You can enroll at any time of the year at American universities. Each university has its own registration dates.
There are 4 study sessions in the United States:
• Fall session • Winter session • Spring session • Summer session
Regarding language courses, you can enroll throughout the year.
To study in the United States, the TOEFL is not mandatory. You can enroll in a language course once you are there. You just need to take a placement test.
- The American higher education system includes universities, colleges, and institutes.
For degrees, there are the Associate Degree (A.A/A.S), Bachelor’s Degree (B.A/B.S), Master’s Degree (MA/MS), and Doctorate Degree (Ph.D).
Degrees:
Undergraduate studies: Associate Degree
This degree is awarded after two years of study. It offers the opportunity to continue studies to obtain a bachelor’s degree.
Undergraduate studies: Bachelor’s Degree (License)
A degree obtained after four years of study after high school.
Graduate studies: Master’s Degree (Maitrise)
This degree is awarded following a postgraduate program, usually after obtaining a bachelor’s degree.
Doctorate Degree (Ph.D)
This is the highest degree, which can take three to seven years to complete after obtaining a Master’s Degree.
The “Universities”
Award degrees at the second and third cycle (Graduate), while having a significant budget allocated for research.
The “Colleges”
Award undergraduate degrees. They are smaller in size compared to universities.
The “Institutes”
Similar to universities, they offer the preparation of diplomas usually with a technological focus.