Welcome to EducationUSA Advising Center, Ottawa, Canada

EducationUSA advising centers are available in 170 countries to assist international students and provide information on the full range of educational opportunities in the U.S.

The advisors at the center in Ottawa, Canada inform and advise prospective students about opportunities for university study in the United States, and provide accurate and unbiased information on accredited U.S. higher education institutions.

Email an adviser at educationusacanada@state.gov.

About Undergraduate Education in the U.S.
The undergraduate education system explained: information on types of institutions, degrees, liberal arts, schedules, and grading.

About Graduate Study in the U.S.
This section provides an introduction to the graduate degrees available in the United States, the different types of institutions that exist, and some key terms and ideas you will come across if you want to study at a U.S. university.

Standardized Tests
In order to study in the United States, students take standardized tests such as the TOEFL, SAT I, SAT II Subject Tests, ACT, GRE, GMAT, and others. Testing requirements for short-term study vary greatly between programs, so interested applicants should contact the programs in which they are interested.

Search for Colleges and Universities
There are approximately 4,700 accredited higher education institutions in the United States. If you plan ahead and do your research carefully with the assistance of our EducationUSA advising centers, you can create a manageable list of colleges that match your needs.

About Specialized Professional Study
The path for study and entry into many professions in the United States differs substantially from the process in most other parts of the world. This section gives an overview of study requirements for dentistry, medicine, nursing, veterinary medicine, and law.