Open Doors 2008
Country Fact Sheets
Click on the links below to view the Fact Sheets for the Top 25 sending places of origin, according to Open Doors 2008.
Country Fact Sheets contain historical information and trend data on the number of students coming to the United States from top sending places of origin. The sheets also highlight trend data for the number of U.S. students going abroad to these places.
Note on "Academic Level" Definitions
The academic level categories used on these sheets are: "undergraduate", "graduate", "other" and "OPT" (Optional Practical Training). “Undergraduate” includes students at both two-year and four-year institutions. “Graduate” includes students in graduate and professional degree programs. "Other" refers to non-degree students, including students enrolled in intensive English programs. "OPT" refers to students participating in Optional Practical Training, temporary employment directly related to an F-1 student’s major area of study. These students are still under the visa sponsorship of their college or university and are still considered international students even though they may have completed their course of study.
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