Large number of South Asian students at Swedish universities 2001–2010

During the period 2001-2010, no less than 23 662 South Asian students studied at Swedish universities. The number is based on official statistical data regarding all foreign students studying at Swedish universities provided by the Swedish National Agency for Higher Education (Högskoleverket). SASNET has made an excerpt presenting the number of students from the South Asian nations. Pakistan tops our list with more than 11 000 students – 47% of all South Asian students in Sweden during the 10 year period 2001-10, whereas India contributed with 33% and Bangladesh with 18%. Smaller number of students came from Nepal, Sri Lanka and Afghanistan. 
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