Study Abroad

Once again the University of San Diego has strengthened its reputation as a global academic institution, rising one spot to No. 3 among public U.S. Universities in the 2024 Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU). Also, the university advanced to No. 14 among the public colleges overall and No. 18 in the world in the annual list. This ranking is a testament to the university's groundbreaking research, transformative, innovation, and world-class education. Furthermore, UC San Diego has recently been named as the No. 3 public university in the nation by Forbes in the 2025 America's Top Colleges list. In the world rankings released by Times Higher Education, UC San Diego ranks at #34 in 2025.

As per a few unofficial sources, UCLA ranks better in areas like English, Biology and Psychology. But, for the STEM disciplines, especially Engineering and Computer Science, UC San Diego has a great reputation. Also, note that the research opportunities are in abundance at both universities. Furthermore, the social environment at both universities reflects their locations. UC San Diego's sports, vibrant on-campus organizations, and proximity to the beach offer a lot of opportunities for outdoor activities. On the other hand, UCLA's student life tends to be more event-driven because of its LA location and dynamic sports teams. Considering the acceptance rate of both universities, it can be said UCLA is more competitive. UC San Diego acceptance rate is around 25%, whereas, that of UCLA is just 9%.

Northwestern University is one of the finest universities for higher education in the USA. Northwestern University placement rate is 85%, and the graduates are employed within 3 months of graduation. The graduates work for top companies such as Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Meta, LinkedIn, Amazon Web Services (AWS), etc. The university graduates are always in high demand all over the globe. The graduates are highly skilled in Management, Social Media, Strategic Planning, Business Development, and more. The University placement rate attracts international students the most. A graphical representation of top sectors for which graduates work is as follows:

San Marcos campus is the Texas State University main campus and offers an exceptional learning atmosphere for their students. Some of the facilities provided on campus include modern infrastructure,  on-campus housing with various amenities,  sports and athletics,  entertainment opportunities,  shopping,  student organisations,  cultural fests,  exhibitions, and more. Mentioned below are the facilities which make the university an ideal study abroad option:

Student Organizations: There are over 400 academic and service-oriented student groups, that help students in finding new experiences, meet new people, and get engaged with campus life.

Housing: Students can live on-campus while studying at Texas State University, that too at affordable prices. Also, they can choose between 

Career Services: A variety of career services are offered to Texas State University students such as resume building, interview preparations, help in securing jobs, and more.

Success and Support: Texas State has resources to help graduates meet whatever challenges they face, from staying on track academically to dealing with unexpected life events.