In the 2023−2024 academic year, 1,219 students from Uzbekistan were studying at US universities, an 11.9% increase compared to the previous year, according to an Open Doors report, an annual study conducted by the Institute of International Education (IIE) with support from the US State Department.
More than half of the total figure, 703 students (+12.8% from last year), were enrolled in undergraduate programs, 350 (+7.4%) in graduate programs, and 134 (+55.8%) participated in optional practical training. Meanwhile, 32 students (-40.7%) were enrolled in non-degree programs.
The report indicates that over 1.1 million international students were enrolled in US universities during the 2023−2024 academic year, a 17% increase from the previous year.
India led as the top source of international students with 331,600 students (29.4%), followed by China with 277,300 (24.6%) and South Korea with 43,100 (3.8%). Canada (28,900) and Taiwan (23,100) rounded out the top five.
Most international students pursued STEM fields (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics), making up 56% of the total. Mathematics and computer science remained the leading areas of study, attracting 280,900 students (25%), while 210,100 (19%) focused on engineering.
The primary sources of funding for international students included personal or family finances (54.5%), employer sponsorships (21.8%) and scholarships from US universities (19%).
