community college.

Required English proficiency and grades

In the United States, there are many patterns in which the university you entered and the university you graduated from are different, and transfer is common.It is also necessary to strategically consider the academic background, such as which college or university to start from, in order to decide the university to aim for in the end.

Transfer from a community college / university to another university

In the United States, it is common to transfer from a community college to a university or from one university to another.

Since the first two years of an American university take general liberal arts courses, you can transfer to another university in the third year by taking a "university transfer program" such as general liberal arts at a community college.American universities are operated by credits, so if you know in advance what kind of courses you need at the transfer university, you will be able to successfully earn credits at the community college and transfer credits smoothly at the transfer university. Probably.You can also transfer from a community college to a top university such as the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) or Columbia University.

Transfer from Japanese junior colleges and universities to American universities

It is also possible to transfer from a Japanese junior college or university to an American community college or university.

By submitting an English transcript and, if necessary, an English curriculum at the time of admission, credits already earned in Japan can be exchanged for credits from an American university, eliminating the need to re-enter from the first year. I will.

I entered a Japanese university, but I can't give up my dream of studying in the United States.I experienced a short-term study abroad program at university, but I wanted to study abroad in earnest for a longer period of time.Such college students have realized the transfer to the United States.The number of credits that can be exchanged is determined by the host university, and you will not know until you submit an examination.If you are thinking of transferring to an American university, you can make it compatible by choosing a general liberal arts course (other than English) that seems to be compatible with the university you are currently enrolled in and trying to get as good a grade as possible. You can increase the number of credits.