US universities reach record international student enrollment

United States universities have reached a record high of 1.18 million international students for the 2024/25 academic year, marking a 5% increase from the previous year. International students now constitute approximately 6% of the total higher education population in the US.

India remains the largest source of international students, with enrollment increasing by 9.5% to 363,019, accounting for nearly 31% of the total. China follows as the second largest provider with 265,919 students, despite a 4.1% decrease. Together, India and China represent over half of all international students in the US.

In comparison, the presence of students from Moldova is minimal. Data from the Institute of International Education (IIE) indicates that 154 Moldovan students are enrolled in the US, representing roughly 0.01% of the international student population. This figure remained unchanged from the previous academic year.