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Education & Exchanges
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Education
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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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Regional English Language Office (RELO)

The Regional English Language Office (RELO) was established in 2006 in the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy in Lima, Peru to support public diplomacy outreach through English language teaching and training in Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru and Uruguay. It cooperates with Ministries of Education, Binational Centers, professional teachers’ associations, Fulbright, Peace Corps, public and private universities and other higher education institutes, among other partners, in order to build a stronger understanding between the peoples of the Andean region and Southern Cone of Latin America and the United States.

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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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USNEI

Information about all levels of education in the U.S.

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eduPASS

Gives an overview of U.S. undergraduate and education and offers advice for foreign students.

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Global Education Locator

Offers connections to the nation’s colleges, universities, public schools and school districts, public libraries, and private schools.

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College rankings

Publishes rankings of colleges and universities by the U.S. News and World Report.

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Study of the U.S.

Provides information about American Studies programs around the world and links.

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The International Student Guide to the U.S.

Highlights educational opportunities in the US, articles on popular courses of study and English Language Programs.

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Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation

Peru’s rich cultural heritage is recognized for its diversity, artistic quality, and uniqueness. Machu Picchu is Peru’s best-known cultural icon, but archaeological and other cultural sites, including several UNESCO World Heritage Sites are found throughout the country. A prime example is Caral, recently recognized as the oldest city in the Americas, dating back 5,000 years. U.S. Government support for cultural patrimony resonates powerfully with Peruvians of all social classes and strengthens our bilateral relations with Peru. Protection of Peru’s cultural heritage is a unifying cause that helps bridge class and ethnic divisions. According to a poll, Peruvians take great pride in their past and rate their cultural patrimony (meaning pre-Columbian archaeological sites and, to a lesser degree, colonial art and architecture) as the second most representative attribute of their culture after Peruvian cuisine.

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Grants and Funding Opportunities

The U.S. Embassy Lima Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program.

Registrations required: The institution must have the following three current registrations, all free of charge, when submitting the proposal:

Registrations are free of charge, but the registration process may take several weeks. It is suggested that you start the process as soon as possible by following this guide (PDF 642 KB).

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Local American Spaces

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

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American Spaces

The Office of American Spaces oversees a network of 600 open-access cultural centers.

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EXCHANGE ALUMNI: RESOURCES & OPPORTUNITIES

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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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