Europe was the leading destination for U.S. students studying aboard in 2017. Oxford and Cambridge helped propel the United Kingdom to the top of the list, with a favorable climate and rich culture lifting Italy to second place.
The top 10, according to the Institute of International Education’s 2017 Open Doors report:
- United Kingdom: 39,140 students
- Italy: 34,894
- Spain: 29,975
- France: 17,214
- Germany: 11,900
- China: 11,688
- Ireland: 11,070
- Australia: 9,536
- Costa Rica: 9,233
- Japan: 7,145