Higher overall international student enrollment shows the continued conviction by international students and parents that a U.S. degree is a sound investment in their future careers.  U.S. higher education offers an unmatched range of nearly 4,000 colleges and universities of all sizes and types, with an extensive variety of course offerings, fields of study, and price points.  International education promotes the relationship building and knowledge exchange between people and communities in the United States and around the world that are necessary to solve global challenges.  Connections made during international education experiences last a lifetime.  International students enrich classrooms, campuses and communities in ways that endure long after students return to their home countries.