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Garima Shekhar standing in front of building, behind sign reading 'Harvard Business School' (Courtesy of Garima Shekhar)

U.S. welcomes Indian students in record numbers

The U.S. issued a record number of visas to students from India in 2022. Learn how this academic relationship enriches both countries.
Sofyan Essarraoui pouring mint tea next to woman (© Shaakira Jones/Bennett College)

What is the Fulbright Program?

Learn how America's Fulbright Program started and how it helps scholars develop as they address global challenges.
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Trump acts to protect U.S. research

President Trump is barring certain Chinese researchers from entering the U.S. See how the Chinese government uses grad students to steal technology.
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Chinese students welcome at U.S. schools

The U.S. values Chinese exchange students in its schools and affords them numerous ways to participate in their new communities.
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Study in the U.S. … and speak out

What rights do international students have? The right to free speech lets every student in the U.S. ask big questions in and out of the classroom.
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At U.S. colleges, African students shape their future

As the number of students in sub-Saharan Africa seeking university degrees continues to rise, more students look to the United States for a college experience.
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International students a boon for U.S. universities — and vice versa

International student enrollments at U.S. colleges broke 1 million again. Both the students and the schools benefit from their relationships.
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Two-year colleges open new worlds for students

Almost 100,000 international students attend U.S. two-year colleges, where they can learn English and get credits to apply toward four-year college degrees.
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In 5 winning photos, these students capture their U.S. experience

Students studying in the U.S. from abroad captured their experiences, personalities and friendships for a photo contest, Here are the winners.