Media Release

Mangaluru, Feb 15: The United States government showed students how to pursue their higher education dreams at the many US university campuses at educational fairs in Manipal, Mangaluru, and Surathkal on February 14 and 15. The US Commercial Service of the US Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration and the US Consulate General Chennai organized these US Higher Education Fairs. The delegates of the US Education Trade Mission met with education institutions’ leadership to discuss possible partnerships.

The dedicated student fairs hosted at the Manipal Academy for Higher Education (MAHE), Manipal, St Aloysius College, Mangaluru, and at the National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal, offered students the opportunity to interact with representatives from 18 US Higher Education institutions and EducationUSA advisers from the US Consulate General Chennai.

Carey Arun, a diplomat serving as the Counselor for Commercial Affairs at US Consulate General Chennai, stated that the success of these student fairs underscores how this region continues to promote academic excellence and international collaborations – empowering students to pursue educational opportunities worldwide.

US diplomat Carey Arun stated, “The United States remains the most sought-after country for higher education globally, which is a reflection of the quality, diversity, and innovation of American higher education institutions. The diverse inclusive campuses enrich students experience, expand their world view and build life-long connections.”

She encouraged prospective students, parents, and educators in Karnataka to contact EducationUSA –mailto:Chennai@educationusa.org the official source on US higher education – for accurate, comprehensive and current information on studying in the United States. For more information, contact Chennai@EducationUSA.org.

For additional resources on how to study in the United States, visit EducationUSA’s website in India: https://www.usief.org.in/Study-in-the-US.aspx.