The United States is a federal republic made up of 50 states. The United States is the world's fourth-largest country by area (after Russia, Canada, and China). In addition, the United States is the world's most powerful economy (GDP) in gross domestic product.

The United States is a global center for education, with more than 4500 institutions offering undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees.

Due to the vast range of tuition fees, housing alternatives, and financial aid available through its institutions (such as aids, scholarships, and fee waivers), studying in the USA is a financially feasible option.

Nearly 5% of all students in American higher education are from other countries, and the percentage is rising.