A: IIE has been conducting the current survey on study abroad flows since 1985/86. IIE surveys U.S. colleges and universities, and the study abroad survey counts only those students who are reported by their accredited U.S. institution of higher education after they returned from their study abroad experience. These have traditionally been students who receive academic credit for their study abroad.
Beginning in 2013, the Open Doors data on study abroad has included students who are enrolled in U.S. colleges and universities and go abroad for non-credit educational experiences including volunteering and service learning. Students who travel and take courses abroad that are not tracked by their home institution are not reported in Open Doors, nor are students who are enrolled overseas for full degrees from non-U.S. institutions.
Open Doors is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State with funding provided by the U.S. Government and supported in its implementation by IIE.
IIE’s mission is to help people and organizations leverage the power of international education to thrive in today’s interconnected world. IIE’s work focuses on advancing scholarship, building economies, and promoting access to opportunity.
The U.S. Department of State leads America’s foreign policy through diplomacy, advocacy, and assistance by advancing the interests of the American people, their safety and economic prosperity.
EducationUSA is a U.S. Department of State network of over 430 international student advising centers in more than 175 countries and territories. EducationUSA is committed to promoting the diversity of U.S. higher education to help international students find their best fit.
USA Study Abroad is a U.S. Department of State entity focused on expanding and diversifying study abroad opportunities for U.S. students to gain critical skills in support of our national security and economic prosperity.
