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  • Capital Washington D.C
  • Official Languages English
  • Population 311.9 million
  • International tertiary students 39,403 Source: UNESCO
  • Australian share (number) 3,018
  • Australian share (percentage) 8 percent

United States of America education market profile

Australia is a popular holiday destination with American visitors.

Student numbers from the USA have been stable for the past four years.

With the UK and Canada, the USA is a major competitor for international students.

News and opportunities

International graduate admissions in the US grow even as applications slowMIP subscribers only
Tuesday, October 01, 2013Updates | Higher education
A report released by the Council of Graduate Schools (CGS) states that offers of admission to international students continue to grow at a steady rate, despite a decrease in the number of internationa ...
Enhancing the student veteran experience
Thursday, September 05, 2013Reports
Panellists from the US Department of Veterans Affairs talk about the Post-9/11 GI Bill and the approvals process for foreign schools enrolling GI Bill students, the appropriate channels for reporting ...
Participate in US undergraduate recruitment events in ChicagoMIP subscribers only
Friday, August 30, 2013Higher education | Opportunities
Australian universities are invited to participate in three undergraduate recruitment events in the Chicago area. There will be an opportunity to present an overview of the Australian education system ...
Majority of American students rely on financial aidMIP subscribers only
Thursday, August 29, 2013Updates | Higher education
New data from a major study on student financial aid conducted by the US Department of Education shows that in the 2011–12 academic year, 70 per cent of American undergraduate students received some f ...
Demands and preferences of online students in the USAMIP subscribers only
Friday, August 02, 2013Updates | Higher education
The preferences and demographics of online university students in the US are detailed in a report from Learning House and Aslanian Market Research, based on surveys of 1500 students enrolled in online ...

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