Education & Exchanges

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.

Education

EducationUSA

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

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Local EducationUSA Centers

EducationUSA advising centers help you navigate the Five Steps to U.S. Study.

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Education

Study & Exchange American English

Study & Exchange

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.

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American English

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

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Exchanges

BridgeUSA

Brings emerging leaders and professionals to the United States.

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Academic & Professional Exchanges

Opportunities for international study & research from undergraduate through postdoctoral.

Local Programs

Cultural Heritage Exchange Programs for Youth and Professionals Funding Opportunities Libyan Alumni of U.S. Exchange Programs Online Education Professional Certificate in English Language Teaching

Cultural Heritage

The United States is proud to support Libya in its efforts to safeguard antiquities and other Libyan cultural objects from looting, vandalism, and other threats. The United States has supported a series of risk reduction training workshops for safeguarding Libyan museum collections, archives, historic buildings, and archaeological sites; the publication of the ICOM Emergency Red List of Libyan Cultural Objects at Risk; and, in cooperation with ICCROM and UNESCO, the International Experts Meeting on the Safeguarding of Libya’s Cultural Heritage, convened in Tunis in May 2016.

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Exchange Programs for Youth and Professionals

Every year, the Embassy of the United States to Libya offers talented and community-minded Libyans the opportunity to engage in first-hand cultural exchange with their American peers through our diverse educational and cultural exchange programs. These programs are overseen within the U.S. Department of State by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) and are managed by the U.S. Embassy and through local partners, including AMIDEAST. These educational and leadership focused exchange programs range from short visit programs not exceeding one week to long-term postgraduate degrees.

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Funding Opportunities

U.S. Embassy Libya’s Public Affairs Office (PAO) is pleased to announce that funding is available through the Public Diplomacy Grant Program for projects up to $25,000 USD. Projects for a greater value will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

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Libyan Alumni of U.S. Exchange Programs

The Libyan Alumni community of U.S. Exchange Programs counts more than 2,000 members who have participated in various programs launched by the embassy targeting Libyans from different age groups all over Libya.

Online Education

The U.S. Embassy to Libya has two virtual online learning groups on Facebook. The virtual groups connect American students with Libyans on social media to support the embassy’s strategic goals in Libya, including helping Libyans improve their English, discover the American culture, discuss democracy, and preserve their cultural heritage.

Professional Certificate in English Language Teaching

The Professional Certificate in English Language Teaching (PCELT) is a 120-hour course for current and future English language teachers in the Middle East and North Africa. Developed by AMIDEAST in partnership with the World Learning/SIT Graduate Institute, the course is designed to meet the specific needs of English language teachers and learners in the region. In 2016, U.S. Embassy Libya offered a PCELT training to 12 participants from different Libyan regions. The U.S. Embassy Libya Facebook fan page will share future recruitment updates. Learn more about the workshop in this video.

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Local American Spaces

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

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American Spaces

The Office of American Spaces oversees a network of 600 open-access cultural centers.

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EXCHANGE ALUMNI: RESOURCES & OPPORTUNITIES

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

Gain access to various grant opportunities through Foundation Directory Online (FDO) and Grants to Individuals (GTI).
Read journals, academic journals, and articles through Gale and EBSCO’s first academic database.
Find and connect with fellow ExchangeAlumni locally and globally.
Get up-to-date information on live events, such as #MentorTalks, and ExchangeAlumni news.

There are also resources you can access without logging in, such as the Resources for Entrepreneurs page, where you can find information and programs to help you build your business. In addition, you can connect with us online through LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, sharing your successes by using #ExchangeAlumni when you post. Prefer to email? Reach us at exchangealumni@state.gov.