Amid the turmoil surrounding the review of international student policies under US President Trump's administration, prospective international students are expressing doubts about whether to prioritize US universities. The Association of International Educators (NAFSA) has analyzed visa and enrollment data, indicating that the number of new international students enrolling in US institutions this fall could decline by 30% to 40%. This is expected to significantly impact US universities and the American economy, with British and Asian universities likely to be the biggest beneficiaries of this situation.
According to the Associated Press, in mainland China, some students have given up on studying in the US due to long wait times for visa interviews. Universities in Hong Kong, China, are handling inquiries from international students looking to transfer from the US, and there has also been a surge in the number of international students applying to British universities.
Traditionally, the ranking of major English-speaking study destinations has been the US, the UK, Canada, and Australia. Following the "heavy blow" to the US due to policy changes, the UK has clearly benefited. Although the UK Labour government has vowed to reduce immigration and set limits on post-study work visas for graduates, official data shows that the number of international students applying to British universities has increased by 2.2% this fall after a decline last year. Notably, applications from China have reached a record high, increasing by 10% compared to the previous year. There were also nearly 8,000 applications from the U.S., marking a 14% increase and the highest number in 20 years.
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