Harvard sees rise in foreign enrollment, with international students from over 200 countries

Harvard University, the oldest and richest in the United States, is now more global than ever. With over 8,000 international students and scholars from more than 200 countries, the institution has seen a nearly 20 percent rise in foreign enrollment over the past 15 years. From academics to leadership, international voices are shaping the future of this historic institution. Al Jazeera’s Abdullah Shahid Sial, Co-President of the Harvard Student Body and an international student from Pakistan, joins Al Jazeera’s live from Kyoto, Japan. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.io/AJEMobile #HarvardUniversity #InternationalStudents #HarvardDiversity #HarvardGlobal #USHigherEducation #ForeignStudentsUSA #PakistanStudentsAbroad #HarvardLeadership #HigherEdTrends #GlobalEducation #AlJazeeraEnglish