USA

The US Offers an Array of High-Quality Education Institutions

There are over 4,000 accredited colleges and universities in the US, ranging from large research universities to small private colleges, state universities, community colleges, and specialized and technical institutions.

Many US universities are ranked among the world’s best, consistently dominating the top tier of global rankings. 

For the fifth year in a row, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) was ranked #1 in the 2015/16 QS University Rankings, one of 10 American universities found in the QS top 20. 

The 2015/16 Times Higher Education World University Rankings placed 14 US universities in the top 20. 

The US Is One of the Most Well-Educated Countries in the World

Over 40% of American citizens between the ages of 25 and 64 have a post-secondary education. 

Spanning six different time zones, the US is geographically and ethnically diverse. It is a country of immigrants that is shaped by the cultures of the world. 

According to the US Census, one in eight US residents is foreign-born. In 2013–14, 974,926 international students were studying in the US, adding to the nation’s diversity.

The US has the largest and most technologically powerful economy in the world.

It ranks in the top three countries in the world on the measure of competitiveness, thanks to its financial sector, commitment to technological innovation, and successful companies according to the IMD 2016 World Competitiveness Rankings.

Since its inception, the US has been an innovative nation driven by ideas, traditions, and talents that foster achievements in science, technology, the arts, and other fields. 

A new study from researchers at the University of Toronto puts the US in the top three most creative countries in the world, where creativity is defined as the product of three measurable variables: technology, talent and tolerance.

Americans believe strongly in the rights and freedoms of people, and equality in their social relationships.