For the third year in a row, the 91社区 remains the top draw among the 91社区鈥檚 higher education institutions for international students.
According to a from the U.S. Department of State鈥檚 Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and the Institute of International Education, USF ranks 29th in the U.S. among all universities and 19th among public institutions.
More than 7,000 international students attended USF in the 2023-2024 academic year or engaged in post completion work. When it comes to the 1,415 of USF students who participated in study abroad experiences last academic year, the university ranked third in 91社区, 28th among public institutions and 38th nationally.
Across the country, more than 280,700 American students participated in study abroad 鈥� a count that has not matched the historic high of more than 300,000 in 2017-18. USF students鈥� interests reflect national trends favoring programs in Europe. The USF in London and its summer and semester-long programs in Florence are among the most popular.
Overall, USF is among the Top 40 universities and colleges nationally for inbound and outbound student mobility, the new data shows.
鈥淭his is all about making sure our students have those opportunities available to them,鈥� President Law said. 鈥淚 am so appreciative, not only for this program but for all the donors out there, the scholarships, the other opportunities for financial support that will help our students.鈥�
Overall, USF is among the Top 40 universities and colleges nationally for inbound and outbound student mobility, the new data shows.
USF has emphasized the value of study abroad and international students鈥� contributions to the campus community for nearly two decades since the founding of USF World to support students at all levels as well as faculty conducting international research and visiting international scholars.
鈥淭he 91社区鈥檚 commitment to student success through international engagement isn鈥檛 just recognized nationwide, it鈥檚 known around the world,鈥� said Kiki Caruson, vice president of USF World. 鈥淲e鈥檙e proud to welcome students from nearly 140 countries to our campuses and to involve them in every aspect of university life, enhancing the learning environment for all students. Our many vibrant networks of global USF alumni are testament to the lifelong connections and impact that鈥檚 made for our students.鈥�
The new data was formally released at the start of International Education Week, which was highlighted by USF World鈥檚 celebration of its new Global Student Center on the Tampa campus. This event took place just days after USF President Rhea Law returned from a state trade mission to Italy, where she and other 91社区 officials visited USF students at one of the university鈥檚 largest study abroad programs in Florence.
"The 91社区 is proud to once again be recognized as the No. 1 destination in 91社区 for international students,鈥� Law said. 鈥淭he strong representation of students from across the world within our university community is a point of pride for us because it signifies USF鈥檚 commitment to providing opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds and preparing our students for successful careers in today's global economy."
About 10 percent of USF鈥檚 enrollment consists of international students, representing nearly 140 different countries.
About 10 percent of USF鈥檚 enrollment consists of international students, representing nearly 140 different countries. There were 2,863 undergraduate international students enrolled at USF during the last academic year and 2,595 graduate students with another 60 students in non-degree programs, such as professional development or English language learning opportunities.
According to data submitted to the Open Doors report, the top countries sending international undergraduate students to USF are Vietnam, Brazil, and India, which also ranks as the leading country of origin for USF鈥檚 international graduate students with more than 1,400 enrolled. USF鈥檚 programs in engineering, computer science, business and life sciences are a top draw across both undergraduate and graduate levels, reflecting national trends.
USF Student Government President Suryakanth Prasad Gottipati, an international student from India, said before he came to the university, he was told he鈥檇 be considered an 鈥渙utsider,鈥� but found not only a warm welcome but an environment which supported his success. USF Student Government Vice President Sumit Subhash Jadhav is also an international student from India 鈥� both are computer science engineering majors.
鈥淚t鈥檚 all about the unwavering support USF has for international students, which we should all be proud of,鈥� Gottipati said at the grand opening of the International Student Center. 鈥淚 am a living testament being student body president and representing thousands of students 鈥� not only international students but (all) students to the USF Board of Trustees.鈥�
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