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Coming to America: The Ten Schools With the Most International Students

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The number of international students at U.S. colleges and universities is at an all-time high, according to the annual Open Doors report published by the Institute of International Education in partnership with the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. This fall, 723,277 international students are studying in the States, up 5 percent from last year. This marks the fifth consecutive year of growth in international student enrollment—there are 32 percent more foreigners studying in the States than a decade ago. Which schools do international students flock to? Click through to see the top 10.

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