Top Ten Study Abroad Destinations For U.S. Students

When it comes to study abroad for U.S. students, few countries can beat the top European destinations for attracting the largest number of students. The universities in the United Kingdom account for 12 of every 100 study abroad students from the U.S., making Britain the most popular destination for U.S. study abroad students.

Top Ten Destinations of U.S. Study Abroad Students

Country % of Total 2012-2011 2011-2010
  1. United Kingdom 12.2% 34,660 33,182
  2. Italy 10.5% 29,645 30,361
  3. Spain 9.3% 26,480 25,965
  4. France 6.1% 17,168 17,019
  5. China 5.3% 14,887 14,596
  6. Germany 3.3% 9,370 9,018
  7. Austria 3.3% 9,324 9,736
  8. Costa Rica 2.8% 7,900 7,230
  9. Ireland 2.7% 7,640 7,007
10. Japan 1.9% 5,283 4,134

Source: Institute of International Education

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