International Student Enrolments in US Universities

The US has always been a top destination for students wishing to study abroad. There are many reasons for this including the presence of 14 of the top 20 universities in the world.

International students prefer to study here owing to the presence of highly accomplished professors, and the numerous research opportunities. The most popular subjects of study are engineering, mathematics, computer science followed by business management.

The popular study destinations are California, New York and Texas.

The highest percentage of students who come to study in USA are from China. The country contributed to 34 percent of the total international student population. India was the second country with a significant international student population at 18 percent. The student percentage from South Korea at 5 percent put it in third place.

The country is a leader in technology and research and provides students with opportunities to be involved in research projects which will add to their academic credit or lead to patent applications or startup businesses.

The universities here offer excellent research facilities in several fields which the students can opt for.

Graduation from a US university gives students a competitive edge when they decide to look for a job.

Economic hubs such as the Silicon Valley promise bright job opportunities for students studying here.

International students contribute to the American economy

Even after graduation, international students continue to contribute to the American economy. A case in point is 40% of Nobel Prizes awarded to the US have been contributed by immigrants. They are a driving force behind the innovation and growth of the economy.

The economic impact of foreign students studying in US universities is impressive. The tuition fees and living costs spent by foreign students contributed to a total value of around 40 billion in the last financial year which is comparable to the revenue from other American exports.

The US continues to remain the top destination for international students.