Bureau of Educational & Cultural Affairs

Over 50% of U.S. students enter university with expectations to study abroad.

but fewer than 10% currently take part in study abroad over their entire academic careers.

289,000 U.S. students study abroad for credit

1.5% Of 20 Million U.S. Students

U.S. Students Abroad 15 Years to Double 35 Years to Double at Current Rate

Study Abroad is for Everyone

25 Years to Double at 2% per year U.S. Study Abroad Students

U.S. Minority Students Abroad 16% 24%

Destination Diversity

63% 6% 3% 5% 15% 1% 1998/99 Academic Year

53% 12% 5% 2% 4% 16% 1% 2012/13 Academic Year

in % in % (81,367)(154,254)

32% U.K., Spain, & Italy alone

China 2% in 1998 (2,278) 5% in 2013 (14,413)

15% in 1998 (19,464) 16% in 2013 (45,437)

We must focus our efforts on the 90% of U.S. students who have not studied abroad.

Exchanges.state.gov

1. Refining current programs and launch new initiatives 2. Leveraging technology to engage with broad audiences 3. Building advocacy 4. Mobilizing support for increasing and diversifying study abroad through an “Alliance for Study Abroad” U.S. Study Abroad Advocacy

What Can We Do Together?

Over 400 advising centers in 170 countries Located in U.S. embassies and consulates, American Corners, Fulbright commissions, NGOs, and universities Dedicated State Department staff, 14 Regional Educational Advising Coordinators (REACs), and 500 advisers worldwide educationusa.state.gov What is EducationUSA?

Promote U.S. higher education Advise international students Assist U.S. higher education community with recruitment efforts Collaborate with foreign institutions and governments on student mobility to the United States Goals of EducationUSA