Indiana University Bloomington has once again demonstrated its commitment to global education by ranking fifth in the nation for the total number of students studying abroad. This achievement, highlighted in the 2024 Open Doors Report on International Education Exchange, underscores the university’s dedication to providing students with transformative international experiences.
The report, which analyzed data from the 2022-23 academic year, revealed that 3,855 students from IU campuses studied in over 70 countries. IU Bloomington alone sent 2,929 students abroad, more than any other university in Indiana. This impressive figure represents about a third of the undergraduate population participating in study abroad activities during their time at the university.
IU’s success in study abroad programs is not limited to sending students overseas. The university also ranked among the top 40 institutions for hosting international students, welcoming more than 6,300 students from over 120 countries to the Bloomington campus.
Hannah Buxbaum, vice president for international affairs at IU, emphasized the importance of these programs: “At Indiana University, we strive to ensure that all students develop intercultural skills critical to their success in an increasingly international landscape. Education Abroad programs, international internships, and global learning opportunities on campus are key components of ensuring that career readiness.”
As the world becomes increasingly interconnected, IU Bloomington’s commitment to international education positions its students for success in the global job market and fosters a more diverse and culturally aware campus community.
