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INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS

STATISTICAL REPORT FALL 2009

International Student Services Study Abroad Programs Office Sponsored Student Programs

Compiled By: Naveen Bibinagar Graduate Assistant, IPS [email protected]

Available online at: http://international.tamu.edu/ips/IntEdReports.asp

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International Programs for Students, Texas A&M University _________________________________ 2

Executive Summary The global economy of the 21st century requires university graduates to function effectively in an international environment. Recognizing this need, Texas A&M University provides many opportunities for students to gain international education experiences on and off campus and for faculty, who inspires these students, to research and teach abroad. Texas A&M is also committed to providing a welcoming environment for all the international faculty, students, visitors, and their families.

Texas A&M University’s long history of international involvement has created a solid foundation for future plans to make Texas A&M one of the top ten public universities in the country, as outlined in the long-range planning document, Vision 2020. Texas A&M is committed to achieving Imperative 6: “Globalize and Diversify the Campus.”

It is important to note that national and regional comparison of data are based on data reported in Open Doors 2009, published by the Institute for International for International Education. This publication shows that in 2007-2008 (the most recent national data available), Texas A&M University ranked thirty-fourth in the U.S. among doctorate institutions in the number of students earning credit abroad. For Fall 2008, the most recent national data reported by IIE, Texas A&M University ranked sixteenth in the U.S. for the total number of enrolled international students.

The International Programs Office is the centralized unit responsible for coordinating and promoting Texas A&M’s numerous international activities. Its goal is to infuse an international dimension into the teaching, research and public service programs of the University. This is accomplished both through academic and professional training and by creating a global awareness through on and off-campus programs. In addition, each college at Texas A&M University has international programs and activities available to students, faculty and staff. International Programs for Students is comprised of three academic support offices that facilitate international education: International Student Services, Sponsored Student Programs, and the Study Abroad Programs Office. This report includes statistical information from all of these offices.

Please send any comments or questions that you might have regarding this report to our office. Dr. Suzanne Droleskey Assistant Vice President International Programs Office (979) 458-3575 [email protected]

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Table of Contents Executive Summary ............................................................................................................ 2

Quick Reference.................................................................................................................. 5

International Student Services ............................................................................................ 7

Enrollment Trends ...................................................................................................... 8

Texas A&M Ranking and Distribution of International Students .............................. 9

Texas A&M Distribution of Students by Ethnic Group ............................................. 9

Distribution of International Students by Degree Level ........................................... 10

Distribution of International Students by College .................................................... 11

Distribution of International Students by College and Classification ...................... 12

Distribution of International Students by Gender ..................................................... 13

Distribution of International Students by Visa Type ................................................ 14

Distribution of International Students by Geographic Origin ................................... 15

Distribution of International Students by Country.................................................... 16

World Map Depicting Texas A&M University International Student Profile .......... 17

Texas A&M University Student Headcount by Nationality Fall 2009 ..................... 18

Enrollment Comparisons with Big XII ..................................................................... 19

Enrollment Comparisons with Vision 2020 Schools ................................................ 21

Enrollment Comparisons with Texas Schools .......................................................... 23

International Student Advising by Month And Year ................................................ 25

English Language Institute Annual Trend Since 1983 ............................................. 26

Study Abroad Programs Office ......................................................................................... 27

Quick Facts ............................................................................................................... 28

Enrollment Trends .................................................................................................... 29

Participation Trends .................................................................................................. 30

Participation by College and Destination ................................................................. 31

World Map Depicting Global Participation Of Texas A&M Students In Study Abroad Programs / Activities.................................................................................... 32

National Comparisons ............................................................................................... 33

Enrollment Comparison with Big 12, Vision 2020, and Texas Schools .................. 34

Enrollment Comparison with University of Texas at Austin.................................... 36

Reciprocal Exchange Programs ................................................................................ 37

Study Abroad Independent Credit Transfer Programs.............................................. 38

Study Abroad Independent Credit Transfer Programs.............................................. 39

Study Abroad Research/Internship Programs ........................................................... 41

Academy for Future International Leaders ....................................................................... 44

Participation Trend by College ................................................................................. 44


Participation Trend by Individual Colleges .............................................................. 45

Sponsored Student Programs ............................................................................................ 48

Enrollment Trends .................................................................................................... 49

Distribution of Sponsored Students by Country ....................................................... 50

Distribution of Sponsored Students by Organization ............................................... 51

Sources of Data ................................................................................................................. 52


Quick Reference

Source: International Institute for Education, Open Doors 2009

IIE Open Doors data is 1 year behind the University’s data


Open Doors Study Abroad Data is two years behind the current data


Source: Association of International Educators, NAFSA 2009

Rankings of Texas A&M University

Texas A&M University Texas A&M University Number of Number of Students

International Students Studying Abroad Fall 2006 Fall 2007 Fall 2008 2005-2006 2006-2007 2007-2008 U.S. Institutions 18th 17th 16th 35th 33rd 34th Texas Institutions 2nd 3rd 3rd 2nd 2nd 2nd Big 12 Universities 2nd 2nd 2nd 4th 3rd 3rd Vision 2020 Universities 3rd 3rd 3rd 5th 5th 6th


Host Regions / Countries for Activities Abroad - Texas A&M 2006-2007 2007-2008 2008-2009 Student Country Student Country Student Country

Europe 1056 19 1153 21 1194 18 Latin America 274 14 335 16 439 17 Canada 1 1 1 1 1 1 Asia 97 13 116 8 129 7 Oceania 51 2 54 2 33 2 Africa 41 10 29 7 69 13 Middle East 7 3 20 4 57 4 Other/Multiple 86 77 7 Total 1613 62 1785 59 1936

Source: Texas A&M Study Abroad Office


International Student Services is the primary information source for many programs and resources needed by international students. For example, the office provides advising about federal regulations governing non-immigrant student visas, as well as personal and settling-in information, financial assistance and scholarship administration, orientation programs, student leadership opportunities, and advice about living in the local community.

Ms. Krista D. Tacey Director

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INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Enrollment Trends

In Fall 2008, the international student population at Texas A&M University increased by about 11% from 4,094 in Fall 2007 to 4,558, according to Open Doors. It is notable to mention that this increase is about 4% more than the national average. Though there was decline in international students in Texas A&M for the last two years 2004 & 2005, there has been a consistent increase from Fall 2006. It is important to note the data sources throughout this report. Data showing national rankings differs slightly from Texas A&M data due to reliance on different definitions used in Texas for various state vs. national reporting requirements.

Texas A&M University Enrollment of International Students as compared to National Enrollment Data

Academic Year All Schools % Change Texas A&M University % Change

1993 449,749 2.5 2,783 -2.76 1994 452,653 0.6 2,656 -4.56 1995 453,787 0.3 2,473 -6.89 1996 457,984 0.9 2,715 9.79 1997 481,280 5.1 2,842 4.68 1998 490,933 2 3,029 6.58 1999 514,723 4.8 3,458 14.16 2000 547,867 6.4 3,587 3.73 2001 582,996 6.4 3,563 -0.67 2002 586,323 0.6 3,702 3.90 2003 572,509 -2.4 3,815 3.05 2004 565,039 -1.3 3,721 -2.46 2005 564,766 -0.05 3,589 -3.55 2006 582,984 3.2 3,857 7.47 2007 623,805 7.0 4,094 6.14 2008 671,616 7.7 4,558 11.33

Source: Institute for International Education, Open Doors 2009


INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Texas A&M Ranking and Distribution of International Students

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Int'l 1 University of Southern California Los Angeles CA 7,482 33,747 22.2 2 New York University New York NY 6,761 50,917 13.3 3 Columbia University New York NY 6,685 25,414 26.3

4 University of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign Champaign IL 6,570 41,495 15.8

5 Purdue University - Main Campus West Lafayette IN 6,136 40,090 15.3

6 University of Michigan - Ann Arbor Ann Arbor MI 5,790 41,028 14.1 7 University of Texas - Austin Austin TX 5,703 50,006 11.4 8 University of California - Los Angeles Los Angeles CA 5,590 38,263 14.6 9 Boston University Boston MA 5,037 31,766 15.9 10 Michigan State University East Lansing MI 4,757 46,648 10.2 11 Harvard University Cambridge MA 4,735 20,307 23.3 12 University of Florida Gainesville FL 4,731 51,413 9.2 13 University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia PA 4,635 24,107 19.2 14 Ohio State University - Main Campus Columbus OH 4,583 61,658 7.4 15 Indiana University - Bloomington Bloomington IN 4,565 40,354 11.3

16 Texas A&M University College Station TX 4,558 48,039 9.5

17 SUNY University at Buffalo Buffalo NY 4,539 27,228 16.7

18 Arizona State University - Tempe Campus Tempe AZ 4,375 67,082 6.5

19 University of Wisconsin - Madison Madison WI 4,243 42,030 10.1 20 University of Minnesota - Twin Cities Minneapolis MN 4,120 51,140 8.1 21 Cornell University Ithaca NY 4,018 19,800 20.3 22 Stanford University Stanford CA 3,976 15,945 24.9 23 Georgia Institute of Technology Atlanta GA 3,911 19,413 20.1 24 University of Houston Houston TX 3,778 36,127 10.5

25 Penn State University - University Park

University Park PA 3,741 44,112 8.5


National data for international students is one year behind university data

Texas A&M Distribution of Students by Ethnic Group

Source: Texas A&M Office of Institutional Studies and Planning (OISP)

A total of 46,542 students were enrolled in Fall 2008 A total of 48,703 students were enrolled in Fall 2009


INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Distribution of International Students by Degree Level

Over the last twenty-five years, the distribution of international students has changed dramatically. Since 1986, undergraduates are no longer the largest group of international students and currently their total is about 18.4% of the 4,466 enrolled for Fall 2008. From 2004 to 2006, the total number of international students seeking a master’s degree dropped significantly, between 20% and 30%. Despite this decrease it could be seen that there is a consistent increase from Fall 2006 to Fall 2009. Since 1995, the number of master’s degree students reached its highest in Fall 2008. The number of Ph.D. students has had a steady increase from 1997 to 2003, and has remained fairly constant since then. Data on this and following pages comes from actual headcount data and relies on the federal definition of an international student rather than state definitions, which differ slightly.


INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Distribution of International Students by College

In the 1960s, the largest number of international students was in the College of Agriculture. In Fall 2009, the number of students in engineering is 51.3% of the total International student population while agriculture enrollment fell to 10.6%. (Labeled “Others*”) Interdisciplinary majors, Reciprocal Exchange and Galveston enrollees decreased from 6.2% to 1.6% during the period from Fall 2007 to Fall 2009.

Texas A&M International Student Distribution by Colleges

* Others include Reciprocal Exchange, Interdisciplinary studies and Marine Biology Source: Texas A&M Office of Institutional Studies and Planning (OISP)

Texas A&M International Student Distribution by College

* Others include Reciprocal Exchange, Interdisciplinary studies and Marine Biology


INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Distribution of International Students by College and Classification

In Fall 2009, almost all of the colleges saw an increase in their enrollments with College of Architecture and Bush school showing a slight decrease. The College of Engineering has the highest increase in the number of students from Fall 2008. In the “Others” category, the number of master’s students showed a slight increase whereas the bachelor students decreased. “Others” include Reciprocal Exchange, Interdisciplinary studies and Marine Biology.

* Others include Reciprocal Exchange, Interdisciplinary studies and Marine Biology

Source: Texas A&M Office of Institutional Studies and Planning (OISP)


INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Distribution of International Students by Gender

The majority of Texas A&M international students have always been male. Though the percentage of females remained constant over the last two years, Fall 2009 saw a slight increase in females from the previous year. The numbers of U.S. students, however, shows a fairly even distribution between male and female students.


INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Distribution of International Students by Visa Type

The majority of the international students at Texas A&M pursue their educational goals as F-1 visa holders. Compared to the previous year, Fall 2009 saw an increase in the number of master’s degree students in the F-1 category. It is to be noted that though the number of F-1 doctoral students is decreasing over two previous years, Fall 2009 saw a slight increase. Overall, the increase in F-1 visa holders was greater than J-1 visa holders in Fall 2009.


INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Distribution of International Students by Geographic Origin

Geographically, Texas A&M University’s international student population mirrors national demographics, with the largest number of students coming from Asia. As of Fall 2009, over 120 countries are represented, and the top three countries - India, P.R. China and South Korea - have been among the top five countries represented by international students at Texas A&M for nearly a decade. The vast majority of students from the Middle East and Turkey are sponsored international students who pursue their degrees under contractual agreements with an external funding sponsor.

Source: Texas A&M International Student Services 20th Class Day Headcount


INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Distribution of International Students by Country

Source: Texas A&M International Student Services 20th Class Day Headcount


International Students in Texas 2007/08 2008/09 2007/08 2008/09

Total 51,823 58,188 % % 1 India 7,637 11,987 14.7 20.6 2 Mexico 5,948 6,517 11.5 11.2 3 China 4,444 5,761 8.6 9.9 4 South Korea 3,441 4,771 6.6 8.2 5 Nepal 1,289 2,677 2.5 4.6 6 Taiwan 1,853 2,444 3.6 4.2 7 Nigeria 967 1,047 1.9 1.8 8 Canada 814 1,047 1.6 1.8 9 Japan 920 989 1.8 1.7

International Students in the U.S. 2007/08 2008/09 2007/08 2008/09 World Total 623,805 671,616 % %

1 India 94,563 103,260 15.2 15.4 2 China 81,127 98,235 13 14.6 3 South Korea 69,124 75,065 11.1 11.2 4 Japan 33,974 29,264 5.4 4.4 5 Canada 29,051 29,697 4.7 4.2 6 Taiwan 29,001 28,065 4.6 4.4 7 Mexico 14,837 14,850 2.4 2.2 8 Turkey 12,030 13,263 1.9 2.0 9 Saudi Arabia 9,873 12,661 1.6 1.9 10 Nepal 8,936 11,581 1.4 1.7


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INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Enrollment Comparisons with Big XII

The Big XII Universities saw an overall increase across the board in the number of enrolled international students from Fall 2006 to Fall 2008 with the only exception, University of Missouri. In terms of percent enrollment, though Texas A&M University saw a slight decrease of 0.7% from Fall 2006 to 2007 it regained its percentage in Fall 2008. Out of the Big XII Universities from Fall 2007 to 2008, Texas Tech saw the highest increase from 4.9% to 5.7% followed by Texas A&M from 8.8% to 9.5%.

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INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Enrollment Comparisons with Vision 2020 Schools

In terms of percent enrollment, all Vision 2020 schools saw an increase in international student enrollment. University of California at Los Angeles, over the period of Fall 2005 to Fall 2008, had the highest increase in the number of international students: 1,579 to a total of 5,590. From Fall 2007 to Fall 2008, the University of Wisconsin at Madison had the highest increase of 0.7%. Texas A&M, had about an increase of 500 students.

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INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Enrollment Comparisons with Texas Schools

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INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS International Student Advising by Month And Year

The International Student Services Office (ISS) received Walk-in visits from 19,903 students during 2009, about 10,000 fewer students than the previous year 2008. However students also spend significant time online accessing ISS information and resources, the office received a total of 190,254 website visits in the calendar year 2009. Looking at the overall annual trend in the number of international students advised, 2003 had more than 20% increase than the previous year due to new immigration laws. The significant decrease in the In-person advising for the year 2009 is due to the improvements in the services offered by ISS helping students in making lesser visits. Furthermore, similar to previous years, the two major peaks in 2009 for in-person advising are in May and August.


INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS English Language Institute Annual Trend Since 1983

Although not included in other Texas A&M charts, in this report, Texas A&M has a number of students who are pursuing full time English language studies at the English Language Institute (ELI). There are also a number of Texas A&M degree seeking students who enroll part time in the ELI. The chart below depicts only students full time enrolled in the ELI.


The Study Abroad Programs Office fosters the development of international academic programs, volunteer and research opportunities, and inter-university exchanges for Texas A&M Students. The Study Abroad Programs Office facilitates courses offered at the Texas A&M University’s Santa Chiara Study Center in Italy, and the Soltis Center for Research and Education in Costa Rica. In recognition of the Vision 2020 goal of internationalizing the entire Texas A&M community, the Study Abroad Programs Office also develops on campus experiences that foster cultural awareness including the encouragement of certificate programs, engaging learning communities in global awareness, and offering students the opportunity to participate in the Academy for Future International Leaders.

Dr. Jane Flaherty Director

Study Abroad Programs Office

1st Floor Bizzell Hall West 1226 TAMU


Phone: 979-845-0544 http://studyabroad.tamu.edu/

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STUDY ABROAD PROGRAMS Quick Facts

Source: Texas A&M Study Abroad Office Records

06-07 07-08 08-09 06-07 07-08 08-09 Breakdown of Total: 06-07 07-08 08-09Argentina 12 23 41 Madagascar 1 - 1Australia 50 53 32 Mali 1 Undergraduates: 1,453 1,635 1,784Austria 5 8 6 Mexico 105 164 127 Graduates: 135 117 140Bahamas - 1 20 Morocco 2 4 3 Professional: 13 13 12Belgium 9 18 44 Netherlands 1 1 2 Not Specified: 12 20 0Belize 10 3 6 New Zealand 1 1 1 *Starting in 2005, students are further classif ied as Professional Students

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Botswana - - 16 Panama 12 - 12 Breakdown by Colleges 06-07 07-08 08-09Brazil 21 22 20 Peru 2 5 16Bulgaria - 1 - Philippines 1 1 - Liberal Arts 544 599 583Burundi - - 1 Poland 20 37 16 Mays School 299 320 329Cameroon - - 1 Portugal - - - Engineering 127 168 207Canada 1 1 1 Qatar - 12 43 Architecture 111 138 206Chile 22 18 12 Russia 20 10 18 Agriculture 204 202 179China 43 57 69 Rwanda 1 - 3 Education 100 143 143Colombia - - 1 Senegal 2 2 1 Science 58 51 72Costa Rica 45 38 126 Singapore 14 23 13 Vet. Medicine 51 60 67Czech Republic 2 6 8 South Africa 23 19 11 General Academics 34 40 64Denmark 5 7 10 South Korea 1 5 7 Geosciences 29 18 40Dominica 15 19 17 Spain 360 261 249 Bush School 35 24 28Dominican Republic 14 12 8 Sweden 9 3 6 Texas A&M Galveston 12 7 4Ecuador 5 4 3 Switzerland 32 30 28 Others/Unspecified 9 15 14Egypt 1 1 3 Taiwan 9 - - *Other Include QT,MD,RPFrance 93 162 212 Tanzania 3 1 -Georgia 1 - - Thailand 3 5 -Germany 217 170 169 Togo - 1 - Country Breakdown:Ghana 1 - 1 Tunisia 8 - 23Greece 11 12 14 Turkey 4 5 11 Total No. of Countries: 46 60 73Guatemala 4 - 4 Uganda - - 4Guyana - 2 1 Ukraine - - 1 Top 6 Countries: 06-07 07-08 08-09Honduras 2 21 24 United Arab Emirates 1 2 2 Spain 360 261 249Hungary 1 1 38 United Kingdom 72 131 137 Italy 198 279 224India 3 15 15 Venezuela - 1 1 France 93 162 212Indonesia 5 - 2 Vietnam - - 4 Germany 217 170 169Ireland 3 12 12 Other/Multiple 96 84 14 United Kingdom 72 131 137Israel 2 1 - Mexico 105 164 127Italy 198 279 224Japan 6 9 19Jordan - - 1 Grand Total 1,613 1,785 1,936

Additional Countries in 2008 - 2009: Gender 06-07 07-08 08-09Burundi UkraineCameroon Vietnam Male 556 661 722Colombia Female 1,057 1,124 1,214

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STUDY ABROAD PROGRAMS Enrollment Trends

Source: Texas A&M Study Abroad Office Records The largest number of Texas A&M students who study, work, conduct research, or travel outside the United States are undergraduate students taking part in faculty-led group programs. The total number of students studying independently abroad has increased consistently since 1994 to an all time high of 412 in 2008-2009, primarily due to the elimination of administrative barriers that make independent programs complex and access to advising specifically for these students. However, the total number of students participating in the faculty-led programs is showing a gradual decrease for the past two years dropping from 769 in 2006-2007 to 747 in 2008-2009. Non-credit activity level has primarily increased through college efforts to engage freshmen learning communities in international experiences and student awareness of access to a broad range of programs. Efforts to increase research/internship programs are showing progress, as the number of students in these programs is consistently increasing from the past two years.


STUDY ABROAD PROGRAMS Participation Trends


STUDY ABROAD PROGRAMS Participation by College and Destination


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Leading Institutions by Total Number of Students in Credit Bearing Programs

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Rank Institution 2007-2008 2006-2007 % Change 1 New York University 3,395 3,034 11.90 2 Michigan State University 2,969 2,801 6.00 3 University of Minnesota - Twin Cities 2,521 2,079 21.26 4 University of Texas – Austin 2,342 2,172 7.83 5 University of California - Los Angeles 2,330 1,831 27.25 6 University of Wisconsin – Madison 2,216 1,846 20.04 7 University of Washington 2,124 1,970 7.82 8 Penn State University - University Park 2,101 1,830 14.81 9 University of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign 2,086 2,052 1.66 10 University of Georgia 2,058 2,060 -0.10 11 Indiana University - Bloomington 2,052 1,686 21.71 12 University of Florida 2,039 2,051 -0.59 13 University of Michigan - Ann Arbor 1,969 2,055 -4.18 14 University of Southern California 1,931 1,680 14.94 15 University of Pennsylvania 1,922 1,768 8.71 16 Florida State University 1,898 1,808 4.98 17 Boston University 1,883 1,707 10.31 18 University of Arizona 1,846 1,777 3.88 19 University of Virginia - Main Campus 1,816 1,807 0.50 20 Ohio State University - Main Campus 1,704 1,501 13.52 21 University of Delaware 1,700 1,509 12.66 22 George Washington University 1,651 1,432 15.29 23 Syracuse University 1,625 1,291 25.87 24 Miami University 1,616 1,569 3.00 25 University of Maryland - College Park 1,615 1,366 18.23 26 Arizona State University 1,528 1,487 2.76 27 University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill 1,511 1,557 -2.95 28 University of Kansas 1,451 1,365 6.30 29 Georgetown University 1,434 1,392 3.02 30 San Diego State University 1,429 1,624 -12.01 31 Brigham Young University 1,416 1,756 -19.36 32 University of Notre Dame 1,358 1,206 12.60 33 University of San Diego 1,335 951 40.38 34 Texas A&M University 1,333 1,248 6.81 35 University of California - Davis 1,322 397 233.00 36 Cornell University 1,308 1,156 13.15 36 University of Pittsburgh - Main Campus 1,308 1,281 2.11 38 University of Colorado - Boulder 1,257 1,159 8.46 39 Purdue University - Main Campus 1,231 1,240 -0.73 40 University of Iowa 1,218 1,157 5.27

Source: Institute for International Education, Open Doors 2009

IIE Open Doors Survey considers only credit activities and programs to determine enrollment. National data for study abroad student is two years behind university data.


STUDY ABROAD PROGRAMS Enrollment Comparison with Big 12, Vision 2020, and Texas Schools

A comparison of national data suggests that in some groupings, Texas A&M does not compare badly with peers in the number of students going abroad for academic purposes. While national comparative data lags two years behind, the Institute for International Education, Open Doors 2008, reported that Texas A&M was ranked 34th nation-wide. Texas A&M showed a consistent increase in the total number of students going abroad for credit bearing purposes for the past two years, 2007-08 saw an increase of 6.8% over the previous year. U.T. Austin also showed a slight increase in the current year compared to last year and, it leads Texas schools and Big 12 institutions Currently, Texas A&M sends about 2.8% of its students abroad annually.


STUDY ABROAD PROGRAMS ENROLLMENT COMPARISON WITH BIG 12, VISION 2020, AND TEXAS SCHOOLS


STUDY ABROAD PROGRAMS Enrollment Comparison with University of Texas at Austin

In a direct comparison of the University of Texas (U.T.) and Texas A&M, it is interesting to note that U.T increased participation in 2003-2004 primarily due to an increase in faculty-led programs being funded in the summer, similar to a model that was implemented at Texas A&M in 1999. Still, U.T’s number of students going abroad is almost double to that of Texas A&M’s, with 4.68% of U.T students studying abroad as compared to Texas A&M’s 2.77% in 2007-2008.


STUDY ABROAD PROGRAMS Reciprocal Exchange Programs

Texas A&M University students “exchange” places with students at partner institutions in various parts of the world for one or two semester full-immersion experiences; students enroll and are “mainstreamed” in the academic setting of the host university. Students pay tuition and fees at their home institutions, not at the host institution. Reciprocal Exchange Programs (REEPs) are regulated by the state of Texas and require equal numbers to be exchanged over a five-year period. The Study Abroad Programs Office oversees eleven University-wide REEPs that are open to all students from any college or major. About 70 other REEPs are college or departmental specific and are open only to students from those majors. While students typically enroll in REEPs to take courses, Texas A&M has one REEP with Oxford University designed for students to go abroad and conduct research. Texas A&M also runs hybrid programs that combine elements of faculty-led and traditional reciprocal exchange programs, in which Texas A&M students are taught by Texas A&M faculty for some of their course’s abroad and enroll in a foreign institution for the remaining courses.


STUDY ABROAD PROGRAMS Study Abroad Independent Credit Transfer Programs

Opportunities include applying directly to an international university, applying through a sponsoring university, institute, or organization within the U.S., and going abroad to conduct research, working, interning, teaching, or volunteering abroad. The duration of these programs varies from one week to an academic year and students either transfer credit back or arrange for special Texas A&M credit. Texas A&M has 11 academic affiliation agreements with independent program providers, approved by the Study Abroad Program Policy Committee (SAPPC). These affiliations assist students in directly enrolling in a foreign academic institution and/or providing academic courses for transfer credit. As observed previously, most of the participants of independent study abroad programs in 2007-2009 were juniors, but the number of sophomores also increased to 25% in summer 2009. The total number of students participating independently in study abroad programs rose slightly from 408 in 2007-2008 to 412 in 2008-2008. The number of freshmen participants increased from 1 in Spring 2009 to 12 in Summer 2009. As shown in the chart, most students participate in summer opportunities.


STUDY ABROAD PROGRAMS Study Abroad Independent Credit Transfer Programs

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STUDY ABROAD PROGRAMS Study Abroad Research/Internship Programs

Texas A&M students also pursue research and internship programs abroad. These international education programs provide students with opportunities and experiences that might not be met by more traditional study abroad program. Conducting research abroad can particularly help students who plan to pursue academic or research careers. Internships abroad, paid and volunteer, provide students with international work experience necessary in today’s global community. A number of students travel abroad for work activities through many mechanisms including the MSC Jordan Institute for International Awareness, the Career Center, and opportunities arranged by students themselves. The total number of students participating in research or internships abroad increased from 128 to 140 between the academic years 2007-2008 and 2008-2009. These numbers include both credit and non-credit opportunities. The most popular destination is Europe. The largest number of participants in 2008-2009 is in the College of Liberal Arts and Agriculture. Mays Business School saw a decrease when compared to the previous year.


STUDY ABROAD PROGRAMS STUDY ABROAD RESEARCH/INTERNSHIP PROGRAMS

Research and Internships Abroad by College 2008-09

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LA Total 51BIMS 1HLTH 1(blank) 1

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STUDY ABROAD PROGRAMS STUDY ABROAD RESEARCH/INTERNSHIP PROGRAMS

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Academy for Future International Leaders Participation Trend by College

The Academy for Future International Leaders (AFIL) is a joint effort among the nine academic colleges of Texas A&M University coordinated through the Study Abroad Programs Office. Initiated in 1998, the AFIL endeavors to prepare Texas A&M University students for future roles as international leaders in their respective careers by exposing them to current global issues. Twenty-four students are selected annually to participate in this three semester program that includes a mentorship, an academic seminar, a leadership project, and an optional international experience. Since the inception of the Academy, students from the Mays Business School and the College of Liberal Arts have had a stronger participation rate in this program than any other colleges. When compared to year 2008, the number of applicants increased by 17%.

Source: Texas A&M Academy for Future International Leaders


ACADEMY FOR FUTURE INTERNATIONAL LEADERS Participation Trend by Individual Colleges

The College of Agriculture ranks 4th in the overall number of applicants, with an average of 6 per year. This college has also had participants selected each year. Of the 10 colleges, the College of Architecture ranks 9th in the number of applicants. Despite the large number of architecture students studying abroad, in the last five years, the Academy has received just one applicant from this college. The Academy saw a drop in applicants in 2002 across all colleges. The only exception was the Mays Business School. Though the number of applicants for Mays School increased for the year 2009, the number of selected is still decreasing for the past three years.


ACADEMY FOR FUTURE INTERNATIONAL LEADERS PARTICIPATION TREND BY INDIVIDUAL COLLEGES

The College of Education has had a historic low application and participation rate. The average number of applicants is about one per year with two for the year 2009. Applicants from the College of Engineering have averaged fewer than 8 applicants per year until 2007. When compared to the year 2008 the number of applicants increased from 8 to 12 in the year 2009. The College of Geosciences, like the College of Education, has had a historic low application and participation rate. The average number of applicants is less than 1 per year.


ACADEMY FOR FUTURE INTERNATIONAL LEADERS PARTICIPATION TREND BY INDIVIDUAL COLLEGES

The College of Liberal Arts has the largest number of total applicants and participants, followed closely by the Mays Business School. It is notable that the College of Liberal Arts is seeing a drop in the number of applicants for the past two years. The College of Science ranks 5th and 6th in the number of applicants and number of participants respectively. Though it received six applications for the year 2009, only one was selected. The College of Veterinary Medicine ties with College of Science in the number of participants but leads at 5th in the number of total applicants.


Sponsored Student Programs provides international students sponsored by governments, businesses or other agencies special assistance with admission, pre-arrival information, academic program arrangements, billing, and liaison services with many partners involved in these special programs.

Ms. Violetta Burke Cook Director

Sponsored Student Programs Office

255 Bizzell Hall West 1226 TAMU


Phone: 979-845-2550 http://ssp.tamu.edu/index.aspx/

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SPONSORED STUDENT PROGRAMS Enrollment Trends

September 11, 2001 had a dramatic impact on the sponsored student population since many students from Arab and Muslim nations either chose to study in other countries, found it impossible to obtain a U.S. visa in a timely manner, or anticipated an unwelcome environment in our country. However, the decline ended in Fall 2005 with an increase of 9% over the previous year. As of Fall 2009, the number of sponsored students attending Texas A&M again increased by 16.1% from the previous year.


SPONSORED STUDENT PROGRAMS

Distribution of Sponsored Students by Country

When compared to Fall 2008, Turkey and Saudi Arabia showed a considerable increase in the number of sponsor students. While the sponsored students from Turkey showed an increase of about 100%, Saudi Arabia showed an increase of 48%. However, the sponsored students from Mexico have been decreasing for the past two years. China made a presence in the 2008 ranking with 14 students and increased to 19 students in the year 2009.


SPONSORED STUDENT PROGRAMS

Distribution of Sponsored Students by Organization


Sources of Data

‘Open Doors’ reports released by the Institute Of International Education (IIE)

Texas A&M Office of Institutional Studies and Planning (OISP)

Texas A&M International Student Services records

Texas A&M Study Abroad Office records

Texas A&M Sponsored Student Programs Office records

This report can be found at:

http://international.tamu.edu/ips/IntEdReports.asp

International Programs for Students Administrative Office

2nd Floor Bizzell Hall West 1226 TAMU

College Station, Texas 77843-1226 Phone: 979-458-3575 Fax: 979-458-3623

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