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What Are the Different Types of Engineering Master’s Degrees?

What Can You Do With a Master’s in Engineering?

What Are the Best US Schools to Earn a Master’s in Engineering?

What Are Common Requirements and Prerequisites to Study for a Master’s in Engineering?

Do Different Engineering Degree Specializations Take Different Amounts of Time to Complete?

Master’s Degree in Engineering FAQs

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Master Degrees in Engineering

Looking to study for your master’s degree or PhD in engineering in the USA? Talk to a Shorelight advisor about top-ranked universities and graduate engineering degrees for international students.

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Looking to study engineering in the USA? Talk to a Shorelight advisor about top-ranked universities & engineering degrees for international students.

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Studying civil engineering at a top university in the US opens up opportunities around the world. Learn more about how to earn a civil engineering degree, potential careers in civil engineering, and future job prospects.

Study Civil Engineering in the USA

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Learn more about top-ranked undergraduate and graduate-level aerospace engineering programs in the United States ready to accept international students.

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Are you an international student considering a petroleum engineering program in the US? Learn more about Louisiana State University’s top-10 program.

Your Future in Petroleum Engineering Starts at LSU

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With a master’s degree in mechanical engineering, international students can explore diverse and lucrative career opportunities. Studying mechanical engineering subjects in the US is the perfect launchpad for your career.

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Where can I study engineering in the US?

What undergraduate engineering courses do colleges offer international students?

What requirements are needed to study undergraduate engineering in the US?

How many years does it take to earn a bachelor of engineering degree in the US?

What can you do with a bachelor of engineering degree?

Which undergraduate degree is best for engineering?

Which engineering degree leads to the highest paying careers?

How much does it cost to get a bachelor of engineering degree?

Bachelor of Engineering Degree FAQs

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Bachelor Degrees in Engineering

Looking to study for your bachelor’s degree in engineering in the USA? Talk to a Shorelight advisor about top-ranked universities and engineering undergraduate degrees for international students.

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International students can start their professional development with Career Premium, a virtual internship initiative.

Career Premium Offers Virtual Internships for International Students

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Shorelight’s Learning Hub supports international students with practical workshops, useful resources, and expert advice. With the Learning Hub, students successfully transition to and thrive at US universities. 

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Our personalized programs support international students from application to enrollment, while Signature universities offer enhanced admissions, visa, academic, and career services, including our award-winning Accelerator Programs.*

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US Student Visa Resource: Visa Types, Requirements, and Applications

International students are required to obtain a US student visa to attend college or university in the US. Find out everything you need to know about student visa USA, including student visa types, visa requirements, application process, how to get US visa, and more!

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What is campus life for international students like in the US? Talk to an education advisor today about our student services and getting acclimated.

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Master Degree in Business Administration (MBA)

Graduate programs for a MBA in the USA for international students can lead to international careers. Learn about MBA requirements in the USA for international students, US universities that offer a MBA, and more. 

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Shorelight Business Programs

Looking to study business in the USA? Talk to a Shorelight advisor about top-ranked universities & business degrees for international students.

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Bachelor of Business Degrees

Looking to earn a bachelor’s degree in business in the USA? Talk to a Shorelight advisor about top-ranked universities and undergraduate business degrees for international students.

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Miami is an international hub known for its community spirit, lively hospitality, beaches, food scene, and Latin-American culture.

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Learn how the Global First Year program at Florida International University helped an international student from Brazil pursue his dream of becoming a doctor. 

How FIU Global First Year Prepared a Brazilian Student for Medical School in the US

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Florida International University is one of the largest public research universities in the US. The FIU Global First Year program prepares you for academic, social, and professional success. 


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Standard is on-campus housing for undergraduate students. Option A offers a private bedroom in a four-bedroom, one-bathroom suite shared among four students.

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Global is on-campus housing for undergraduate students. Option B offers a private bedroom in a three-bedroom, one-bathroom suite shared among three students.

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Premium Apartments is on-campus housing for undergraduate students. Option C offers a private bedroom in a four-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment shared among four students.

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Premium Campus-Adjacent Housing is a close to campus option with premium amenities. This option includes a 4 private bedroom suite with a private full bathroom for each resident.  Limited availability for Fall and Spring. 

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Essential Housing is on-campus housing for undergraduate students. Option F offers a shared, two-bedroom suite (where students share a bedroom with another student), and one full bathroom shared among four students.

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Incoming Florida International University Global First Year Managing Director David Lecón brings personal experience as an international student to his new role.

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International students can find great STEM opportunities at startups by attending a university in a US tech hub. Chicago, Miami, Salt Lake City, and Spokane offer growing tech scenes and STEM jobs that challenge Silicon Valley and Seattle.

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