Over half of US colleges see fewer international applications as visa uncertainty grows
- More than 50% of US colleges reported a fall in international student applications for 2026.
- Visa delays, denials and tighter immigration rules are making students more uncertain about studying in the US.
- Around 73% of colleges with international students said lower enrolment has reduced their revenue.
- The findings came from a July 2026 survey by the American Council on Education covering 328 senior college leaders.
Source: indiatoday.in
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