2024-05-27
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Study Abroad
India officially surpasses China as the top US source destination.
India Emerges as the Leading Source of International Students for the US
India officially surpasses China as the top US source destination.
In 2023, the number of international students in the US increased by over 10%, nearing pre-pandemic levels. India surpassed China as the top source country, sending 27% more students, while the total number of F-1 and M-1 students was 1,503,649, slightly below the 2019 figure.
Asia accounted for 71% of international students, with the South US region experiencing the most significant increase of 13%. California hosted the most students, with computer science, second language learning, and business administration being popular majors.
Indian and Chinese students continued to dominate the STEM subjects, with Indian students accounting for a significant 40% and Chinese students at 23%. This trend underscores the academic prowess of these students and the potential implications for the US education system. Among the top US schools for international enrollment were NYU, Northeastern, and Columbia. Recent research in April 2024 positioned the US as the prime choice for international students, surpassing Australia, Canada, and the UK.
Asia accounted for 71% of international students, with the South US region experiencing the most significant increase of 13%. California hosted the most students, with computer science, second language learning, and business administration being popular majors.
Indian and Chinese students continued to dominate the STEM subjects, with Indian students accounting for a significant 40% and Chinese students at 23%. This trend underscores the academic prowess of these students and the potential implications for the US education system. Among the top US schools for international enrollment were NYU, Northeastern, and Columbia. Recent research in April 2024 positioned the US as the prime choice for international students, surpassing Australia, Canada, and the UK.
