Red flags for US higher education: SEVIS data shows decline in international student enrolments

SEVIS data reveals an 11% decline in international student enrolments in the US for the 2024/25 academic year, attributed to rising visa refusal rates and US immigration policies. Notably, enrolments from India have dropped by 28%, and master’s-level programmes have seen a 20.5% decrease. Experts warn that these trends could have long-term impacts on US research and technological leadership, further exacerbated by funding cuts in scientific programmes. The future of US higher education appears increasingly uncertain.