Study Graduate where you want
2+2 with guaranteed transfer to Top 100 Universities
Graduate from a Top US University with Support
The US Pathways offer international students support with academics, English, and life in the US in major US cities.
Undergraduate students can do a 2+2 with guaranteed progression to Top 50 Universities, and receive extra support to help them be successful.
Graduate students can do pre-graduate studies and meet face-to-face with admissions at top ranked universities.
Support and locations are what makes the US Pathway Programs special. Every student receives hands-on attention from a dedicated advisor who is there to help every step of the way.
Study Where you Want
New York
Boston
Seattle
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Texas
Michigan
Minnesota
Florida
Graduate Where you Want
UCLA
New York University
Texas A&M
University of Washington
Northeastern University
Pepperdine University
About the US TPathwayransfer Program
Support
Receive best-in-class support with academics, English, and life in the United States.
Support Before Arrival
Priority application
Your application will be treated as a priority application and processed quickly. Processing time is usually 2-3 business days for undergraduate and English applications, and 5-10 business days for graduate studies.
Practice visa interview
Getting your student visa is an important step in admissions. Practice your student visa and be prepared for the interview with a voucher for a free interview with Practice Interview.
Scholarship opportunities
Every application is automatically reviewed for a scholarship. BrighterEd offers both merit-based and needs-based scholarships.
No application fee
There is no application fee to apply to a BrighterEd program or to its partner institutions.
Support in the Experience
Airport pickup
We will meet you at the airport to help assure you arrive safely and have everything needed on the first day to be successful.
24/7 emergency number
Have access to support 24/7 for emergencies.
Cultural outings
Experience the US. We arrange outings to see parts of the city including museums, theme parks, sporting events, and more.
Career support
Get guidance on internships and getting a job if needed. This is help with LinkedIn, resumes, and interviewing skills.
Support in the Classroom
Dedicated transfer advisor
A dedicated advisor will help create your transfer plan, and work with you every step of the way. They will track your grades and performance to help assure you get the support you need to be successful.
Custom academic plan
Have a customized plan based on your goals – where you want to graduate and in which major. Benchmarks will be put into place showing what grades you’ll need and which classes you’ll need to take to reach your goals.
English assistance
Get assistance with English reading, writing, listening, or speaking. This can be through the writing lab or through one-on-one tutoring sessions if needed.
Bi-weekly academic checkups
We care about student success. We check in with students to make sure they’re doing well in the classroom and offer assistance if needed.
University tours
Tour universities that you’re considering as a transfer destination. This allows you to see the campus, meet with admissions, and know if a school is the right choice for you.
Transfer application
Applications for transferring can be confusing. We will help you create a strong application and apply to universities as a transfer student.
Admissions
Admissions is quick and easy for studies with most admissions decisions happening in 2-3 days.
Admission Requirements
Grades
Any grades OK
English
4.5 IELTS
45 iBT TOEFL
80 Duolingo
Varies by location
Admissions Checklist
Application
Passport
Proof of English
Transcripts
High school diploma
Bank statements
Send all documents to admissions@brightered.com
Application Deadlines
30 days before classes begin
Admissions Process
- Apply no application fee
- Pay deposit of $2,000 USD
- Get I-20
- Get visa with a practice-visa interview
- Arrive on campus
Start Dates
Center
New York
Boston
Seattle
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Texas
January 2023
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Summer 2023
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
When to apply?
Applications and all needed documents must be received no later than 30 days before the intended start date.
When to arrive?
Students may arrive in the US 30 days before their start date.
US Pathway – New York
Study in New York City for the first two years of your bachelor’s or prepare for a graduate program. Have a guaranteed transfer to many great universities in New York and beyond.
Programs
Undergraduate 2+2
Pre-graduate studies
Any major
Location
New York, New York
Borough of Manhattan Community College
4.0km to Wall Street
5.5km to the Empire State Building
5.8km to Time Square
6.6km to Rockefeller Center
Articulation Agreements
Columbia University #3
Cornell University #18
FIT: Fashion Institute of Technology
New York University #30
Syracuse University #58
SUNY Binghamton #88
SUNY Buffalo #88
SUNY Stony Brook #88
University of Rochester #34
Admissions
Grades
Any grades OK
English
45 iBT TOEFL
5.0 IELTS
80 Duolingo
Housing
Homestay near campus
Start Dates
January 29, 2021 – Spring
May 27, 2021 – Summer
August 25, 2021 – Fall
Cost per Year (2 Semester)
$30,000 Program cost
$15,000 Housing & meals
$1,500 Insurance
$3,500 Books & Other
$50,000 Total
US Pathway – Boston
Study in Boston for the first two years of your bachelor’s or prepare for a graduate program. Have a guaranteed transfer to many great universities in Boston and beyond.
Programs
Undergraduate 2+2
Pre-graduate studies
Any major
Location
Boston, Massachusetts
MassBay Community College
16.0km to Fenway Park
18.2km to Harvard
18.5km to MIT
24.0km to Faneuil Hall
Articulation Agreements
Bentley University
Boston College
Bryant University
Framingham State University
Northeastern University
Suffolk University
UMass Amherst
UMass Boston
UMass Dartmouth
UMass Lowell
Admissions
Grades
Any grades OK
English
68 iBT TOEFL
6.0 IELTS
Housing
Homestay near campus
On-campus housing available
Start Dates
January 4, 2021 – Spring
May 24, 2021 – Summer
September 7, 2021 – Fall
Cost per Year (2 Semester)
$30,000 Program cost
$15,000 Housing & meals
$1,500 Insurance
$3,500 Books & Other
$50,000 Total
US Pathway – Seattle
Study in Seattle for the first two years of your bachelor’s or prepare for a graduate program. Have a guaranteed transfer to many great universities in Washington and beyond.
Programs
Undergraduate 2+2
Pre-graduate studies
Any major
Location
Seattle, Washington
Shoreline Community College
15.3km to Amazon Headquarters
18.6km to the Space Needle
18.8km to Pike’s Market / First Starbucks
21.1km to T-Mobile Park (Seattle Mariners)
27.7km to Microsoft
Transfer Guarantees
University of Washington
Washington State University
Seattle University
Arizona State University
Indiana University
Kent State University
Purdue University – Northwest
San Francisco State University
Temple University
UC Riverside
University of Oregon
Admissions
Grades
Any grades OK
English
58 iBT TOEFL
5.0 IELTS
95 Duolingo
Housing
Homestay near campus
On-campus housing available
Start Dates
January 6, 2021 – Winter
April 5, 2021 – Spring
June 28, 2021 – Summer
September 20, 2021 – Fall
Cost per Year (2 Semester)
$30,000 Program cost
$15,000 Housing & meals
$1,500 Insurance
$3,500 Books & Other
$50,000 Total
US Pathway – Los Angeles
Study in Los Angeles for the first two years of your bachelor’s or prepare for a graduate program. Have a guaranteed transfer to many great universities in California and beyond.
Programs
Undergraduate 2+2
Pre-graduate studies
Any major
Location
Los Angeles, California
El Camino College
12.9km to LAX airport
15.1km to the beach
22.0km to Staples Center / LA Lakers
27.5km to Dodgers Stadium
33.3km to Hollywood Walk of Fame
41.5km to Disneyland
Guaranteed Transfer
UC Davis #39
UC Irvine #36
UCLA #20
UC Merced #104
UC Riverside #91
UC Santa Barbara #34
UC Santa Cruz #84
Admissions
Grades
Any grades OK
English
45 iBT TOEFL
4.5 IELTS
80 Duolingo
620 TOEIC
2a EIKEN
44 iTEP
Housing
Homestay near campus
Start Dates
January 4, 2021 – Winter
February 13, 2021 – Spring
August 28, 2021 – Fall
Cost per Year (2 Semester)
$30,000 Program cost
$13,000 Housing & meals
$1,500 Insurance
$3,500 Books & Other
$48,000 Total
US Pathway – San Francisco
Study in San Francisco for the first two years of your bachelor’s or prepare for a graduate program. Have a guaranteed transfer to many great universities in California and beyond.
Programs
Undergraduate 2+2
Pre-graduate studies
Any major
Location
San Francisco, California
San Mateo Colleges of Silicon Valley
18.8km to SFO International Airport
24.2km to Stanford University
30.0km to downtown San Francisco
31.0km to Google Headquarters
42.8km to the Golden Gate Bridge
43.5km to Apple Headquarters
Guaranteed Transfer
UC Davis #39
UC Irvine #36
UCLA #20
UC Merced #104
UC Riverside #91
UC Santa Barbara #34
UC Santa Cruz #84
Admissions
Grades
Any grades OK
English
56 iBT TOEFL
5.5 IELTS
85 Duolingo
Housing
Homestay near campus
Start Dates
January 19, 2021 – Spring
June 14, 2021 – Summer
August 18, 2021 – Fall
Cost per Year (2 Semester)
$30,000 Program cost
$13,000 Housing & meals
$1,500 Insurance
$3,500 Books & Other
$48,000 Total
US Pathway – Texas
Study in Houston for the first two years of your bachelor’s or prepare for a graduate program. Have a guaranteed transfer to many great universities in Texas and beyond.
Programs
Undergraduate 2+2
Pre-graduate studies
Any major
Location
Houston, Texas
Lone Star College
39.8km to IAH International Airport
52.0km to downtown Houston
58.1km to University of Houston
110.1km to Texas A&M
Guaranteed Transfer
Texas A&M
Texas Tech University
University of Houston
University of Texas – Arlington
University of Texas – Dallas
University of Texas – San Antonio
Admissions
Grades
Any grades OK
English
71 iBT TOEFL
6.0 IELTS
90 Duolingo
Housing
Homestay near campus
Start Dates
January 19, 2021 – Spring
August 30, 2021 – Fall
Cost per Year (2 Semester)
$30,000 Program cost
$13,000 Housing & meals
$1,500 Insurance
$3,500 Books & Other
$48,000 Total
US Pathway – Michigan
Study in Detroit for the first two years of your bachelor’s or prepare for a graduate program. Have a guaranteed transfer to many great universities in Michigan and beyond.
Programs
Undergraduate 2+2
Pre-graduate studies
Any major
Location
Detroit, Michigan
Macomb Community College
Transfer Options
Central Michigan University
Ferris State University
Madonna University
Michigan State University (College of Osteopathic Medicine only)
Northwood University
Oakland University
Rochester University
University of Detroit
Mercy Walsh Wayne State University
Admissions
Grades
Any grades OK
English
61 iBT TOEFL
5.5 IELTS
Housing
Homestay near campus
Start Dates
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Cost per Year (2 Semester)
$30,000 Program cost
$13,000 Housing & meals
$1,500 Insurance
$3,500 Books & Other
$48,000 Total
US Pathway – Minnesota
Study in Minneapolis for the first two years of your bachelor’s or prepare for a graduate program. Have a guaranteed transfer to many great universities in Minnesota and beyond.
Programs
Undergraduate 2+2
Pre-graduate studies
Any major
Location
Minneapolis, Michigan
Normandale Community College
Transfer Options
Minnesota State University
University of Minnesota
University of Wisconsin – Madison
University of Wisconsin – River Falls
University of Wisconsin – Stout
Admissions
Grades
Any grades OK
English
61 iBT TOEFL
5.5 IELTS
85 Duolingo
Housing
Homestay near campus
Start Dates
Fall
Spring
Summer
Cost per Year (2 Semester)
$30,000 Program cost
$13,000 Housing & meals
$1,500 Insurance
$3,500 Books & Other
$48,000 Total
US Pathway – Florida
Study in Florida for the first two years of your bachelor’s or prepare for a graduate program, and transfer to any of the great schools in the state.
Programs
Undergraduate 2+2
Pre-graduate studies
Any major
Location
Orlando, Florida
Transfer Options
University of Florida
University of Miami
Florida State University
Florida International University
University of South Florida
Admissions
Grades
Any grades OK
English
45 iBT TOEFL
5.5 IELTS
75 Duolingo
Housing
Homestay near campus
Start Dates
Fall
Spring
Summer
Cost per Year (2 Semester)
$30,000 Program cost
$13,000 Housing & meals
$1,500 Insurance
$3,500 Books & Other
$48,000 Total