Archive · 20 Nov 2025
Top Fields of Study for International Students in the US
International students, especially from India, love studying in the US.
They like math and computers the most, and health professions are getting more popular.
More students are coming to the US, but fewer from India and China.
The US government has made it harder for some international students.
Indian students are the largest international student population in the US
Math & computer science is the most popular field of study
Health professions saw the largest percentage increase in enrollment
Total international student enrollment increased by 4.53% in 2024-25
Enrollment from Indian and Chinese students declined by 17%
- Who
- International students, primarily from India
- What
- Pursue higher education in the US
- When
- 2023-24 to 2024-25 academic sessions
- Where
- United States
- Why
- To access world-class universities and diverse academic programs
Pro-International Student Advocates
US Administration
Student Visa Policies
Pro-International Student Advocates
Criticize the revocation of visas for students involved in protests and law enforcement proceedings
US Administration
Implement stricter visa policies, including social media vetting, to enhance national security
- Largest international student population
- India (363,019 in 2023-24)
- Most popular field of study
- Math & computer science (280,922 in 2023-24)
- Largest percentage increase
- Health professions (10.4%)
- Total enrollment in 2024-25
- 1,177,766 students
- Overall enrollment change (2023-24 to 2024-25)
- 4.53% increase