The US Embassy disclosed this in a statement.
For the 2023/2024 academic year, 20,029 Nigerian students enrolled in US colleges and universities, marking a 13.5 per cent increase from the previous year.
The report, released during International Education Week, revealed that US institutions now host a record-breaking 1,126,690 international students, the highest in history.
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Nigerian students represent a significant share of this population, known for their academic excellence and commitment to higher education.
More than 55 per cent of Nigerian students in the US are pursuing graduate-level studies, enriching the academic and cultural environment of American universities.
Sub-Saharan Africa remains the fastest-growing region for international education, with a 13 per cent increase in student mobility this year, following an 18 per cent rise in 2022/2023.