The Open Door Report ranks the University of Illinois second in the nation among public universities for the most international students.
More than 11,000 international students were enrolled during the 2023/2024 academic year, the report shows.
An additional almost 4,000 participated in Optional Practical Training.
In total, that's around 15,000 students.
University departments also hosted more than 1,500 international faculty members, officials said.