Latest Open Doors report on the International Educational Exchange indicates there was a 12.3% increase in the number of students from Nigeria studying in the United States (U.S.) for the 2021/2022 academic year.
This represents a total of 14,438 Nigerian students, which is 33% of all African students studying in the United States.
This means that Nigeria remains the leading source of students from Africa and the 10th largest country worldwide sending international students to the United States.
Nigerian students in the United States primarily study at the graduate level, with the remaining 31% enrolled in undergraduate studies, 17% pursuing optional practical training, and two 2% in non-degree programs or short-term studies.
The Open Doors 2022, released yesterday by the Institute of International Education (IIE), and the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, highlights the continued competitiveness of the U.S. higher education sector as a destination of choice for international students.
Nigeria remains the leading source of students from Africa and the 10th largest country worldwide sending international students to the United States.
It also captures the growing interest in international educational exchange among U.S. students. The release of the new Open Doors data marks the celebration of International Education Week, a joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education, to prepare Americans for a global environment and attract future leaders from other countries to study, learn, and exchange experiences in the U.S.
The Open Doors report is published annually by the IIE in partnership with the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.
The 2022 Report also finds that new international student enrolment in the U.S. has rebounded and increased by 80%, raising the total number of international students enrolled in American institutions by 4%.
This strong rebound and growth confirms that the United States remains the destination of choice in higher education, with over 948,000 international students.
International students are returning to in-person studies in the U.S. with 90% of all enrolled students attending classes. The return to campuses allows international students to build life-long connections with American peers, increase collaboration within and across fields of study, and grow America’s international partnerships to address current and global challenges.
