The Institute of International Education, the leading educational and cultural exchange organization in the United States publishes the annual Open Doors report. According to the Open Door 2009, the number of Indian students studying in USA has exceeded 100,000 (one lakh) mark. In spite of the slow down in the US economy, America continues to attract international students at a record pace. India, China and South Korea are the top three nations with highest students studying in America.
According to the Open Doors related statistics on this topic:
- The total number of Indian students studying in the United States increased by 9% in 2008/2009, from 94,563 to 103,260. This is the highest number ever for total students from a foreign country studying in USA
- This is the eighth year in a row that India leads as the country sending the most students to the United States. However, China is catching up quickly, with more than 20% jump in the Chinese students in USA for 2009.
- The Indian student numbers in the U.S. for 2008/209 in detail are:
- 15,600 undergraduates,
- 71,019 graduates (including masters and PhD programs),
- 1,755 non-degree, and
- 14,886 internship participants.
