15-Year Degrees for Students

For Indian students aspiring to pursue higher education in the USA, understanding the acceptance of their 15 years of education can be pivotal. Typically, a three-year bachelor’s degree from India equates to 15 years of education, whereas the standard for many US institutions is a four-year degree, summing up to 16 years. However, several universities in the USA have recognized the value of the Indian education system and now accept a three-year bachelor’s degree for admission into their programs, often with specific conditions. Below is a comprehensive list of such universities along with their specific requirements.

Benefits of Studying in the USA

Studying in the USA offers numerous benefits, including access to world-class education, diverse cultural experiences, and vast career opportunities. Universities in the USA are known for their research-oriented curriculum, state-of-the-art facilities, and strong emphasis on innovation and practical learning.

Universities Accepting 15 Years of Education

1. University of California Riverside – Business
   • Acceptance Criteria: Accepted
2. Purdue University – Northwest
   • Acceptance Criteria: Accepted
3. University of Maryland Baltimore County
   • Acceptance Criteria: Accepted
4. University of Massachusetts Lowell (UMass Lowell)
   • Acceptance Criteria: Accepted with “NACES evaluation”. The university should be NAAC “A” accredited, and the student should have at least a “B” division.
5. University of North Texas – Denton, Frisco
   • Acceptance Criteria: Accepted if the university is NAAC “A” accredited. The overall GPA for the coursework must be at least 3.0 on a U.S. grading scale.
6. Missouri University of Science and Technology
   • Acceptance Criteria: Accepted with “NACES Evaluation”.
7. The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa
   • Acceptance Criteria: Accepted
8. Claremont Graduate University
   • Acceptance Criteria: Accepted
9. University at Albany, The State University of New York, Albany (SUNY Albany)
   • Acceptance Criteria: Accepted if the university is NAAC “A” accredited and the student passes through the first division. The university may ask for a NACES Evaluation if credits do not match.
10. University of Colorado Denver
    • Acceptance Criteria: Accepted
11. University of Colorado, Colorado Springs
    • Acceptance Criteria: Accepted
12. SUNY Polytechnic Institute, Utica
    • Acceptance Criteria: Accepted
13. State University of New York, Geneseo (SUNY Geneseo)
    • Acceptance Criteria: Accepted
14. The State University of New York at New Paltz (SUNY New Paltz)
    • Acceptance Criteria: Accepted if the university is NAAC “A” accredited and the three-year degree was earned in the first division.
15. State University of New York, Fredonia
    • Acceptance Criteria: Accepted
16. Virginia Commonwealth University
    • Acceptance Criteria: Accepted, provided the student meets the requirements.
17. Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS University)
    • Acceptance Criteria: Accepted with a WES (Course by Course) evaluation.
18. University of Massachusetts Dartmouth (UMass Dartmouth)
    • Acceptance Criteria: Accepted if the university is NAAC “A” accredited.
19. University of New Hampshire
    • Acceptance Criteria: Accepted
20. California State University, Los Angeles
    • Acceptance Criteria: Accepted
21. California State University, Fresno
    • Acceptance Criteria: Accepted
22. California State University, East Bay
    • Acceptance Criteria: Accepted for specific programs with WES evaluation:
      1. MBA
      2. M.S. Economics
      3. M.S. Construction Management
      4. M.S. Counseling (School Counseling concentration)
      5. M.S. Education (Online Teaching and Learning concentration)
      6. M.S. Kinesiology
      7. M.A. Communication
      8. M.S. Health Care Administration
      9. M.A. History
      10. M.A. Interaction Design and Interactive Art
      11. M.A. Music
23. California State University, Channel Islands
    • Acceptance Criteria: Accepted with Course-by-Course WES Evaluation. The university should be NAAC “A” accredited and passed from the first division.
24. Seattle University
    • Acceptance Criteria: Accepted with GRE/GMAT required.
25. New Jersey Institute of Technology
    • Acceptance Criteria: Accepted with “NACES Evaluation”.
26. Fairleigh Dickinson University (USA)
    • Acceptance Criteria: Accepted if the university is NAAC “A” accredited.
27. Savannah College of Art and Design – Atlanta
    • Acceptance Criteria: Accepted
28. Sacred Heart University
    • Acceptance Criteria: Accepted
29. Kent State University
    • Acceptance Criteria: Accepted if the university is NAAC “A” accredited. Note: 15 years of education is not accepted by the Department of Physics.
30. The Catholic University of America
    • Acceptance Criteria: Accepted
31. Rowan University
    • Acceptance Criteria: Accepted with 75% marks, provided the university is NAAC “A” accredited.
32. University of Wisconsin Milwaukee, Wisconsin
    • Acceptance Criteria: Accepted
33. Marquette University
    • Acceptance Criteria: Accepted if the university is NAAC “A” accredited.
34. University of Nevada, Reno
    • Acceptance Criteria: Accepted if the student has passed with First Class/First Division from a NAAC “A” Accredited university.
35. Ball State University
    • Acceptance Criteria: Accepted with “NACES Evaluation”.
36. Wright State University
    • Acceptance Criteria: Accepted for other courses with conditions:
      • Student’s college should be NAAC “A” Accredited.
      • A student should pass with FIRST DIVISION.
    • Note: Not accepted for MS in Computer Science.
37. Northern Arizona University
    • Acceptance Criteria: Accepted for MS in Business Analytics and MS in Information Technology with a NAAC “A” accredited university and a minimum percentage of 75%.
38. Middle Tennessee State University
    • Acceptance Criteria: Accepted with WES course-by-course evaluation.
39. University of Nebraska at Omaha
    • Acceptance Criteria: Accepted with “NACES Evaluation” and a NAAC “A” Accredited university.
40. Montana State University
    • Acceptance Criteria: Accepted
41. The University of Scranton
    • Acceptance Criteria: Accepted with GRE
42. Auburn University at Montgomery
    • Acceptance Criteria: Accepted if the university is NAAC “A” accredited.
43. California Baptist University
    • Acceptance Criteria: Accepted
44. Arkansas State University
    • Acceptance Criteria: Accepted on a case-to-case basis.
45. Lewis University
    • Acceptance Criteria: Accepted for specific programs:
      • MS in Business Analytics
      • MS in Project Management
      • MS in Finance
      • MS in Aviation and Transportation
      • MS Enterprise and Cloud Computing
      • MBA
      • Master in Science Health Information Management
      • MS CS in Albuquerque, New Mexico Campus
46. Governors State University
    • Acceptance Criteria: Accepted if the university is NAAC “A” accredited. If subjects are missing, students will have to take some prerequisites.
47. University of New Haven
    • Acceptance Criteria: Accepted with conditions:
      • University should be NAAC “A”
      • Students must have also graduated in the 1st or 2nd division.
      • Proof of the university or college NAAC rating must be provided along with the applicant’s transcripts.
      • Any other university without NAAC ‘A’ accredited university will require WES Evaluation if the student has 15 years of Education.
48. Pittsburgh State University
    • Acceptance Criteria: Accepted
49. University of Bridgeport
    • Acceptance Criteria: Accepted if the university is NAAC “A” accredited.
50. Murray State University
    • Acceptance Criteria: Accepted if the university is NAAC “A” accredited and the student should pass from the first division.
51. University of Louisville
    • Acceptance Criteria: Accepted for College of Business. Accepted for College of Engineering on a case-to-case basis.
52. Yeshiva University
    • Acceptance Criteria: Accepted if the university is NAAC “A” accredited.
53. Bryant University
    • Acceptance Criteria: Accepted if the university is NAAC “A” accredited.
54. Midwestern State University
    • Acceptance Criteria: Accepted if the student completed 120 credits at the undergraduate level.
55. Central Michigan University
    • Acceptance Criteria: Accepted if the university is NAAC “A” accredited. MS in Computer Science will not accept 15 years of education.
56. Eastern Michigan University
    • Acceptance Criteria: Accepted
57. Lawrence Technological University
    • Acceptance Criteria: Accepted if the university is NAAC “A” accredited.

58. University of Michigan-Flint
    • Acceptance Criteria: Accepted
59. Saint Leo University
    • Acceptance Criteria: Accepted
60. Midway University
    • Acceptance Criteria: Accepted if the 15 years of Education or three years bachelor’s Degree is equivalent to a 4-year degree in the US, with WES evaluation for equivalency.
61. Johnson & Wales University
    • Acceptance Criteria: Accepted if the university is NAAC “A” accredited.
62. Missouri State University
    • Acceptance Criteria: Accepted if the university is NAAC “A” accredited with First Division.
63. California Lutheran University
    • Acceptance Criteria: Accepted only if the student has 1st or 2nd Class Standing, and the university should be NAAC “A” accredited.
64. Saint Mary’s College of California
    • Acceptance Criteria: Accepted if the university is NAAC “A” accredited with First Division.
65. University of Tampa
    • Acceptance Criteria: Accepted if the university is NAAC “A” accredited. If the institution is not NAAC “A” accredited, WES evaluation is required.
66. Southern New Hampshire University
    • Acceptance Criteria: Accepted if the university is NAAC “A” accredited.
67. Troy University
    • Acceptance Criteria: Accepted
68. Dallas Baptist University
    • Acceptance Criteria: Accepted
69. Southwest Minnesota State University
    • Acceptance Criteria: Accepted if the university is NAAC “A” accredited and with “NACES Evaluation”.
70. Western New England University
    • Acceptance Criteria: Accepted for other programs. For MS in Computer Science, BSC computer science, 3 years of education will be accepted with 3 GPA. No other BSc/BCom degree will be accepted for the Computer Science program.
71. Valparaiso University
    • Acceptance Criteria: Accepted
72. Trine University
    • Acceptance Criteria: Accepted if the university is NAAC “A” accredited.
73. Golden Gate University
    • Acceptance Criteria: Accepted
74. Westcliff University
    • Acceptance Criteria: Accepted
75. University of Wisconsin–La Crosse
    • Acceptance Criteria: Accepted if the university is NAAC “A” accredited.
76. University of Wisconsin-Stout
    • Acceptance Criteria: Accepted with “NACES Evaluation”.
77. Charleston Southern University
    • Acceptance Criteria: Accepted
78. Tiffin University
    • Acceptance Criteria: Accepted
79. Franklin University
    • Acceptance Criteria: Accepted with “NACES Evaluation”.
80. Academy of Art University
    • Acceptance Criteria: Accepted with “NACES Evaluation”.
81. Full Sail University
    • Acceptance Criteria: Accepted if the university is NAAC “A” accredited and with “NACES Evaluation”.
82. New York Film Academy
    • Acceptance Criteria: Accepted
83. Webster University – (San Antonio, Texas), (St. Louis, Missouri)
    • Acceptance Criteria: Accepted
84. Park University
    • Acceptance Criteria: Accepted if the university is NAAC “A” accredited and First Division students.
85. The University of Findlay
    • Acceptance Criteria: Accepted for India, Nepal, Bangladesh. Not accepted for African Countries.
86. Hult International Business School Boston, San Francisco campus
    • Acceptance Criteria: Accepted if the university is NAAC “A” accredited.
87. New England Institute of Technology
    • Acceptance Criteria: Accepted
88. Marist College
    • Acceptance Criteria: Accepted if the university is NAAC “A” accredited.
89. Ottawa University
    • Acceptance Criteria: Accepted
90. Mississippi College
    • Acceptance Criteria: Accepted
91. Monroe College
    • Acceptance Criteria: Accepted
92. Berkeley College
    • Acceptance Criteria: Accepted
93. Fisher College
    • Acceptance Criteria: Accepted if the university is NAAC “A” accredited.
94. Drew University
    • Acceptance Criteria: Accepted
95. Hofstra University
    • Acceptance Criteria: Accepted from NAAC “A” accredited university with 60%. Accepted from NAAC “B” accredited university with 65%.
96. Illinois State University
    • Acceptance Criteria: Accepted from NAAC “A” accredited university with 55%. Accepted from NAAC “B” accredited university with 60%.
97. Oregon State University
    • Acceptance Criteria: Accepted
98. Suffolk University
    • Acceptance Criteria: Accepted if the university is NAAC “A” accredited with 1st division.
99. UMass Amherst
    • Acceptance Criteria: Accepted with “NACES Evaluation”.
100. University of Alabama at Birmingham – Acceptance Criteria: Accepted if the university is NAAC “A” accredited with 1st division.
101. University of Arizona – Acceptance Criteria: Accepted if the university is NAAC “A” accredited and the student must have completed 120 credits.
102. Pace University – Acceptance Criteria: For MPA, the three-year degree is not accepted. For Lubin School of Business, accepted with NAAC ‘A’ university with 3.0 or higher GPA (GRE/GMAT required if the university is not NAAC ‘A’ rated and GPA is below 3.0).
103. Adelphi University – Acceptance Criteria: Accepted
104. University of Dayton – Acceptance Criteria: Accepted
105. University of Massachusetts Boston (UMass Boston) – Acceptance Criteria: Accepted
106. University of the Pacific – Acceptance Criteria: Accepted
107. DePaul University – Acceptance Criteria: Accepted apart from programs under the College of Science and Health.
108. Long Island University Brooklyn (LIU Brooklyn) – Acceptance Criteria: Accepted if the university is NAAC “A” accredited and the student must pass in First Class Division.
109. Long Island University Post (LIU Post) – Acceptance Criteria: Accepted if the university is NAAC “A” accredited and the student should have 3.0 GPA.
110. California State University – San Bernardino – Acceptance Criteria: Accepted if the university is NAAC “A” accredited.
111. Arizona State University – Acceptance Criteria: Only two departments accept three-year bachelor’s from India:
     1. MGM (Thunderbird School of Global Management)
     2. W.P. Carey School of Business – All courses.
112. Paier College – Acceptance Criteria: Accepted
113. University of Mary Hardin-Baylor – Acceptance Criteria: Accepted
114. The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga – Acceptance Criteria: Accepted for Business programs
115. Berkeley College, New Jersey – Acceptance Criteria: Accepted
116. University of South Dakota – Acceptance Criteria: Accepted with WES Evaluation
117. Lawrence Technological University (Michigan) and Pune Institute of Business Management (Pune) – Acceptance Criteria: Accepted
118. Atlantis University – Acceptance Criteria: Accepted for Indian and Bangladeshi students.
119. University of St. Thomas – Acceptance Criteria: Accepted if the student qualifies through WES
120. University of Central Arkansas – Acceptance Criteria: Accepted with Credential evaluation
121. Xavier University – Acceptance Criteria: Accepted if the university is NAAC “A” accredited.
122. Montclair State University – Acceptance Criteria: Accepted if the university is NAAC “A” accredited.
123. Southern Utah University – Acceptance Criteria: Accepted
124. University of Potomac – Acceptance Criteria: Accepted with NACES credential evaluation
125. Woodbury University – Acceptance Criteria: Accepted if the university is NAAC “A” accredited.
126. Grand Valley State University – Acceptance Criteria: Accepted
127. Truman State University – Acceptance Criteria: Accepted if the university is NAAC “A” accredited.
128. South University – Acceptance Criteria: Accepted with some experience
129. Central Methodist University – Acceptance Criteria: Accepted with NAAC “A”
130. University of South Carolina Upstate – Acceptance Criteria: Accepted
131. University of Denver – Daniels College of Business – Acceptance Criteria: Accepted

Why Consider Studying in the USA with a 15-Year Education?

1. World-Class Education: US universities are globally recognized for their academic excellence and research opportunities.
2. Diverse Programs: A wide range of programs and courses to choose from across various fields and disciplines.
3. Career Opportunities: Graduates from US universities often find better career prospects and higher earning potential.
4. Cultural Diversity: Experience a multicultural environment with students from all over the world

 

For detailed information about studying in the USA and visa requirements, the following government and official websites can be highly useful:

1. U.S. Department of State – Student Visas
   • Link: Student Visas
   • Description: Official information on obtaining a student visa to study in the United States, including application procedures and requirements.
2. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
   • Link: Study in the States
   • Description: Comprehensive guide for international students on the visa process, maintaining status, and transitioning to work.
3. EducationUSA
   • Link: EducationUSA
   • Description: Official resource from the U.S. Department of State offering information about studying in the USA, including finding schools, financial aid, and the application process.
4. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
   • Link: Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP)
   • Description: Information on the SEVP, which manages schools and non-immigrant students in F and M visa categories, including maintaining your student status.
5. U.S. Department of Homeland Security – Study in the States
   • Link: Study in the States
   • Description: A helpful resource for students, schools, and families to learn about the international student process, SEVIS, and Form I-20.

These links provide comprehensive and reliable information to guide you through the process of studying in the USA and obtaining the necessary visas.

 

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