Vietnamese form fifth largest group of foreign students in the US: Report
According to the Institute of International Education’s (IIE) annual “Open Doors” report, Vietnamese students now constitute the fifth largest group of foreign students in the United States, up from sixth last year.
Students at Georgetown University, Washington DC. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNS/VNA) - According to the Institute of InternationalEducation’s (IIE) annual “Open Doors” report, Vietnamese students nowconstitute the fifth largest group of foreign students in the United States, upfrom sixth last year.
Moreover, Vietnam held its position as the second leading country of origin forinternational students studying at US community colleges.
The number of Vietnamese students studying in the United States increasedacross almost all levels of study, including graduate programmes up 6.5%,non-degree programmes up 23.3%, and Optional Practical Training (OPT)programmes up 4.4%.
When assessed on the basis of overall economy size and measured through GDPoutput, the data indicates that Vietnam now sends more students to the US thanany other country.
Vietnamese students also continue to demonstrate a strong presence instrategically important subjects across US institutions, such as science,technology, engineering, and math (STEM) and business/management studies.
The percentage of Vietnamese students pursuing STEM and business/managementmajors are 47.1% and 25.6%, respectively.
“As the United States approaches the 10th anniversary of the US-VietnamComprehensive Partnership, the Open Doors data is demonstrable proof thateducation remains a cornerstone of the bilateral relationship, while the natureof our current educational cooperation is already strategic,” said GenevieveJudson-Jourdain, US Assistant Cultural Affairs Officer.
In the US academic year 2021/2022, new international student enrollmentrebounded and increased 80%.
The increase was felt across the United States with all US states experiencinggrowth in new enrollment, and 44 of the 50 states experiencing an increase innew enrollment of over 50%.
The US remains the top destination for international students with over 948,000international students overall.
Education cooperation is a key indicator of the strategic nature of a bilateralrelationship. The US Mission to Vietnam states it is committed to deepeningeducation cooperation through enhanced linkages and dual programmes betweenAmerican and Vietnamese institutions, facilitating joint research, andincreasing opportunities for Vietnamese and American students, faculty,administrators, and staff to have meaningful exchanges./.
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Students at Georgetown University, Washington DC. (Photo: VNA) 
