International Students Reevaluate Studying in the U.S. Under Trump

Following the

of President Donald Trump, international students in the United States are expressing heightened concerns about potential and increased immigration restrictions. Universities are advising caution regarding international travel, as by Brown University's recommendation for students and staff to postpone personal trips abroad during Spring Break.

Specific incidents have intensified these

. A professor from Brown University was deported to Lebanon despite holding a valid U.S. visa, and a doctoral student from Columbia University returned to Canada after an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raid on her residence.

These developments have led to a noticeable decline in interest among

international students. Clay Harmon, Executive Director of the American International Recruitment Council (AIRC), observed reduced enthusiasm during a recent trip to India, with some students their enrollment to the Fall 2025 semester.

The uncertainty is prompting students from countries like Canada, China, and India to seek advice on online platforms about whether to continue their U.S. education plans or consider alternatives in the United Kingdom, Germany, or other European nations.