November 1, 2006

Foreign enrollments at graduate schools increase, reversing a 3-year decline

Total foreign enrollments at U.S. graduate schools increased by 1 percent this fall after three consecutive years of decline, according to findings of a survey by the Council of Graduate Schools. The number of new foreign students increased by 12 percent, suggesting that total enrollments should continue to rise, according to the report. The increase in international student enrollments was led by newly entering students from India and China. Programs in engineering, business and physical sciences experienced the biggest gains. More than 177 institutions participated in the poll.

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