Federal actions are raising concerns about international students' ability to study in the U.S. A survey revealed that 91% of foreign-born students plan to continue their studies in the U.S. despite challenges, with 99% trusting U.S. academic quality. However, 55% expressed concern about pursuing their degrees, and 50% feel less enthusiasm about the opportunity due to international tensions and U.S. political instability. Although there is a temporary decline in visa approvals, many students are still choosing the U.S. over other destinations.
A late July survey of 300 foreign-born students found 91 percent plan to study in the U.S., despite funding cuts and internal instability in the U.S.
Fifty-five percent of survey respondents indicated some level of concern about pursuing their degree in the U.S., and 50 percent said they're less excited about the opportunity now than they were previously.
'Most of them want [to study in] the U.S.—they're not changing their minds to the U.K. or Canada or Australia,' Meagher said.
May data from the U.S. Department of State shows 19,000 fewer students received a F-1 or J-1 visa that month compared to May 2024.
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