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The United States is one of the most desirable destinations for international students. Many of its higher education institutions are considered the best in the world.
According to the Institute of International Education, despite the more recent dip in international student numbers, the recorded number of international students in the U.S. increased from 671,616 in 2008-2009 to 1,094,792 for the school year 2018-2019-an increase of about 63 percent.
One reason that international students enroll in U.S. universities is the advanced level of English that a U.S. degree signals, especially in light of the international labor market demand for English-speaking professionals. Another reason is prestige: For example, U.S. universities produce more Nobel Prize winners than those of any other country!
Here’s another reason: Having a U.S. degree often provides students with more opportunities to get higher paying, professional-class employment.Continue reading→