The University of Colorado Boulder enrolled more international students during the 2014-15 academic year and sent more students abroad during the 2013-14 academic year than any other higher education institution in Colorado.
The data, released today by the Institute of International Education in its annual Open Doors Report, show that CU-Boulder was home to 2,614 international students during the 2014-15 school year, up from 2,163 in 2013-14.
In addition, CU-Boulder sent 1,541 students overseas during the 2013-14 school year, up from 1,282 in 2012-13.
鈥淎s our students, faculty, visiting scholars and staff pursue some of the greatest academic, research and service activities around the world, they strengthen intercultural relations, benefiting themselves, our community, Colorado and beyond,鈥� said CU-Boulder Chancellor Philip P. DiStefano.
CU-Boulder has held the No. 1 spot in Colorado for sending and receiving international students for 13 of the past 14 years, according to Larry Bell, executive director of CU-Boulder鈥檚 Office of International Education.
鈥淪ince 2000, our campus community has been a leader in the state as an example of international education and its benefits,鈥� said Bell. 鈥淚nternational education at CU-Boulder contributes tens of millions of dollars annually to Colorado鈥檚 economy. More significantly though, it increases discovery and cultural understanding.鈥�
CU-Boulder also ranked No. 6 in the nation in 2013-14 among higher education institutions of its type for study abroad participation in semester-long programs.
Among higher education institutions across the nation that offer doctoral programs, CU-Boulder ranked No. 32 in 2013-14 for overall study abroad participation compared with No. 39 in 2012-13.
The Open Doors Report on the flow of students to and from the United States is released annually in conjunction with International Education Week, which this year is today through Nov. 20. The week of celebration is a joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education.
Other top-ranking Colorado institutions recognized in this year鈥檚 Open Doors Report include Colorado State University, the University of Denver, Colorado College and the University of Colorado Denver.
For more information about the Institute of International Education and the Open Doors Report visit . For more information about international education at CU-Boulder and International Education Week events visit .
Contact:
Mary Ryan Dando, CU-Boulder international education, 303-492-2975
mary.dando@colorado.edu
Elizabeth Lock, CU-Boulder听media relations, 303-492-3117
elizabeth.lock@colorado.edu
