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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.

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American English

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

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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.

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STUDY IN THE U.S.A.

EducationUSA is your official source on U.S. higher education.

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Local American Spaces

Find American Spaces, American Centers, American Corners, or Binational Centers near you.

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GLOBAL UNDERGRADUATE EXCHANGE PROGRAM (GLOBAL UGRAD)

The 2023-24 Global Undergraduate Exchange Program (Global UGRAD) is open to recruit students.

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Grant Opportunities

The U.S. Embassy in China offers funding opportunities for individuals and organizations operating in a variety of areas.

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Humphrey Fellowships

The Humphrey Program brings accomplished young and mid-career professionals with demonstrated leadership potential to the United States for a year of non-degree graduate-level study, leadership development, and substantive professional collaboration with U.S. counterparts directly related to their professional needs and fields of interest.

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International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP)

Each year the U.S. Embassy and Consulates in China invite 100+ Chinese emerging leaders in government, politics, media, education, business, the environment and other fields to visit the United States for three weeks to meet professional counterparts and experience American society and culture firsthand.

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Citizen Exchanges Program

Through grants to U.S. private, non-profit organizations, the Citizen Exchange Program supports professional, cultural and youth exchanges in specific thematic areas that contribute to increased bilateral understanding.

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Regional English Language Office (RELO)

The Office works through the Public Affairs Sections of the US Embassy and US Consulates to create and implement projects and programs related to English language teaching methodology by providing training opportunities, expertise and materials. The RELO Office in Beijing is one of 25 such offices around the world and is coordinated by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, Office of English Language Programs.

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American Spaces

American Spaces include American Centers, American Corners, and Binational 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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