WHY THE USA?
Finance your MBA programme in the United States with a student loan
Access world-class education
Studying in the US offers you a wide range of choices if you’re keen on getting your Master’s, MBA or Ph.D at some of the best, highly-ranked universities and colleges in the world. The recently released QS World University Rankings 2024 features 198 US universities, endorsing the exceptional quality of education, innovative research facilities and funding opportunities available.
For many aspiring MBA students, it’s often not your potential that’s in question but rather finding the funds to pursue this dream. With Prodigy Finance, it’s easy to apply for an international student loan with no cosigner or collateral required - removing the financial barrier that too often prevents one from pursuing further education. Our borderless education model can help you finance your tuition costs at over 1000 of the top US schools - helping you turn your MBA dream into reality.
So what are some of the benefits?
From Master’s, MBAs to PhD-level programmes, universities in the US offer world-class academic opportunities across a range of disciplines. Each university has its own unique offering, not just academically but from a professional and cultural aspect too.
Research opportunities
Network with experts
Post-graduate opportunities
Career prospects
Global perspective
Scholarships and financial aid
Improve your language skills
Schools
Our most popular schools in the USA
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology, also known as MIT, is renowned for its mission to advance research in science and technology. It is ranked 1st in the 2024 QS World University Rankings.
Ranked 4th in the 2024 QS World University Rankings, Harvard University offers 135 different postgraduate programmes to aspiring students. It is home to 13 schools and institutes Harvard Business School, Harvard Law School, Harvard Medical School, Kennedy School of Government and T.H. Chan School of Public Health.
Stanford University, based in the San Francisco Bay area and ranked 5th in the 2024 QS World University Rankings. It comprises 18 interdisciplinary research institutes and seven schools.
The University of California, Berkeley (UCB) ranks 10th in the 2024 QS World University Rankings, and is home to some of the world-renowned research institutes, including the Mathematical Sciences Research Institute and the Space Sciences Laboratory.
Chicago is one of USA’s top universities, holding 11th position in the 2024 QS World University Rankings and home to the first executive MBA programme, offering degrees through its five graduate divisions and six professional schools.
Situated in Philadelphia, the University of Pennsylvania is a private Ivy League research university comprising 12 graduate schools and is ranked 12th in the 2024 QS World University Rankings.
Looking for more schools? Explore our expanding list here.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Securing your admission
From Master’s, MBAs to PhD-level programmes, universities in the US offer world-class academic opportunities across a range of disciplines. Each university has its own unique offering, not just academically but from a professional and cultural aspect too.
General requirements
- High school degree with an ACT/SAT score for undergraduate courses
- Relevant bachelor’s degree for postgraduate courses
- Relevant master’s degree for Ph.D.
- GRE/GMAT scores for graduate courses,
- Proof of English proficiency (IELTS / TOEFL / PTE test results supplied)
- Letters of recommendation
- Statement of purpose or letter of motivation,
- College or school transcripts
- Completed application
- Valid passport and visa
Academic records
- For admission to graduate programmes, all international students need to have a tertiary degree that is comparable to a four year US bachelor’s degree.
- The degree in question must be from an officially recognised institution in the country where it is based.
- Official or attested transcripts for each tertiary or post-secondary institution attended need to be submitted, with certified translations of these records provided, should the records not be in English.
- Whilst the requirements for degree and certificate programmes may vary from school to school, transcripts and any other documentation required must be uploaded as part of your application.
- Once you receive confirmation of your admission, and accept it, you'll be asked to send an additional official transcript, as per instructions from the specific school or college applied to.
- Some of our graduate-level business programmes (e.g. MBA) may require travel to the US to fulfil particular degree requirements.
Language fluency tests
As an international student looking to study in the US, you are required to prove your fluency in English by taking either the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), International English Language Testing System (IELTS ) or Pearson Test of English (PTE) as part of the admission requirements.
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
International English Language Testing System (IELTS )
Pearson Test of English (PTE)
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