Number of Filipino Higher Education Students in US Reaches 15-Year High

More than 4,000 Filipinos decided to pursue their higher education in the United States in the last academic year, according to the Open Doors 2024 Report on International Educational Exchange released on November 18 to mark International Education Week.

The report found that 4,100 Filipinos studied at higher education institutions in the United States during the 2023-2024 academic year, representing a 7.4 percent increase from the previous academic year.  It also marks the first time in 15 years that the number of Filipino students on U.S. campuses exceeded 4,000.

According to the report, 2,074 Filipinos pursued their undergraduate studies in the United States in the 2023-2024 academic year, showing a near 17 percent increase compared to the previous year.

“This growth highlights the strong educational ties between the Philippines and the United States,” U.S. Ambassador to the Philippines Marykay Carlson said.  “More and more Filipinos are choosing to study in U.S. colleges and universities for their world-class teaching and research opportunities, extracurricular activities, internships, and the chance to live independently in a culturally and geographically diverse country.”

The Open Doors report is released annually by the Institute of International Education (IIE), with funding from the U.S. government, to provide information and data on international students studying in the United States.

Globally, the total number of international students in the United States increased by 7 percent to a record high of 1,126,690 students, according to the report.

The EducationUSA office in the Philippines is a key resource for Filipino students interested in studying in the United States.  Through its free advising sessions, workshops, and outreach activities offered across the country, EducationUSA offers free, accurate, comprehensive, and up-to-date information about opportunities to study at accredited higher education institutions in the United States.

“From helping students choose the right institution to understanding the application process and exploring financial aid options, EducationUSA Philippines is there every step of the way,” Ambassador Carlson added.

As part of International Education Week, EducationUSA and the Philippine-American Educational Foundation will host a free virtual graduate studies fair featuring 50 U.S. universities on November 21 at 8:00 p.m. via Zoom.  Interested participants are invited to register through https://educationusa.ph/GradFair2024.

EducationUSA will also hold its next monthly virtual advising sessions for undergraduate and graduate studies on November 30.  Registration is open via https://educationusa.ph/advising-group.

For more information about studying in the United States and the upcoming International Education Week-related events, please visit https://www.facebook.com/educationusa.philippines/ or email manila@educationusa.org.