US top choice for Indian students as enrollment reaches an all-time high level

financialexpress.com:

Students from all over the world have chosen the United States of America as their top international study destination. The United States (US) hosted more than one million (1,057,188 to be precise) international students during the 2022-2023 academic year, a 12% increase over the previous academic year and showing the fastest rate of growth in over 40 years. The data is from the Open Doors 2023 Report on International Educational Exchange released recently. According to the US Department of Commerce, international students accounted for 6% of the total higher education population in the US and contributed nearly $38 billion to the US economy.

The number of international students who enrolled for the first time at a U.S. college or university during the 2022-2023 academic year increased by 14% year over year to 298,523, surpassing pre-pandemic levels and approaching record highs.

New international students continued to study in every state and territory of the United States, with 48 states reporting an increase in international students.

In 2022-23, international student enrollment increased across all academic levels for the first time since 2014-15. Graduate student enrollment increased the most, with 467,027 international students pursuing master’s, doctorate, or professional degrees (+21% year-over-year). Undergraduate student enrollment grew (+1% year-over-year) for the first time in five
years.

The United States of America has earned the reputation of being the top destination for Indian students due to its extensive network of universities, varied cultures, and abundant academic opportunities. Renowned for their top-notch programs in technology and business, respectively, Harvard University and Stanford University