MXThe article reports a decline in international student applications to U.S. universities for the 2025-2026 academic year, according to data from Common App. The number of international applicants dropped by 10%, compared to a 2% increase in overall applicants. Students from Asia, Africa, and specific countries like India and Ghana saw particularly sharp declines, while those from Latin America increased slightly. This trend coincides with immigration policies under President Donald Trump aimed at tightening controls on foreign students. New regulations limit the maximum stay of international students to four years, requiring formal extensions beyond that period. The change could disproportionately affect graduate students and those in scientific fields with longer programs.
Bias read (Center): The article presents factual data on declining international student numbers and ties this to U.S. immigration policies, but does not take a clear ideological stance. It cites both Common App and the Institute of International Education as sources, providing balanced context without overtly favoring
