Nigeria has solidified its position as a leading source of international students in the United States, ranking seventh globally and first in Africa, according to the 2024 Open Doors Report on International Education Exchange.
The US Embassy disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday.
For the 2023/2024 academic year, 20,029 Nigerian students enrolled in US colleges and universities, marking a 13.5 per cent increase from the previous year.
The report, released during International Education Week, revealed that US institutions now host a record-breaking 1,126,690 international students, the highest in history.
Nigerian students represent a significant share of this population, known for their academic excellence and commitment to higher education.
More than 55 per cent of Nigerian students in the US are pursuing graduate-level studies, enriching the academic and cultural environment of American universities.
