University of Silicon Valley

Yes, international students at the University of Silicon Valley can work while studying. Full-time students can work up to 20 hours per week, depending on the academic load and Federal Work Study Abroad. Students may work in an office, for a professor, or for a college department on special projects.

International students seeking admission to USV must meet the following requirements:

• Interview with USV admissions advisor
• Then, complete an application for admission
• Next, provide a current copy valid passport
• Also, submit TOEFL / IELTS scores. Provide bank statements and academic transcripts (documents may be additional for specific degree)

Once students have submitted the application, they can prepare for arrival at USV. After being accepted into the programme and having paid USD 500 (towards F-1 visa) as enrollment fee, students will be issued an o-20 form. Once students have met with the Embassy in their home country, students should contact USV's Designated School Official to notify the school about the travel arrangements to the U.S. With this visa, students are required to maintain a 2.0 GPA while at USV and mandated to remain full-time. Also Check: Application Process for USA

USV accepts IELTS / TOEFL scores for admission. Here are the minimum scores required in these tests:

International students can apply to USV by applying directly to the university. Post submitting the application, connect with an admissions advisor. After this, students are required to submit supporting documents. Lastly, check where students rank in the placement assessments. The documents required to apply to this university are:

• Official academic transcripts: high school or college
• Financial support form
• Current valid passport
• English language proficiency score report
• Intent transfer form

A few of the courses studied by USV alumni are:

• Digital Arts
• Game and Interactive Media Design
• Design and Visual Communications
• Computer Science
• Animation, Interactive Technology
• Music Technology
• Computer Software Engineering
• Film / Cinema / Video Studies

The University of Silicon Valley BBA course has a small class size which means that students can have a personalized education. The teachers of this course are exceptional instructors. The first-year tuition fee of this course is around INR 19 Lakh and the cost of living is around INR 34k. The graduates of this course have gone on to work for companies like Apple, Microsoft, Intel, Sony, etc. This course empowers students to thrive in the dynamic world of business with a focus on the creative fields.

The duration of USV Master of Business Innovation course at USV is 1.5 – 2 years. By studying this course, students can dive into the world of business model innovations, entrepreneurial marketing, digital transformation and social media. The first-year tuition fee for this course is around INR 9 lakh. The potential job roles for which a student can go for are Innovation Manager, Business Development Manager, Project Manager, Operations Manager, etc. The graduates of this course have gone onto work for top companies like Intel, Sony, Disney, Microsoft, and Apple.

The University of Silicon Valley offers 12 courses. The study levels on which the courses are offered are UG, PG, Certificate, Diploma, etc. At the Master's level, one course namely Master of Business Innovation is offered. On the other hand, at the Bachelor's level, courses like BA in Digital Art & Animation, Game Design, Game Engineering, etc. are offered. The Certificate level courses that are available are Certificate in Electronic Music Production, Certificate in Audio Recording, and Graduate Certificate in Project Management.

The luxury apartments at the University of Silicon Valley have all the amenities. USV student housing comprises 3 luxury apartment complexes such as Verdant, Venue and Elan. These apartment complexes are within walking distance from campus less than ¼ mile from the Baypointe and Tasman Light Rail stations. These apartments offer plenty of storage, pool, fitness rooms, parking, etc. Generally, the housing fee at USV is around USD 6,695 (Around INR 5.7 L).