African students in America by the numbers: Which African country has the highest number of international students?
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African students make up 4.5% of the international student population in America for the Academic Year 2019-2020 alone, as per a survey conducted by [Spanish Studies Abroad](https://spanishstudies.org/study-abroad-facts-statistics/).
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Among the African countries, which do you think holds a record five-digit number of students in the US?
Over the last two decades, the number of African students seeking degree programs in the United States has increased. By the 2015-2016 school year, the overall number of overseas students in the country had risen to almost one million, peaking at 1,095,299 in 2018-2019.
The [Institute of International Education’s Open Doors](https://www.iie.org/Research-and-Insights/Open-Doors) recalls a total of 1,075,491 international students during the Academic Year 2019-2020, bringing the number of African students in America at 48,397.
The higher numbers by nationality are often found in Africa’s most populous countries, with a slight preference for former British colonies such as Nigeria, Ghana, and Kenya. Furthermore, eight of the Top Ten countries in the most recent school year showed increase when compared to 2010/11; only Kenya and Rwanda are exceptions. Over a ten-year period, Nigeria’s increase in the number of students in the United States accounted for over half of the region’s growth.
The survey concludes that Africa has seen both a growth in its interest in US education as well as the USA’s willingness to issue student visas. “When data are available for the 2020/21 school year, there will be a lower number for the first time in nine years due to travel restrictions and limited consular services. Nevertheless, the data indicate that there is a growing demand for US education on the African continent and so numbers will likely rebound in upcoming years post-COVID,” the survey stated.
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Eligibility criteria
Always cross-check eligibility against the sponsor's official site before applying — sponsor rules can change between intakes.
- Citizen or permanent resident of an eligible African country
- Willing to study in Ghana
- Strong academic record — typically a minimum GPA equivalent to a UK 2:1 / US 3.3
- English-language proficiency demonstrated by IELTS, TOEFL or an MOI letter
- Two academic or professional references able to speak to your potential
Required documents
A planning baseline drawn from how 90%+ of African scholarship sponsors structure their checklist. The sponsor's portal is the source of truth for any single application.
- Valid international passport (bio page scan)
- Most recent academic transcripts (sealed or e-verified copies)
- Curriculum vitae / résumé (1–2 pages, reverse-chronological)
- Personal statement or motivation letter (500–1,000 words, tailored to the sponsor)
- Two to three reference letters (academic for students, professional for working applicants)
- Proof of English proficiency (IELTS, TOEFL or Duolingo) — Medium-of-Instruction letter may substitute for Anglophone-Africa graduates
- Passport-sized photograph meeting ICAO biometric standards
- Country-of-origin proof (national ID or birth certificate) — required by many Africa-focused funders
Deadline timeline
The sponsor has not published a fixed deadline yet. Use the milestones below as a generic 12-month plan; substitute dates once the intake window opens.
- 12 months out
Register for tests (IELTS/TOEFL/SAT/GRE), shortlist 3–5 universities, identify referees.
- 6 months out
Sit your tests, draft a personal statement, request transcripts and confirm reference letters.
- 3 months out
Finalise essays, upload supporting documents, complete the online application portal.
- 1 month out
Final review, double-check uploaded files, submit a week before the deadline to avoid portal issues.
- Application deadline
Submit by 23:59 in the sponsor's stated time zone — usually local to the sponsor, not your country.
Frequently asked questions
Who can apply for the African students in America by the numbers: Which African country has the highest number of international students??+
Applicants must be eligible African nationals applying at the the stated level level, meet the academic and English-language requirements set by Various, and be able to relocate to Ghana for the duration of the programme.
Is the African students in America by the numbers: Which African country has the highest number of international students? fully funded?+
Funding model: Funding type varies — check the official site. Where listed as fully funded, the award typically covers tuition, monthly stipend, health insurance and round-trip airfare. Always confirm the latest funding breakdown on the sponsor's official page.
When is the application deadline?+
The application deadline is varies by intake — see the official site. Submit at least one week early — sponsor portals frequently slow or fail in the final 24 hours, and late submissions are not accepted under any circumstances.
What documents do I need to apply?+
At minimum: passport bio page, academic transcripts, CV, personal statement, two to three references, and an English-language test score (IELTS, TOEFL or Duolingo). Research-led Masters and PhD applications also require a research proposal and a writing sample.
How can I improve my chance of winning?+
Apply early, tailor every essay to the specific sponsor (do not recycle a generic statement), secure at least one reference who knows your work in detail, and apply to two or three additional scholarships in parallel — never rely on a single application.