Trump proposes 15Êp on international students: How US foreign enrolment is already shrinking
The US is already seeing a sharp drop in international student enrolment ahead of a proposed 15% cap, with visa delays and restrictive policies deterring applicants. Asian and African student numbers have plunged, particularly at the graduate level, hitting research programmes and university budgets. Institutions like DePaul are cutting costs amid falling revenues. The proposed cap, paired with a 5% per-country limit, formalises a trend already underway, risking major economic and academic repercussions.
The US is already seeing a sharp drop in international student enrolment ahead of a proposed 15% cap, with visa delays and restrictive policies deterring applicants. Asian and African student numbers have plunged, particularly at the graduate level, hitting research programmes and university budgets. Institutions like DePaul are cutting costs amid falling revenues. The proposed cap, paired with a 5% per-country limit, formalises a trend already underway, risking major economic and academic repercussions.
