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Open Doors® 2015 Report Summary

Core Content Overview

The Open Doors® 2015 Report is a comprehensive analysis of international educational exchange trends in the United States, focusing on the number and growth of international students, U.S. students studying abroad, and the broader context of global student mobility. It is produced by the Institute of International Education (IIE) in partnership with the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, U.S. Department of State.

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International Students in the U.S.

Total International Student Enrollments

• In the 2014/15 academic year, 974,926 international students were enrolled in U.S. institutions.
• There was a 10.0% growth in international student enrollments compared to previous years.

Academic Level Trends

• Undergraduate students saw a 9.8% growth.
• Graduate students experienced a 7.6% growth.

Fields of Study

• STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) accounted for 44.0% of international student enrollments.
• Business & Management made up 20.2%.
• Social Sciences represented 7.8%.
• Fine & Applied Arts was 5.8%.
• Intensive English was 5.0%.
• Undeclared and Other fields accounted for 17.1%.

Top Fields of Study

• Engineering (20%)
• Math/Computer Science (12%)
• Physical & Life Sciences (8%)
• Health Professions (3%)
• Agriculture (1%)

Top Places of Origin

• The report highlights the top 3 countries of origin for international students, though specific names are not listed in the text. However, it includes images for India, Iran, and Nepal.

Top Host States

• The top host states for international students are also not explicitly named, but the report includes images for University of Michigan and University of Minnesota as examples.

Funding Sources

• 72.5% of international students were funded by non-U.S. sources.

• 63.6% were funded by personal and family.

• 20.9% were funded by U.S. colleges or universities.

• 5.0% were funded through current employment.

• Other funding sources included foreign government or university (7.7%), foreign private sponsor (1.0%), and international organizations (<1.0%).

• The total contribution of international students to the U.S. economy in 2014/15 was $30.8 billion.

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U.S. Students Studying Abroad

Total U.S. Students Abroad

• In the 2013/14 academic year, 304,467 U.S. students participated in study abroad programs.
• There was a 5.2% growth in academic credit study abroad participation.

Regional Trends

• The Top 25 countries saw the largest growth in U.S. student participation.

Top 5 Major Fields of Study

• The top 5 fields for U.S. students studying abroad included:
  • Business & Management
  • Social Sciences
  • STEM
  • Fine & Applied Arts
  • Intensive English

Diversity in Study Abroad

• The report emphasizes the increasing diversity in U.S. study abroad programs.

• African American or Black students represented a significant portion, with targeted outreach efforts aimed at increasing minority participation.

• Hispanic or Latino(a), Multiracial & Other, and White students also had notable participation.

• The Gilman Program is highlighted as an initiative that supports underrepresented groups in study abroad.

Non-Credit Education Abroad

• Mexico, Nicaragua, and the Dominican Republic each hosted more than 1,000 U.S. students for non-credit activities such as internships and volunteering in 2013/14.

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Global Student Mobility

• The report discusses the global movement of students, highlighting the growing number of international students and U.S. students studying abroad.
• It underscores the role of international partnerships, government scholarships, and increased recruitment efforts in driving student mobility.

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Can We Double Study Abroad?

• The report suggests that doubling study abroad participation by the end of the decade would require an annual growth rate of 16.5%.

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Generation Study Abroad Partners

• 351 U.S. universities and colleges
• 64 U.S. study abroad organizations
• 24 education associations
• 16 social networks and other services
• 81 international universities
• 23 international organizations
• 14 country partners
• 10 K-12 organizations

These partners collaborate to expand educational exchange opportunities and enhance global engagement.

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Key Organizations Involved

• AACRAO (Advancing Global Higher Education)
• American Association of Community Colleges (AACC)
• American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU)
• American Council on Education (ACE)
• Association of Public Land-Grant Universities (APLU)
• College Board
• Council of Graduate Schools
• Forum on Education Abroad
• English US (American Association of Intensive English Programs)
• HACU (Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities)
• National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC)
• IIE (Institute of International Education)
• Project Atlas® (a project by IIE that provides data on international student mobility)

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Conclusion

The Open Doors® 2015 Report highlights the growing importance of international educational exchange, emphasizing the economic impact, academic trends, and diversity in participation. It underscores the need for targeted outreach, increased funding, and international partnerships to further expand these programs. The report also outlines the potential for growth, suggesting that a 16.5% annual growth rate could double study abroad participation within a decade.