If you’re a prospective international student interested in pursuing a U.S. education, it is important to understand all of the potential academic paths available to you.
Community colleges in the U.S. are categorized as “open-access admission”, or open enrollment, meaning that these institutions have non-selective and non-competitive admission standards.
Community colleges generally allow greater flexibility in proving language skills, which can make the application process easier for international students overall.
Community colleges offer lower tuition costs and fees on average than 4-year universities, which can make the study abroad experience much more affordable overall for international students.
There are many community colleges geared towards specific careers and professional paths, with programs designed to give students practical experience and hands-on training, so that they may seamlessly transition into a career upon graduation.
Many community colleges in the U.S. have relationships with local 4-year colleges and universities and can make transitioning to longer-term programs seamless for international students.
