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Source: The post is based on the article “Open Doors 2023 report: India Reached An All-Time High In International Student Enrollment In The USA” published in “The Hindu” on 14th November 2023
Why in the News?
The Open Doors 2023 Report on International Educational Exchange has been released.
What is the Open Doors 2023 Report?
Released by: U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and the Institute of International Education (IIE)
Aim: To provide comprehensive information on international students studying at higher education institutions.
Key Findings of the report:
| Specifications | Details |
| International students in US | The US hosted more than one million international students during the 2022/2023 academic year, a 12% increase compared to the previous academic year. It is the fastest growth rate in more than 40 years |
| Country wise | China retained its top position as the leading source of international students in the U.S. |
| India | India was the second leading country of origin of students to the US. It has reached an all-time high of around 2.6 lakh international students in 2022/23, an increase of 35% year-over-year. |
| Contribution of International Students to US economy | International students accounted for 6% of the total U.S. higher education population and contributed nearly $38 billion to the U.S. economy |
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