Egypt ranks second among the Arab world as a destination for international students, according to UNESCO statistics.

Coming after the United Arab Emirates within the Arab world, Egypt ranks the 19th among the top 20 destinations for international students. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia ranks third in the Arab world and 20th internationally.

UNESCO statistics revealed that Egypt hosts 49,011 students while the UAE, which ranks 17th on the list, hosts 54,162 students.

The United States is international students’ top destination, attracting 740,482 students. The United Kingdom follows in second place, hosting 427,686 students, while France, which hosts 271,399, ranks third.