America’s vanishing advantage: What the fall in international students really means
A sharp 17% fall in new international student enrolment has exposed a widening vulnerability in America’s higher education system. With visa uncertainty driving students away, colleges face revenue losses, shrinking research talent, and weakened global influence. The economic hit is severe, but the deeper cost lies in eroding innovation, cultural exchange, and America’s long-held academic leadership.
A sharp 17% fall in new international student enrolment has exposed a widening vulnerability in America’s higher education system. With visa uncertainty driving students away, colleges face revenue losses, shrinking research talent, and weakened global influence. The economic hit is severe, but the deeper cost lies in eroding innovation, cultural exchange, and America’s long-held academic leadership.
