KOCHI, February 14: The US Department of Commerce, the International Trade Administration, the US Commercial Service in India, and the US Consulate General Chennai will host a free US Higher Education Fair in Kochi on Saturday, February 17. The fair is organized in association with Overseas Development and Employment Promotion Consultants Limited (ODEPC), a recruitment firm run by the Government of Kerala.
Christopher Hodges, US Consul General in Chennai, highlighted that the United States continues to be the best host for international students globally, a reflection of the quality, diversity and innovation of American higher education institutions. Christopher Hodges also highlighted the potential of the US-India initiative known as “ICET” to advance the field of critical and emerging technologies. He spoke about how the commercial space will pave the way for new advances and investments in next-generation fields like artificial intelligence, particle physics, and green hydrogen, and what role US and Indian universities and industry can play in such efforts.
Consul General Christopher Hodges added: “The US Consulate General in Chennai is working to connect American universities with prospective partners in Kerala. The fair will pave the way for postgraduate studies, which will open up exciting opportunities for students from Kerala, including exchange programs and research. Kochi, the commercial and educational hub of Kerala, is the perfect place for students and parents from across the state to gather and learn about the strength and dynamism of US higher education.”
Students interested in postgraduate or doctoral degree programs in the United States can attend the fair. Visitors will have the opportunity to meet 18 US higher education representatives, Education USA advisors and visa officers/diplomats from the US Consulate General in Chennai at the fair. These officials will present information about US higher education and answer questions.
The US Consulate General in Chennai has informed the students of Kerala that they can pursue the dream of American higher education by visiting the official social media handle @EdUSA_India.
Entry to the fair is free. All students interested in US higher education can participate. Registration is mandatory. Link here: https://www.odepc.net/events/edu-expo-2024/
For more information about American higher education, students, parents, and teachers can visit the website of Education USA in India: https://www.usief.org.in/Study-in-the-US.aspx
Details of Education Fair
US Higher Education Institutions Participating in the Fair:
1. Arizona State University
2. Bryant University
3. Catholic University of America
4. City University of Seattle
5. Clarkson University
6. George Washington University
7. Kennesaw State University
8. Marymount University
9. Park University
10. Penn College of Technology
11. Saint Louis University
12. St. Mary's University of Texas
13. SUNY Buffalo
14. University of Arkansas
15. University of San Diego
16. University of Texas San Antonio
17. University of Utah
18. University of Wisconsin Stout