Master's degree preparation in English in USA for international students

Features of Graduate Preparation in the United States
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Today, it's really essential to take appropriate Pre-Master's programs as they help to prepare for taking Master's courses abroad. SMAPSE offers 25 best universities, schools and colleges in America to prepare for Master's degree. American universities provide Pre-Master's preparation programs for international students.

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Features of Graduate Preparation in the United States

Graduate preparation programs in the United States offer students the opportunity for in-depth exploration of their chosen field of study before embarking on their main coursework.

Students can participate in internships, projects, and research activities that allow them to apply their knowledge in practical settings and develop skills essential for a successful career even before starting their core degree program.

Highly qualified graduate students in specialized programs often have greater prospects for employment and the chance to secure well-paying positions in their field.

Universities in the United States with such programs typically boast strong academic curricula and esteemed faculty members.

Many of these educational institutions have partnerships with leading companies and organizations, facilitating future job placement.

Cost

The cost of graduate preparation can vary significantly. The price of higher education and graduate programs in the United States depends on factors such as the type of university (public or private), the university's prestige and location, the chosen program, and the student's residency status (resident or international).

Tuition fees for graduate preparation courses at private universities can range from $5,000 to $15,000 per year or more. In public universities, especially for in-state residents, the cost of graduate programs is typically lower, starting at $5,000 per semester.

In the United States, various financial assistance programs, scholarships, and grants are available for graduate students, which can help reduce the cost of education. Students can directly inquire with universities about financial support options and explore opportunities for external scholarships or financial programs.

Learning programs-summary information

Name	Meaning	Equivalent	Min. age	Duration, years	Next stage	Cost
GCSE	General certificate of secondary education	secondary education (non-accomplished)	14	1–2	A-Levels	15,000 USD+
A-Levels	Advanced level	secondary education (accomplished)	16	2	University	15,000 USD+
BTEC	Business and Technology Education Board	secondary special education	14	2–3	University/ work	15,000 USD+
Oxbridge Preparation	Preparing for Oxford and Cambridge	secondary education (accomplished)	17	1	University	15,000 USD+
International Baccalaureate	International baccalaureate	secondary education (accomplished)	16	2	University	18,000 USD+
Foundation/ Pathway Year	Preparatory year	admission to the 1st year of university	17	1	University	14,000 USD+
NCUK	The Northern consortium	2 year university	17,5	1	2 year University of NCUK	13,000 USD+
Special Preparation (Medics/Math/Business)	Specialized training	-	14	optional	optional	4,000 USD+
Academic English	Academic English	Language school	8 +	6–12 months	School or University	8,000 USD+

Top 21 boarding colleges in England 2025

1	Cardiff Sixth Form College
2	National Mathematics and Science College
3	Abbey College Cambridge
4	d'Overbroeck's College
5	MPW London
6	CATS Cambridge
7	Kensington Park
8	DLD London
9	King's College St Michael’s
10	Bellerbys Cambridge
11	Chelsea Independent College
12	MPW Cambridge
13	Bellerbys Brighton
14	CATS London
15	St Clare's Oxford
16	Bishopstrow College
17	CATS Canterbury
18	Bellerbys London
19	Ealing Independent College
20	Cambridge Tutors College
21	Abbey Manchester

Cost of living in United States

Expenses - USD/Month.	Min.	Med.
Accommodation	396	531
Food	260	454
Transportation	60	166
Communications and utilities	99	113
Clothing	19	71
Sports and leisure	24	91
Total	859	1,425
Accommodation in United States	USD/Month.
Shared room outside of centre	400
Shared room in city centre	536
1 bedroom apartment outside of centre	730
1 bedroom apartment in city centre	973