US and UK See Drop in Foreign Student Enrolments
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New data reveals a decline in international student enrollment at universities in the United States and Britain, according to a survey of 437 institutions across 63 countries. Studyportals, NAFSA and Oxford Test of English found that undergraduate enrollments decreased by 19% in Britain and 13% in the United States between October and August compared to the previous year.
This trend is part of a broader shift as students opt for universities in Asia and continental Europe. The primary reasons for this decline, as identified by the survey, are visa restrictions and government policies that impose processing delays, tougher screening, and changes to post-study work options. These factors have led many students to postpone or abandon their study plans.
The situation is exacerbated by recent immigration measures in both countries; the United States under President Donald Trump has tightened immigration policies, including expanded social media checks and visa revocations, while the United Kingdom has restricted most international students from bringing dependents and plans to limit the period graduates can stay in the country to seek employment.
Fanta Aw, CEO of NAFSA, emphasized that national policies significantly impact international students' decisions about where to study, conduct research, and begin their careers.
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