The Ohio State University is ranked 23rd among doctoral institutions for the number of students studying abroad and 30th in international student enrollment, according to a national report released today. Ohio State more than doubled the number of students studying abroad with 2,043 traveling internationally in 2022-23. The university also is ranked 12th in the nation for the number of students participating in short-term programs with 1,764 studying abroad for two to eight weeks during the academic year. The top three destinations for students align with the national data and include programs in the United Kingdom, Italy and Spain.
Ohio State enrolled 6,984* international students from more than 110 countries in 2023. The top three countries of origin include China with 3,761 students, India with 955 students and South Korea with 385 students.
These findings were issued as part of the 2024 Open Doors Report, an annual survey published by the Institute of International Education in partnership with the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.
“It’s good to see our international student enrollment remain strong and experience such a large boost in the number of students studying abroad. We are slowly returning to pre-pandemic levels,” said Kaya Şahin, vice provost for global strategies and international affairs. “Our international students and the many opportunities to study abroad contribute greatly to enriching the global learning experience at Ohio State.
International student enrollment in the United States has been steadily increasing over the last few years and rose 5.9 percent in 2023-24, while Ohio State’s international student enrollment has remained steady.
The 2024 Open Doors Report is released as part of the nationwide observance of International Education Week (November 18-22), a joint initiative established by the U.S. Departments of Education and State.
At Ohio State, International Education Week is celebrated through a number of activities supported by the Office of International Affairs, which facilitates and support’s Ohio State’s international initiatives and advances global opportunities for students, faculty and staff. For more information, visit oia.osu.edu.
*The IIE’s collection of enrollment data for international students includes two categories of students who are not currently enrolled at Ohio State in classes for credit. They include “Optional Practical Training” students who are not taking classes but are continuing their education through practical training in their field of study, and exchange students who are pursuing continuing (non-degree) education. capacity for