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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 U.S. 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.

Study in the U.S.

American English

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

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Educational Advising

The doors of U.S. educational institutions are open to all qualified students from around the world. The United States is proud of an educational system that attracts students and scholars from across the globe.

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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.

Study and research in the United States

Fulbright Programs

The Fulbright Program provides participants, chosen for their academic merit and leadership potential, with the opportunity to study, teach and conduct research, exchange ideas, and contribute to finding solutions to shared international concerns. These programs are open to people regardless of their race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, geographic location, socio-economic status, disability, sexual orientations, or gender identity.

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Programs for Students

Students in South Africa can access several educational opportunities in the U.S.

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Programs for Professionals

South African professionals can access U.S. expertise through programs and fellowships made available by several programs and organizations, including the Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program, US Department of Agriculture, and Fulbright.

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Programs for Educators

Educators in South Africa can access a number of opportunities to exchange ideas with and gain global perspectives from experienced U.S. academics and professionals.

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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 Program Alumni – Resources & Opportunities

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.

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