Study in the U.S. Study in the U.S.

Background on International Learning Exchange Programme Our Programs: Community College Initiative Cochran Agricultural Exchange Professional Fellows Program Fulbright Programs Include: Humphrey U.S. Specialist Program IVLP on Demand Student & Faculty Exchanges EducationUSA Education=The Key

International and African Students in the U.S. 2013-2014 886,052 international students 31,113 from sub-Saharan Africa 1,716 from South Africa According to the most recent Open Doors report, in 2013-2014, 886,052 international students studied in the U.S. – double the number in the U.S. 20 years ago. The countries with the largest numbers of students in the U.S. are China, India, and South Korea. 31,113 of these students were from Sub-Saharan Africa with almost 8,000 students from Nigeria, over 3,000 from Kenya and almost 3000 from Ghana. South Africa is next with 1,716 – 980 undergrads, 491 graduate students, 88 non degree and 157 in practical training. And it goes both ways. There were 5,337 U.S. students studying in South Africa (mainly short term non-degree programs) in 2013. S. Af. is in the top 12 destinations of U.S. students studying abroad.

Top 10 destinations and number of students from South Africa studying aboard: UNESCO Institute for Statistics, 2014: Rank Place of Destination Number of Students Percent of Total 1 United States 1,159 18.2% 2 United Kingdom 1,339 21.0% 3 Australia 787 12.3% 4 Cuba 426 6.7% 5 Bahrain 184 2.9% 6 Mauritius 177 2.8% 7 Saudi Arabia 173 2.7% 8 Germany 164 2.6% 9 Canada 150 2.4% 10 Brazil 138 2.2%   All Others 1,681 26.4% Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. (2014). Global Flow of Tertiary- Level Students 2014. Number of students from South Africa studying aboard: 6,378. According to Li Song, China's deputy ambassador to South Africa, there are 1100 South African students studying in China, and 2 400 Chinese students studying in South Africa.

Major Reasons to Study in the U.S. Education Travel Culture Skills & Challenges Education: World-class education enhances students with globally appreciated skills and competency. Over 5,000 accredited universities with a wide range of programs and options for different types of students and interests that offer good student support services such as housing, tutoring, and general health care. Over 1000 universities offer partial scholarships to international students, and over 70 offer full funding to outstanding students, including athletes. We’ve had students from: Nqabakazula High School in kwaMashu at Duke for Engineering, Bechet H.S. at Harvard for Economics & African Studies, Virgil from Merebank Secondary to Harvard in Comp Sci, Jili from Glenwood Boys to Wesleyan for Economics Travel: Students have the opportunity to visit many places in the U.S. & even study abroad Culture: Students experience the diversity of US culture: traditions, languages, habits,beliefs. Skills and Challenges: Students learn to adapt and sharpen abilities to resolve various situations & challenges to return home and apply these skills and abilities toward the development of South Africa.

Major Reasons to Study in the U.S. Social Relationships Meeting people from the U.S. & other countries. Experiences New ideas, experiences and techniques.

What They’re Studying Business and Management: 21.2% Engineering: 19.2% Math and Computer Science: 10.3%

Community College Initiative Eligible Participants: FET & University of Technology Students Those with some work experience in a field but little post-matric education. The Program: 1 year at a U.S. Community College in related field

Cochran Agricultural Exchange The Program: Work with universities, government agencies & private companies. Two – three week program Hands-on training in agricultural trade, agribusiness development, management, policy and marketing. Participants: Agricultural professionals

Professional Fellow Program Participants: Emerging leaders in business, government, NPO’s The Program: Individually tailored fellowships with appropriate partners. 6 week program

HH Humphrey Program Participants: Accomplished mid-career professionals in various fields The Program: Non-degree post graduate level study and professional enrichment 9 month program

US Fulbright Specialist Program Participants: U.S. professional The Program: South African university or college submits proposal for a short-term professional to visit for a specific project. 2 – 6 week program

IVLP On Demand Participants: Government employees, community leaders, educators The Program: USG helps arrange a follow-on program for participants going to the U.S. for conferences or meetings. Cover in-country travel & lodging/meals 2 –10 day program

Fulbright Student & Faculty Exchanges Participants: PhD & Masters Students Faculty with a PhD & 5 years experience The Program: Expenses covered for degree program. Expenses covered to do research &/or lecture in U.S. for 1 year Must return to South Africa

Outlook: 2017-2020 Plans, Actions and Way-forward Consulate Local POC: KnowlesSD@state.gov US Embassy Website: http://southafrica.usembassy.gov/educational_exchanges.html Private Partnerships: Build on Sister-City Ties Universities NGO’s

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