The latest Open Doors Report has prompted a mixed reaction, ranging from excitement about increasing educational exchange to concerns that new start declines are continuing.

International student first time enrolment at US institutions continued to decline for the third year running, new data has revealed. But the 0.9% decrease suggests the decline is levelling, and OPT remains a draw.

Some 341,751 US students participated in study abroad programs for academic credit in the 2017/18 academic year, Open Doors data has revealed.

The number of international students being hosted by the US has surpassed one million for the third consecutive year, but new student enrolments fell by 6.6%, the latest data from Open Doors has revealed.

Many US higher education institutions report international enrolments declines and while considering the interplay of factors such as rising fees and global competition, many attribute the challenges to the political environment, a new report by WES has found.

The Trump administration is considering placing visa restrictions on Chinese students and scholars coming to the US – a move described by CEO of NAFSA Esther Brimmer as potentially "devastating".

The number of US students studying abroad in 2015/2016 increased by 4% on the previous year, with destinations in the UK, Italy, Spain, France, and Germany coming in as top host countries.

Latest Open Doors data reveals second year of the US hosting more than 1 million international students but a decline of 10,000 enrolments recorded in new enrolments in fall 2016. Industry value overall is $39 billion.