The divisive political discourse concerning immigration in the United States appears to be having an effect on international student interest in American universities. Nearly 40 per cent of U.S. higher education institutions reported seeing declines in international applicants for fall 2017 admissions.
The divisive political discourse concerning immigration in the United States appears to be having an effect on international student interest in American colleges and universities.
Nearly 40 per cent of US higher education institutions reported seeing declines in international applicants for fall 2017 admissions, according to a survey released this month by the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers.
Major concerns
Among the most frequently cited concerns of international students and their families about studying in the US was the perception that the climate is less welcoming to individuals from other countries and the worry that potential changes to student and work visas may hinder employment opportunities.
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