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Study abroadStudy abroad by destinationSeveral countries in Europe remain top destinations for students
choosing to study abroad. Over 60% of students participate in programs
in European countries. Latin American countries are the destination
of about 15% of U.S. study abroad students each year. While only 7%
of students opt to study in Asia, those numbers are on the rise. Top 10 Destinations for U.S. Students
Studying Abroad
Data source: IIENetwork's OpenDoors
2005: Report on International Educational Exchange.
Some observations: • About half of all study abroad students study in 1 of the top 5 countries. • China saw a 90% increase in the number of students choosing to study there in 2003/04 over the previous year. Nonetheless, the number of students studying in there each year remains relatively small. • Most countries attracted more U.S. students in 2003/04 than in the previous year. Exceptions were Austria (#12) and Holland (#20), where the number of students declined modestly. For the full table of the 20 most popular study abroad destinations and more, see the OpenDoors 2005 report. Source: OpenDoors 2005: Report on International Educational Exchange. IIENetwork. |
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