Kolkata, Nov. 18 -- The number of Indians studying in the United States increased by almost three per cent over the last year to 202,014, according to the 2019 Open Doors Report on International Educational Exchange, released today. This marks the sixth consecutive year that the total number of Indians pursuing their higher education in the United States has grown.

Speaking in New Delhi at the United States India Educational Foundation (USIEF), U.S. Embassy's Minister Counselor for Consular Affairs Charisse Phillips said, "Student exchanges between our two countries help strengthen the foundation upon which our strategic partnership is built. Indian students are looking for a great education and the United States offers the best return on...