The American University Education21A Virtual Trade Shows on August 27 and September 3 will provide an online platform for students and their parents to interact with more than 100 accredited American universities and colleges, according to a press release by US Consulate Kolkata.

The US University virtual fairs will be held on August 27 and September 3, the release issued on Friday evening said. There is no registration or participation fee. The participating US higher education institutions represent a broad geographic area in the United States and offer a range of academic programmes at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels, the release said.

''In these extraordinary times across the world, Education USA India is making sure students have easy access to information about US higher education through our many online resources such as our upcoming virtual fair. We invite students and parents to make use of this opportunity to move closer to their dreams of studying in the United States,'' said Adam Grotsky, Executive Director, United States-India Educational Foundation.

The press release states that the participating U.S. higher education institutions represent a wide geographic area in the United States and offer a range of undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs. Visitors to the fair can learn from the comfort of their homes about the various programs and criteria for admission to this virtual fair.

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