12 US universities participate in US University Fair
Twelve US universities participated in the US University Fair in Bangladesh which was organised on Tuesday to provide Bangladeshi students with access to information on the US university admissions process.
The US Embassy in Dhaka, through its EducationUSA platform, hosted the fair in partnership with EdProgrammes. More than 3,500 visitors from across the country participated in the event held at InterContinental Dhaka.
The universities are Colorado State University, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Iowa State University, Quinnipiac University, Stony Brook University, Trine University, University of Arizona, University of Delaware, University of New Haven, University of South Dakota, The University of Texas at Arlington and Western Kentucky University.
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The fair provided prospective undergraduate and graduate students, teachers, parents, and school counsellors with the opportunity to meet with a delegation of 12 US university admissions officials.
In addition, visitors participated in information sessions on the US higher education application process led by US Embassy officials and EducationUSA advisors.
EducationUSA is a US Department of State-sponsored global network of over 425 international student advising centres in 178 countries. The network promotes US higher education to students around the world by offering information about opportunities to study at accredited institutions in the United States.
US Ambassador Peter Haas, who inaugurated the fair, said, "We are thrilled by the increasing number of Bangladeshi students who have chosen the United States for study to find their passion and improve their career prospects."
The Embassy also held the first-ever US University Fair in Chattogram on Sunday at the Radisson Blue Bay View Hotel where over 1,000 prospective students participated.
