Infographic: Iranian Students in the United States

Infographic: Iranian Students in the United States

According to Red Tape, Iron Nerve: The Iranian Quest for U.S. Education, a Washington Institute Policy Focus by analyst Steven Ditto, the number of Iranians attending U.S. colleges is on the rise, as bright, motivated students overcome significant obstacles in order to fulfill their professional goals and escape repression in Iran.

Some of the key findings include:

  • Out of the 50,000 Iranians studying outside Iran, 8,700 are in the United States.
  • The majority of Iranian students in America are enrolled in doctorial programs
  • 75% study STEM subjects
  • 55& receive full tuition funding through scholarships, etc.

Please include attribution to washingtoninstitute.org with this graphic.

Infographic of Iranian Students in the United States

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