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Education & Exchanges
Overview
Exchanges
EducationUSA
Resources for Studying in the United States
English Resources
American Spaces
Alumni

Overview

Learn, exchange, grow, and serve. The U.S. Department of State offers many programs for non-U.S. citizens wishing to come to the U.S. for cultural, educational, or professional exchange. These programs are augmented by local opportunities in countries around that world that allow non-U.S. citizens to explore U.S. culture and the English language. Learn more about the opportunities offered by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.

Iraqi alumni of the U.S. exchange programs listed below can learn more about how to stay connected with other Iraqi alumni by contacting the U.S. Embassy Alumni Coordinator at IraqiAlumni@state.gov and by visiting the Department of State online global community of Alumni at https://state.gov.  Current alumni can also visit the Iraqi Alumni Facebook pages listed to the right of this page.

Youth Exchanges

The United States Mission in Iraq oversees and implements exchange programs sponsored by the American people for Iraqi citizens to encourage mutual understanding, as well as international, educational and cultural exchange, and leadership development.

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Professional Exchanges

The United States Mission in Iraq oversees and implements exchange programs sponsored by the American people for Iraqi citizens to encourage mutual understanding, as well as international, educational and cultural exchange, and leadership development.

Read more about professional exchanges

BridgeUSA

Brings emerging leaders and professionals to the United States.

Bridge USA
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EducationUSA

Whether you plan to pursue a short-term or full degree program in the United States, Education USA has the resources you need. 

EducationUSA is a U.S. Department of State network of over 430 international student advising centers in more than 175 countries and territories. The network promotes U.S. higher education to students around the world by offering accurate, comprehensive, and current information about opportunities to study at accredited institutions in the United States. EducationUSA also provides services to the U.S. higher education community to help institutional leaders meet their recruitment and campus internationalization goals. EducationUSA is your official source on U.S. higher education.

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EducationUSA Advising Offices in Iraq

The Education Advising Offices at the U.S. Embassy and Consulate are certified EducationUSA advising centers.

Services available from the Education Advising Offices include:

  • College counseling and guidance
  • Standardized test information (i.e. TOEFL, IELTS, PET, etc.)
  • Bulletins, handouts, and education-related publications
  • Study in the USA presentations (Summer Programs, Undergraduate, Graduate, and Distance Learning)

Feel free to contact our offices for assistance for your contacts interested in studying in the United States.

Baghdad
U.S. Embassy – Baghdad
BaghdadEducationAdv@state.gov

Erbil
U.S. Consulate General – Erbil
ErbilEducationUSA@state.gov

EducationUSA is your official source on U.S. higher education, learn more about EducationUSA.

Education

EducationUSA

EducationUSA is your official source on U.S. higher education

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Your Five Steps for Successful Admission

Whether you plan to pursue a short-term or full degree program in the United States, EducationUSA has the resources you need in ‘Your Five Steps to U.S. Study.’

Read more about your five steps

Finding a School in the United States

It can seem overwhelming to find the right school for you from such a large number of universities and colleges. Here are some search engines that can help you narrow your choices. Remember that you will want to think about location, cost, type of program, and size of the institution.

Read More About Finding a School in the United States

Admission and English Tests Information

Each U.S. college or university has its own requirements for admission, including standardized tests that all students take as part of the admissions process. You will take these tests in English at an official testing center. The official test scores must be sent to each of the universities you are applying to. Not all universities will require these tests, so be sure to read their websites carefully.

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Study & Exchange Visas

The United States supports international education and welcomes foreign students and exchange visitors. Before applying for a visa, students and exchange visitors must be accepted by their schools or program sponsors.

Learn more about Study & Exchange Visas

Frequently Asked Questions

Degree-granting institutions in the United States can be called colleges, universities or institutes. Colleges tend to be small and offer only undergraduate degrees, while universities also offer graduate degrees. An institute usually specializes in degree programs in a group of closely related subject areas, such as institutes of technology and institutes of fashion.

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English Teacher Resources

English Teacher Resources

American English

American English is a resource center for teaching and learning about American English language and culture.

Visit the American English Site

English Language Office

The English Language Office (ELO) supports the mission of the Public Affairs section of the United States Embassy to focus on building mutual understanding between people through its educational, cultural, and informational programs.

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Local American Spaces

Find American Spaces, American Centers, American Corners, or Binational Centers near you.

Find a Location Near You

Exchange Program Alumni – Resources & Opportunities

Join the Exchange Alumni community portal and open the door to a world of resources and funding opportunities to help you build on the skills you gained during your exchange program:

  • Access academic journals and articles through EBSCO, JSTOR, and Libby, among other academic and research resources through eLibraryUSA (make sure to first visit an American Space in your region to set up an account).
  • Find and connect with fellow Exchange Alumni locally and globally.
  • Collaborate in group discussions, search for and post upcoming career opportunities, update your alumni contact information, and more!

For Exchange Alumni community portal log-in questions, reach out to: alumniwebsite@state.gov.

In addition, get up-to-date information on upcoming events and Exchange Alumni highlights in our quarterly international newsletter, and reach out to the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate to find out more about funding opportunities like the Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF).

Don’t forget to connect with us online through LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram, sharing your successes by using #ExchangeAlumni when you post. Do you have a story you’d like to share? Feel free to reach out directly at exchangealumni@state.gov.