FOM University of Applied Sciences for Economics and Management (Essen, Germany)

Known as the largest face-to-face private university in Germany, FOM University of Applied Sciences delivers state-recognized degrees with strong international orientation through the collaboration of guest lecturers from all over the world. It has been recognised as top 10 in the Digital Readiness Ranking across Germany by StudyCheck.de in 2021.

 

PFH Private University of Applied Sciences (Göttingen, Germany)
PFH Private University of Applied Sciences (Stade, Germany)

PFH Private University of Applied Sciences is recognised by Lower Saxony as its oldest private, state-accredited university. PFH actively offers competitive science and business programs with intensive theoretical and practice-oriented teaching. Its campuses are located in Gottingen and Stade.

 

University of Tulsa (Tulsa, Oklahoma)

The University of Tulsa continues to be an active beneficiary of highly regarded awards and recognition through the years, bagging the recent spot as the top university in Oklahoma by Wallstreet Journal and WalletHub 2022 rankings. This student-centered research institution aims to cultivate interconnected learning experiences to produce the most well-rounded researchers and entrepreneurs of the next generation.

 

Bellevue College (Bellevue, Washington)

As the third-largest institution of higher learning in Washington, Bellevue College opens its doors of higher education to more than 32,000 students each year and is home to over 1,300 international students from 57 countries.

 

Foothill + De Anza Colleges (Los Altos Hills, California)

Foothill-De Anza is one of the largest community college districts in the United States. Diversity thrives at Foothill College as it is home to over 1,200 international students from over 100 countries. Niche.com ranks Foothill College as the 14th Best Value Colleges in the San Francisco Bay Area and De Anza College as the 13th Best Community College in California.

 

James Madison University (Harrisonburg, Virginia)

What started as a teachers’ college exclusive to women is now one of the best universities in the south of the U.S. James Madison University is recognised by the U.S. News & World Report 2022 and is ranked #2 among public universities in the South. #3 in Regional Universities South and #3 in Most Innovative Schools.

 

Northwood University (Midland, Michigan)
A highly ranked business school in the U.S., Northwood University molds global leaders through purposeful programming and an emphasis on qualitative personal development. The U.S. News & World Report in 2021 ranks the university #150 in Best Online MBA Programs, #171 in Best Online Bachelor's Programs and #65 Best Online Bachelor's in Business Programs.

 

Savannah College of Art and Design (Savannah, Georgia)

Offering over 100 degree programs, Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) is a leading university for creative careers, producing many exceptional talents who now work at companies like IBM, Meta, Pixar, Netflix and NASA. Red Dot Rankings recognises SCAD as the #1 university in the U.S. and #2 university in the Americas and Europe in 2020.

 

Texas Tech University (Lubbock, Texas)

One of the largest research institutions in the state, Texas Tech University is the only public institution listed in the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education's “Very High Research Activity” category and is also the only campus to house a major university, law school and medical school. The U.S. News & World Report also recognises Texas Tech as a top public university and national university in the U.S.

Roanoke College
Salem, Virginia, USA

Roanoke College is a selective liberal arts and science university where more than 85% of students receive financial aid. International students receive merit scholarships ranging from USD 7,000- USD 15,000.

California State University (Monterey Bay)

Marina, California, USA

Having an abundance of innovative research for environmental sustainability, California State University (Monterey Bay) is ranked 25th in Regional Universities (West), according to the U.S. News & World Report 2021.

University of Nevada, Reno

Reno, Nevada, USA

Ranked 119th among public universities and 227th among national universities (U.S. News and World Report 2021), this university is Nevada’s flagship academic institution. It is widely known for its STEM and humanities programs.

 

Creighton University

Omaha, Nebraska, USA

A leader in service, sustainability and value, Creighton University is a top-ranked institution recognised by U.S. News & World Report, the Princeton Review and Kiplinger's Personal Finance as one of America’s leading universities.

Our new Accelerate partner institutions include a STEM college ranked #1 in Undergraduate Engineering Programs for 23 consecutive years, a for-profit university recognised as #2 among the Top 7 MBA Programs in West Virginia 2021 and a community college ranked #1 in the nation for student success.

Check out what they have in store for your students.
 

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

Terra Haute, Indiana, USA

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology is a top-ranking nationally recognised undergraduate private STEM college with a robust support system and many opportunities to take minors and double majors.
 

Salem University

Salem, West Virginia, USA

Salem University offers a comprehensive, affordable one-course-a-month format, providing students with flexible and accessible degrees.
​​​​​Two campuses: West Virginia, Indianapolis
 

Snow College

Ephraim, Utah, USA

Snow College is consistently ranked as a top institution nationally for student success, offering a broad range of  general / liberal education and vocational / technical programs.

The U.S. government is lifting some of its international travel restrictions and enforcing a new air travel policy, effective 8 November 2021. The northern and southern border restrictions are set to be lifted as well.

Instead of continuing the mandatory 14-day quarantine upon entry in the U.S., the U.S. government is pushing for travel requirements to rely heavily on the traveller’s vaccination status.

As of the said date, foreign air travellers will be allowed to enter the U.S. as long as they can show proof that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 before boarding a plane to the U.S.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) determined that accepted vaccines for travel to the U.S. include those approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and those listed for emergency use by the World Health Organization (WHO). These vaccines include:
•    Janssen/J&J (FDA and WHO)
•    Pfizer-BioNTech (FDA and WHO)
•    Moderna (FDA and WHO)
•    AstraZeneca (WHO)
•    Covishield (WHO)
•    BIBP/Sinopharm (WHO)
•    Sinovac (WHO)

The new proclamation by the U.S. government, “A Proclamation on Advancing the Safe Resumption of Global Travel During the COVID-19 Pandemic”, will not apply to passengers already on aeroplanes at 12:01 AM ET on 8 November and will not affect the issuance of visas.

In line with the proclamation, the government will also require airlines to enforce new procedures. These include collecting contact information on passengers to help with contact tracing if necessary and verifying vaccine records and matching them against identity information.

Additionally, all fully vaccinated air travellers must still provide documentation of a pre-departure negative viral test taken within three days of travel to the U.S. before boarding.

On the other hand, nonimmigrants who are not fully vaccinated will not be allowed to enter the U.S. without proof of a negative viral test taken within one day of travel. Otherwise, their entry will be suspended, with certain exceptions. 

Travellers exempt from the vaccination requirement include: 
•    children under 18 years of age
•    individuals who participated in COVID-19 clinical trials
•    individuals with severe allergic reactions to the vaccines
•    individuals from countries where vaccines are not widely available
•    individuals who have received emergency or humanitarian exceptions from the CDC
•    crew members of airlines (or sea crew members) whose operators adhere to all CDC guidelines
•    individuals in certain diplomatic-type visa status
•    members of the U.S. Armed Forces, their spouses and children
•    noncitizens whose entry would be in the national interest as determined by the Secretaries of State, Transportation, Homeland Security or their designees.

Travellers who can still enter the U.S. based on at least one exception must agree to be vaccinated within 60 days of arrival unless advised otherwise.

The new proclamation will help international students pursuing their course in the U.S. enter the country more easily, without the inconvenience of undergoing a two-week-long mandatory quarantine. It also urges more students to get vaccinated to protect their health and safety as they stay in the U.S. 

Educo Accelerate currently has over 70 partner institutions in the U.S. Our U.S. partners rank high nationally and globally, offer post study work rights and provide countless career opportunities for international students. 

Interested in becoming one of our partner institutions? Contact us here. If you’d like to become our recruitment partner and access our study options, apply here.