Emphasizing the publication of the latest Open Doors Report, US Ambassador to India in New Delhi Eric Garcetti said that India maintained its position as the country sending the most international graduate students for the second year with approximately 197,000 students, an increase of 19 percent compared to last year.

hyderabad: For the first time since 2009, India sent more students United States than any other country. More than 3,30,000 Indians pursued higher education in the United States in 2023/2024; This was a 23 percent increase over the previous year.

US Ambassador to India highlighted the release of the latest Open Doors Report Eric Garcetti In New Delhi, it was stated that India maintained its position as the country sending the most international graduate students for the second year, with approximately 197,000 students, an increase of 19 percent compared to last year.

Additionally, the number of Indian students in OPT programs increased 41 percent to 97,556, strengthening India’s role as the leading source of skilled professionals in the United States. Undergraduate enrollment from India increased by 13 percent to over 36,000 students.

These increases underscore India’s upward trend in U.S. higher education over the past two years, fueled by strong interest in advanced academic and professional opportunities, he said.

This year’s Open Doors Report also shows a 300 percent increase in the number of American students choosing India as their study abroad destination. The number of Americans studying in India increased from 300 to 1,300 in 2022/2023.

The United States and India’s long-standing relationship in education is highlighted by the launch of the new ‘Women in STEMM Scholarship’ (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Medicine) is expanding with the launch of U.S.-India Alliance for Women’s Economic Empowerment.

Speaking at the STEMM launch event, Ambassador Garcetti said, “This event is a reminder of the global importance of education, collaboration and gender equality in shaping the future of science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine (STEMM).”

Johns Hopkins University President Ronald J. Daniels added: “The “Women in STEMM Fellowship” is designed to help Indian women scientists gain critical research skills, access mentors, and connect with global networks.”