Of late, the US has witnesses a large number of enrolments of international students, predominantly from India, to study in the country. Below are some of the key trends that make studying in the US appealing for Indian students:

1. Indian students lead globally: With a 35% increase in registrations, India has outdone China as the top country of international students, particularly at the graduate level. This implies a tactical shift by US universities, who are aggressively inviting Indian students to study in the US.
2. Beyond just metro cities, tier-2 and tier-3 cities in India lead as well when it comes to studying in the US: The inclination to study abroad is no longer curbed to Indian metropolitan cities only. Students from Vizag, Guntur, Khammam and Vijaywada are increasingly applying for international education thus contributing immensely to the pool of Indian students keen to study abroad.
3. In-country university representatives are bridging the gap: Leading universities in the US understand the significance of direct conversations with students from India. Many of those universities now have their in-country representatives that offer personalized support and guide Indian students to make studying in the US easier and less challenging.
4. Financial aid by international universities opens doors to loads of opportunities: Though studying in the US can be a bit expensive, but abundant financial aids now make it easier for Indian students to study in the US. Need-based and merit-based scholarships, grants, work-study options and a variety of education loans have eased the financial burden for international students.
5. Earn while you learn: The US offers plenty of work opportunities for students with F-1 and M-1 visas. On-campus job opportunities, Curricular Practical Training (CPT), Optional Practical Training (OPT) and the STEM OPT extension provide international students with great practical experience as well as numerous career pathways.
6. The US offers a lot of prominent destinations for Indian students: States such as California, Texas, New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Illinois and Missouri rank among the favorite states for Indian students, due to the quality of education offered, growing Indian communities and enormous opportunities for them.

Understanding the aforesaid trends enable international students, especially Indians, to make informed decisions to study abroad. By making the most of this knowledge, Indian students can easily set out on their journey to study in the US to pursue their preferred programmes while gaining significant practical exposure in a conducive learning environment.