Diplomatic Correspondent

The United States Embassy Dhaka, through its EducationUSA platform, hosted a US University Fair at the EMK Center on Friday.

Five US university representatives from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, the University of Northern Iowa, the New York Institute of Technology, the University of Texas Arlington, and The Chicago School, participated in the mini-fair held from 3pm to 6pm.

All five US college recruiters returned to Bangladesh due to the notable rising interest in the number of Bangladeshi students pursuing higher education in the United States, read a press release of the US Embassy.

This was a unique opportunity for Bangladeshi students to speak with US university representatives about admission requirements and scholarship opportunities. Students also received tips on submitting a dynamic and comprehensive application.

Additionally, the programme featured information sessions led by US Embassy officials and EducationUSA advisors on the F-1 student visa process.

Acting Deputy Chief of Mission Nathan Flook welcomed the students and university representatives to the mini-fair.

EducationUSA, with a global network of more than 430 advising centres, is the only official US government source for accurate, current, and comprehensive information about studying in the United States.

In Bangladesh, EducationUSA facilitates free access to information about study opportunities in the United States through advising centres in different parts of the country.

Trained advisers from the American Spaces listed below hold both virtual and in-person information sessions and provide one-on-one and group advising services for students and parents free of charge:

The American Center, US Embassy, J Block, Baridhara, Dhaka; The Edward M Kennedy (EMK) Center, Road 113, Gulshan Avenue, Dhaka; American Corner Chattogram (1/A O R Nizam Road Prabartak, circle), Chattogram; American Corner Rajshahi (Paba, Kharkhari Bypass Road), Rajshahi; American Corner Sylhet (Shamimabad, Bagbari), Sylhet; and American Corner Khulna (Shib Bari More), Khulna.