2014美国门户开放报告_国际教育交流报告（英文版）_53页_6mb

Open Doors® 2014 Summary

Core Content

The Open Doors® 2014 report, produced by the Institute of International Education (IIE) in partnership with the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, provides a comprehensive overview of international educational exchange trends in the United States. It includes data on international students in the U.S., U.S. students studying abroad, and the broader context of global student mobility.

International Students in the U.S.

• Total International Students (2013/14): 886,052
• Annual Growth: 8.1%
• Enrollment Trends:
  • Undergraduate students: Increased by 9%
  • Graduate students: Increased by 6%
• Top Places of Origin:
  • China remained the largest source of international students.
  • India showed significant growth.
  • Other notable countries included Saudi Arabia, Brazil, Iran, Kuwait, and Venezuela.
• Host States:
  • The U.S. had 231 institutions hosting 1,000 or more international students in 2013/14.
• Gender Distribution:
  • 44% of international students were women.
• Fields of Study:
  • STEM fields (Engineering, Math/Computer Science, Physical & Life Sciences) accounted for a significant portion.
  • Business was also a popular field.
• Financial Contributions:
  • International students contributed over $27 billion to the U.S. economy in 2013.
  • 65% of international students relied on personal and family funds.

U.S. Students Studying Abroad

• Total U.S. Study Abroad Students (2012/13): 289,408
• Annual Growth: 2.1%
• Top Destinations:
  • United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, France, and China were the most popular.
• Gender Distribution:
  • 65% of U.S. study abroad students were women.
• Fields of Study:
  • Humanities and Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math (STEM) were the most common fields.
• Non-Credit Education Abroad:
  • 15,089 students participated in non-credit work, internships, and volunteering abroad.
• Full Degrees Overseas:
  • Over 46,000 students pursued full degrees abroad.

Key Trends and Initiatives

• Global Student Mobility:
  • The Project Atlas® aims to build a community of national exchange agencies and researchers to share accurate student mobility data.
• Regional Trends:
  • There was a notable increase in student mobility to Europe and Asia.
• Diversity in Study Abroad:
  • Targeted outreach and funding can significantly increase minority participation.
  • In 2012/13, 24% of U.S. students were minorities, compared to 39% in higher education overall.
• Programs and Partnerships:
  • Gilman Program had a 59% minority participation rate.
  • 450 Commitment Partners were involved in the Generation Study Abroad initiative, which aims to double the number of U.S. students studying abroad by the end of the decade.
  • Partners included 298 U.S. Colleges & Universities, 67 International Universities & Organizations, 16 Education Associations, 56 Organizations, and 13 Governments.

Historical Comparison (2000–2014)

• International Student Growth:
  • Increased by 72% from 514,723 in 1999/00 to 886,052 in 2013/14.
• U.S. Study Abroad Growth:
  • More than doubled from 129,770 in 1998/99 to 289,408 in 2012/13.
• Top Hosts:
  • In 1999/00, the top five countries were Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, Germany, and France.
  • In 2013/14, the top five countries were China, India, United Kingdom, South Korea, and France.

Factors Affecting International Education

• National Scholarship Programs
• Bilateral and Multilateral Partnerships
• Increase in Online Learning
• Rise of English-Taught Degrees
• Global Demand for Higher Education
• Economic Volatility, Political Disruptions, and Regional Health Crises

Conclusion

The Open Doors® 2014 report highlights the significant growth in international educational exchange, both in terms of the number of students and the diversity of their backgrounds and fields of study. It emphasizes the economic and cultural contributions of international students, the increasing popularity of study abroad among U.S. students, and the importance of strategic initiatives to enhance global mobility and inclusivity.