Despite Trump-era visa restrictions, foreign students’ enrolments in US universities show minimal declines, DHS data reveals

Foreign student enrolments in US universities have remained largely stable despite Trump-era visa restrictions and funding cuts. DHS data shows bachelor’s visas fell by 0.9%, master’s by 1.7%, while doctoral visas rose 2%. Earlier reports of drops in arrivals were influenced by travel patterns and OPT participation, which rose 21% to nearly 200,000 students. Prestigious universities continue to attract international students, while lower-ranked institutions may face more challenges, according to The Economist.