Subjects that provide students with better understanding of the world, or that help them to solve problems or to think more clearly, are required to complete their degree. Usually 'perspective subjects' are studied mainly in the first half of the degree program, and specialized subjects mainly in the last half of the degree program. All students take some fine arts and humanities, social and behavioral sciences, U.S. culture, non-Western cultures, mathematics and computing, natural sciences, and science and technology. Perspective studies expose students to a wide variety of disciplines and ideas, and develop a broad background, which is the mark of an educated person. Fifth, American universities do not require matriculation studies.
Students enter directly after leaving secondary school.
Compulsory foundation courses are fully integrated into each degree program so that students complete their degree studies in efficient and timely manner. By the time students go to the United States, they will have completed most of their broad perspectives subjects as well as the necessary foundation subjects required for specialization in their major field of study in the United States. Sixth, all American universities use continuous, internal assessment of student progress. The teachers set the syllabi for their subjects as well as all examinations, including the final examination, and assignments. Students are expected to attend all classes.