A recent report by the Council of Graduate Schools shows that so far this year, there has been a 7% increase in the number of international students applying to American colleges and universities. The study is based on information gathered from 308 higher education institutions.

The President of the Council of Graduate Schools, Debra W. Stewart, believes that India is the primary source of growth this year. Applications from India alone are up 32% from last year. Other places that are seeing growth are the Middle East, Africa, and Brazil.



Preliminary Data Shows Growth in International Graduate Applications [U.S. News]

U.S. Graduate Schools Wonder if India Is Their New Engine of Enrollment Growth [The Chronicle of Higher Education]