Rising costs and visa hurdles push international students beyond the US,UK

Rising costs and visa hurdles push international students beyond the US,UK

The United States, long seen as the leading destination for international students, is facing increasing uncertainty. Tightening immigration laws, unpredictable visa rules, and rising tuition costs have made many students reconsider the value of studying there, according to a report by The Times of India. A notable example came when the Trump administration moved to…

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Harvard, Trump international enrollment battle affects college applicants

Harvard, Trump international enrollment battle affects college applicants

Jamie Beaton has built a career helping students from around the world gain admission to Harvard University and other top-tier institutions. Now, days after the Trump administration banned Harvard from enrolling international students and stopped scheduling appointments for student visas, Beaton, co-founder and CEO of Crimson Education, a college consulting firm, is advising his clients to “ignore the chaos.”  Getting…

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Hong Kong leader welcomes students hit by ‘discriminatory’ US ban on foreigners

Hong Kong leader welcomes students hit by ‘discriminatory’ US ban on foreigners

Students who faced “discriminatory and unfair treatment” under the United States’ attempted ban on Harvard University’s international student enrolment are welcome to Hong Kong, the city leader has said, adding he would consider further raising the quota for non-local applicants if the need arose. Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu on Tuesday said Hong Kong would…

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'They're 31% foreign and won't tell us who they are': Donald Trump on Harvard University row

‘They’re 31% foreign and won’t tell us who they are’: Donald Trump on Harvard University row

‘They’re 31% foreign and won’t tell us who they are’: Donald Trump on Harvard University row US President Donald Trumpon Sunday defended his administration’s controversial move to block foreign students from enrolling at Harvard University, doubling down after a federal judge suspended the action that the university called “unlawful and unconstitutional.“Speaking to reporters, Trump criticised…

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Northeastern students celebrated at the university's commencement ceremony on May 11 at Fenway Park.

Northeastern students express fears over Trump’s Harvard ban

“We [international students] are a big part of higher education in this country,” said Masliah, who is studying political science and philosophy. “And it’s time to show it.” In Boston, Northeastern University would have much to lose if the Trump administration decides to deploy widespread restrictions on international student enrollment. During the 2023-24 school year,…

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AAP MP Raghav Chadha.

In Harvard T-shirt, Raghav Chadha’s blunt message amid row: Wear my colours

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Raghav Chadha, a Harvard University alumnus, slammed US President Donald Trump’s recent decision to bar the Ivy League institution from enroling international students. Calling it a move detrimental to dreams and future of international students, he urged the protection of academic freedom and the promotion of global collaboration. The move…

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International student at Harvard says Trump's actions have caused "a lot of havoc"

International student at Harvard says Trump’s actions have caused “a lot of havoc”

When the Trump administration announced its plan to ban Harvard University from enrolling international students earlier this week, it sent shockwaves of uncertainty through households around the world.  On Friday, Harvard sued the White House over its efforts and a federal judge quickly put a temporary block on the measure. Students are waiting to see…

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