Study Abroad Report: India Surpasses China with 3.31 Lakh Students Opting for STEM in USA
India once ranked top for the international students in the United States for the 2023-24 academic year, earlier it topped in 2019, according to The Open Doors 2024 Report.
The table below contains the data of Indian and International students in the U.S:
| Category |
Details |
| Indian Students in the U.S. |
331,602 (23% increase from the previous year) |
| Indian Graduate Students |
196,567 (19% increase) |
| Indian OPT Participant |
97,556 (41% increase) |
| Total International Students in U.S. |
1,126,690 (7% overall increase) |
| Chinese Students in the U.S. |
277,398 (4% decrease from the previous year) |
| Chinese Undergraduate Enrollment |
87,551 |
| Chinese Non-Degree Enrollment |
5,517 |
| Chinese OPT Participants |
61,552 (12% increase) |
U.S. universities now host over 1.1 million international students. China remains a leading source of students despite a 4% drop to 277,398. China leads in undergraduate enrollments with 87,551 students and non-degree courses with 5,517.
India vs China: Acceptance comparison
Here is the perfect comparison of student enrollment from India and China:
| Country |
Number of students |
Change in percentage |
| India |
3,31,602
|
Increase by 21% |
| China |
2,77,398 |
Decrease by 4% |
Foreign graduates, OPT participants
The number of graduates from all countries in the U.S. hit a new record of over 502,000, an 8% rise. OPT participation also rose with 242,782 students, up 22%. Although undergraduate enrollments saw a slight 1% decline, the enrollment of new international students remained steady at 298,705.
Allan Goodman, CEO of the Institute of International Education said “As we celebrate 75 years of Open Doors, we are happy to announce the record number of international students in the US this year.”
International students, STEM dominance
The table below provides a clear overview of the key changes in both international student numbers in the U.S:
| Category |
Details |
| States with the Most International Students |
California, New York, Texas |
| States with remarkable Growth |
Missouri (+35%), Michigan (+14%), Illinois (+13%) |
| Total U.S. Study Abroad Students (2022-23) |
280,716 (+49%) |
| Total U.S. Study Abroad Students (2022-23) |
Italy, United Kingdom, Spain, France (hosting 45% of American students) |
| Diversity in Study Abroad Destinations |
Australia and New Zealand again ranked in top 25 |
Here is the list of those that ranked top:
- Greece
- Italy
- Denmark
- Switzerland
- Japan
- Singapore
- South Korea
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