Tally of Indian students rises above Chinese strength in US

Indian students have overtaken Chinese students as the largest group of international students in the United States, reaching a record 3,31,602 (23% rise) during the 2023-24 academic year, according to the latest Open Doors report.

- Vikrant Jha

The report highlights that the majority of this growth came from graduate enrollments, which rose by 18.5% to 1,96,567 students and Optional Practical Training (OPT) enrollments, which saw a staggering 41% increase to 97,556 students. Undergraduate enrollments also climbed to 36,053 students, marking a 13% growth compared to 2022-23. Non-degree enrollments, however, declined by 27.7%, indicating a shift towards degree and work-oriented pathways.