The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) offers a range of programs, including youth-focused programs to empower the next generation and establish long-lasting ties between the United States and other countries.  ECA offers programs for high school students, undergraduates and graduates, as well as professional development opportunities.

The links below provide more information on these exchange programs.

Graduate and Professional Development Programs

• Study of the United States Institute (SUSI) for High School Teachers (application closed)
• Study of the United States Institutes (SUSI) For Scholars (application closed)
• Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program (applications are open until June 25, 2019)
• Fulbright Specialist Program (at request)
• Foreign Fulbright Student Program (applications are open until June 25, 2019)
• Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship (applications are open until June 25, 2019)
• American English E-Teacher Program (applications closed)
• International Visitors Leadership Program (IVLP)

Undergraduate Programs

• Global Under Graduate (Global UGrad) Program  (application closed)
• The Study of the U.S. Institute (SUSI) for Student Leaders (application closed)

 Youth Programs

• Benjamin Franklin Transatlantic Fellows Summer Institute Program  (application closed)
• The Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) Program (administered by American Councils for International Education; call for applications open from September to October 2017)
• EducationUSA

 Cultural Programs

• Ambassadors Fund For Cultural Preservation (AFCP)  (application closed)
• Ongoing opportunities

Required tests for Studying in the United States

All colleges and universities in the United States have specific application requirements and admission criteria (Visit with EducationUSA for specific information).

SAT/ ACT – required by most universities for American and international students interested in pursuing undergraduate studies.

GRE (Graduate Record Examination) – required by most universities for American and international students interested in pursuing graduate studies across all disciplines.

GMAT (Graduate Management Administration Test) – required for American and international students interested in pursuing a graduate business study program.

LSAT (Law School Admission Test) – required for American and international students who wish to enroll in law school at JD level.

English Language Tests – Almost all universities require international students to pass an English test.

The American Embassy DOES NOT administer standardized tests required for admission to U.S. universities. For more information about available tests, testing dates and test centers in Albania contact the EducationUSA Advising Center or visit the International Student Guide.

For questions and information email CultureandEducationTirana@state.gov