Maryland’s public universities are seeing a sharp drop in international student enrollment this year
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International student enrollment in the U.S. drops sharply amid tightened visa scrutiny and immigration restrictions.
Student visa arrivals to the U.S. dropped 19% in August 2025, with Indian students seeing the sharpest 44% decline amid visa limits, rising costs, and global competition.
Anger is rising in India as U.S. trade and visa policies spark backlash, with ministers warning of retaliatory measures against restrictions on international students.
Indian student arrivals to the U.S. dropped by half in July 2025 amid Trump-era visa restrictions, stricter screenings, and uncertainty over OPT and H-1B programs.
The U.S.’s tightening immigration stance is severely impacting international student visas, enrollment, and revenue, prompting many to shift their focus to the U.K.
States say new rule “fails to consider the harm to international students and their families.”
UK is in the six position with 16,715 Indian students.