A study by the State Department and the Institute of International Education reveals that international students returned to US universities in record numbers for the 2022-23 academic year, experiencing a 12% growth—the largest single-year increase in over 40 years. The surge was fueled by a 35% jump in students from India, with nearly 269,000 enrolling, the highest ever and second only to China. While China still sent the most students, its numbers declined for the third consecutive year. The increase in Indian students reflects the strengthening educational ties between the US and India.
Surge in International Students Returns to US, Driven by a 35% Increase from India
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