The number of British students studying in the United States continues to increase, according to an article from the New York Times. Recently, the U.S. - U.K. Fulbright Commission held a college fair with representatives from 170 universities in the United States. More than 5,000 prospective students attended to learn more about studying in the United States. Information included the types of programs available at different universities, the application process and financial aid opportunities.

U.S. schools are becoming more attractive to potential F and M students because they are comparable in cost to schools abroad. Part of the reason is increasing tuition and student fees in countries like the United Kingdom. One student said representatives at the college fair “made it seem financially possible” to study in the United States citing financial aid resources as a main reason.

According to the 2012/2013 Open Doors Report, 9,467 (1.2 percent of the total) F and M students studying in the United States last year were from the United Kingdom. This was an increase of 3.1 percent from the previous year.

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Sources:

• Students in Britain are Drawn to U.S. Colleges; New York Times
• Fulbright Commission; U.S.-U.K. Fulbright Commission
• Open Doors Data; Institute of International Education