TL;DR:
- Bangladeshi student enrollment in US universities hits historic peak with 17,099 students in 2023-24, marking a dramatic rise from 4,802 students in 2013-14, representing a 250% increase over the decade.
- Bangladesh has leaped from 13th to 8th position among countries sending students to the US, with a significant 26% increase from the previous academic year, making it the second-highest growth rate globally.
- Total international student enrollment in US institutions reached 1,126,690 in 2023-24, contributing over $50 billion to the US economy and supporting more than 368,000 jobs. -Graduate programs saw particularly strong growth with 502,291 students, while community colleges experienced their fastest growth in 25 years with a 13% increase in enrollment.
The number of Bangladeshi students pursuing higher education in the United States has reached an unprecedented 17,099 in the 2023-2024 academic year, propelling Bangladesh to become the 8th largest source of international students in the US.
This remarkable 26 percent increase from the previous academic year represents a significant milestone in educational exchange between the two nations. The growth has elevated Bangladesh’s position from 13th to 8th place among countries sending students to American institutions.
“This represents one of the highest growth rates worldwide,” noted US Embassy’s Public Affairs Counselor Stephen Ibelli during a recent Pre-Departure Orientation session in Dhaka.
The surge is part of a broader trend spanning the past decade, during which Bangladeshi student enrollment in US institutions has grown by more than 250 percent. From 4,802 students in 2013-2014, the numbers have steadily climbed to the current record-breaking figure.
This increase aligns with overall international student enrollment trends in the United States, which reached a historic 1,126,690 students in the 2023-2024 academic year, marking a 7 percent increase from the previous year. Graduate programs saw particularly strong growth, with numbers reaching 502,291, an 8 percent increase.
The economic impact of international students has been substantial, contributing over $50 billion to the US economy and supporting more than 368,000 jobs in 2023, according to the US Department of Commerce.
The data comes from the prestigious 2024 Open Doors Report on International Educational Exchange, jointly published by the US Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and the Institute of International Education.
The US State Department emphasizes that this educational exchange plays a vital role in fostering innovation, economic growth, and diplomatic relations between nations. EducationUSA continues to provide comprehensive support services to Bangladeshi students through various centers across Bangladesh, including the American Center at US Embassy Dhaka and the Edward M. Kennedy Center for Public Service and the Arts.
Source: The Daily Star
