International Students
Do You Know…
In 2010/11 the number for International Students studying in the US was 723,227; a 32% increase since 2000/01.
The top five nations sending students to US for study are:
- China – 157,558
- India – 103,895
- South Korea – 73,351
- Canada – 29,546
- Taiwan – 24,818
Pennsylvania ranks #6 in states hosting International Students.Â
The number of International Students hosted by Pennsylvania’s colleges and Universities is 30,507. Â
Penn State ranks #15 in the top 20 Institutions hosting International Students
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Pennsylvania institutions with the highest number of International Students are:
- Penn State University (University Park) – 5207
- University of Pennsylvania – 4752
- Carnegie Mellon University – 3853
- University of Pittsburgh – 2607
- Drexel University – 2229
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Origins of International Students studying in Pennsylvania
- China – 24.7%
- India – 17.2%
- South Korea – 10%
- Saudi Arabia – 4%
- Taiwan – 3.7%
Pennsylvania Colleges and Universities hosted 157 Fulbright Scholars in 2011
Source: Institute of International Education
2011 Open Door fact sheet