NEW DELHI: The number of Indian students in the US has increased by around 3 per cent over the previous year to 202,014, according to the 2019 Open Doors Report on International Educational Exchange (IIE). While undergraduate student numbers at 24,813 showed an increase of 12.3 per cent over 2018; the non-degree category increased marginally at 1.1 per cent to 2,238; the biggest increase was in the optional practical training category at 41.9 per cent to 84,630. “The number of Indian students going to the US for non-degree courses in areas such as English language or for skill oriented courses such as flying schools or chef training is increasing. These often provide an excellent affordable option for students to get used to the culture of a new country and could be taken up at some of the US community colleges,” US minister counselor for consular affairs in New Delhi, Charisse Phillips, told ET during a press meet to announce the findings of the Open Doors report. “Indian students are looking for a great education and the US offers the best return on this investment,” she added.

Source: Economic Times November 18, 2019 09:22 UTC