Band 6+: The graph below shows number of students from the US, the UK and Australia who studied in universities in other countries from 2002 to 2007. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.

The line graph illustrates the number of American, British, and Australian students who studied in universities of other nations between the years 2002 and 2007.

It is clear that the highest number of American students studied away from their home country throughout the period. By contrast, the number of Australian students who went abroad for further study was significantly lower over the period.

Turning to the data for Australia and the UK, the number of Australian students studying away from home plateaued at the lowest level, hovering around 10,000 over the 5-year period. Similarly, a period of stability was seen in the number of Australian students moving abroad for further study, with the figure holding steady at 30,000 between 2002 and 2003. Thereafter, this number demonstrated a rapid fall, dropping from 30,000 in 2003 to 21,000 in 2007.

In terms of American students, the number showed a dominant position over the given period. A total of 50,000 American students chose to study abroad in 2002, though this figure fell slightly to 45,000 by 2004. However, this number showed a growth of 5,000 over the next three years, ultimately standing at 50,000 in 2007.