New Delhi: According to a report released on Monday, over 2 lakh Indian students chose the United States of America as their higher education destination in the 2021-22 academic year, an increase of 19 per cent over the previous year. According to the Open Doors Report published by the Institute of International Education (IIE), about 21 percent of the over one million foreign students studying in the United States are Indians.
It said that for the second year in a row, a record number of Indian students went to the US for higher education.
“Congratulations to India for leading the world in the number of students choosing America,” said Gloria Barbena, Minister Counselor for Public Diplomacy at the US Embassy here.
“Congratulations to India for leading the world in the number of students choosing America,” said Gloria Barbena, Minister Counselor for Public Diplomacy at the US Embassy here.
“It is clear that Indian students and their parents recognize the value of an American education, which prepares them to take advantage of their newly acquired knowledge to address the world’s challenges and prepares them for the opportunities of the future.” whether it’s in artificial intelligence, emerging technologies or entrepreneurship and innovation,” said Berbena.
According to an embassy statement, the US State Department provides free counseling services to prospective Indian students at eight ‘Education USA’ advisory centers in New Delhi, Chennai, Kolkata, Bangalore, Ahmedabad, Mumbai and two. in Hyderabad.
All centers are staffed by Education USA consultants, who provide accurate, comprehensive and up-to-date information about study opportunities in the United States, helping Indian students find the best programmes and offers from over 4,000 accredited US higher education institutions are fit. said the statement.
The IIE conducts an annual statistical survey on international students in the US since its inception in 1919 and in partnership with the US Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs since 1972.
Open Doors also reports on the number of international scholars and international students enrolled in pre-academic Intensive English programmes at US universities.
Open Doors also reports on the number of international scholars and international students enrolled in pre-academic Intensive English programmes at US universities.
