US Universities Equip Indian Students with Transparency on Courses, Fees, and Career Paths

The EducationUSA Fair 2025 at Mumbai saw over 35 U.S. accredited schools in person interacting with Indian students interested in studying in the United States. The education fair was held on August 16, the fair was a gateway to pivotal information on admissions, scholarships, visa application, and school planning—enabling aspirants to make informed choices about their higher education futures.

Organized together by EducationUSA—the official US government advisory system—and the US Consulate in Mumbai, the fair had a good number of Indian students looking for undergraduate, postgraduate, and PhD programs. Prestigious institutions like Arizona State University, Johns Hopkins Carey Business School, NYU Tandon School of Engineering, and University of Washington participated in the fair.

The highlight was the directness of learning students gained through verbal interaction. Most prominent issues related to prospects for scholarships, course availability, visa longevity, student housing, and long-term career prospects. Students started showing greater interest in emerging fields such as data science, psychology, and business—in addition to traditional STEM fields.

Representatives like Bradley University's Holly Bland praised the figures, noting that Indian students were becoming open to lesser-known but quality schools. "They're not merely fixated on Ivy Leagues—they're interested in value-based educational possibilities," she said.

Visa issues, though, were foremost in mind. University counselors strongly urged early application and suggested that students prepare carefully for visa interviews. Sarah Burke of Canisius University emphasized that students need to be able to show clarity regarding the programs selected, knowledge of the institution, and academic aspirations within a brief three-minute interview.

For students like Lamees Kazi, who wants to pursue a Master's in Structural Engineering, the fair was not an event—it was an experience that decided her choices. "University reps' interactions gave me real clarity on what to expect educationally as well as in terms of costs," she told The Free Press Journal.

The EducationUSA Fair reminded us that successful student engagement—founded on counseling, openness, and academic advising—can actually convert dreams into action