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In 2023, 1.76 million foreign students were enrolled in EU universities, representing 8.4% of the total. Germany is the top destination.

Delia Niculescu

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According to Eurostat data, in 2023, 1.76 million foreign students accounted for 8.4% of all students in the European Union. Luxembourg is the leader in attracting international students, with 52.3%, followed by Malta (29.6%) and Cyprus (22.3%). Romania is in the middle of the ranking, overtaking countries such as Spain and Italy, but being overtaken by Bulgaria and Hungary. Germany remains the most popular destination, with 423,200 international students, and study trends vary, with the majority choosing master's programs in Romania and several other countries.

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România depășește Spania și Italia la numărul de studenți străini: Date surprinzătoare de la Eurostat

România are o pondere mai mare de studenți străini decât Italia sau Spania. Câți se află în total în Uniunea Europeană

Ponderea studenţilor străini la universităţile din România este mai mare decât în Italia şi Spania. Țara noastră este devansată de Bulgaria și Ungaria

Ponderea studenţilor străini la universităţile din România este mai mare decât în Italia şi Spania, arată datele Eurostat

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