Trump Effect: Foreign Student Enrollment in US Drops Amid Stricter Policies

• Foreign student enrollment at US universities declined for the first time in three years, primarily due to stricter immigration policies under the Trump administration.
• The overall international student population decreased by nearly 5,000, with graduate programs seeing a 6% drop (almost 10,000 students) after significant growth in previous years.
• The Trump administration's policies include travel bans, complicated visa processes, and threats of deportation, with 8,000 student visas revoked to "keep America safe."
• Despite the overall decline, Harvard University saw a record enrollment of international students, reaching 28% of its student body.
• Prospective students, especially from regions like Gurgaon, are now exclusively targeting top-tier US institutions due to stricter visa checks and a challenging job market.

Why It Matters: Stricter Trump-era immigration policies have led to the first decline in foreign student enrollment in US universities in years.