US Remains Top Destination for Indian Students as Enrollment Grows 35%

The number of Indian students studying in the US increased by 35% in the 2022-23 academic year, according to a new study by the Institute of International Education. This is the largest single-year increase in Indian student enrollment in the US since the organization began tracking data in 1961.

What factors have contributed to the 35% increase in Indian student enrollment in the US during the 2022-23 academic year?

The study found that there were 268,923 Indian students enrolled in US colleges and universities in the 2022-23 academic year, up from 199,182 in the 2021-22 academic year. This increase is due in part to a rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic, which caused a significant decline in international student enrollment in the US.

The number of Indian students studying in the US has been growing steadily in recent years. In 2010, there were 106,049 Indian students enrolled in US colleges and universities. By 2022, that number had more than doubled.

India is now the second-largest source of international students in the US, after China. China still accounts for the most foreign students in the US with 2.90 lakh, but its numbers decreased for a third consecutive year.

The increase in Indian student enrollment in the US is being driven by a number of factors, including a growing middle class in India, a strong demand for higher education, and a perception that US colleges and universities provide a high-quality education.

The US government has also been working to attract more international students to US colleges and universities. In 2014, the Obama administration launched the "100,000 Strong India" initiative, which aims to increase the number of Indian students studying in the US to 100,000 by 2020. The Trump administration continued this initiative, and the Biden administration has also made it a priority.

The increase in Indian student enrollment in the US is having a positive impact on the US economy. International students contribute billions of dollars to the US economy each year, and they also help to create jobs and boost innovation.

The US is a popular destination for Indian students because of its strong academic institutions, its diverse student body, and its vibrant culture. US colleges and universities are also working to make themselves more attractive to Indian students by offering scholarships, English language support and other resources to increase enrollment of Indian students in US.(News Source)