New international UG and PG enrolment falls in US and Canada this fall: What NAFSA survey reveals
New international undergraduate and postgraduate enrolment fell sharply in the US and Canada this fall, according to a NAFSA survey. US colleges reported a 6% drop in new bachelor’s and a 19% decline in new master’s students, while Canadian institutions saw decreases of 36% and 35%. Government visa policies were the leading obstacle, followed by tuition and living costs. Colleges plan budget cuts, online expansions, and new markets to address declining numbers, as reported by the Higher Ed Dive.
New international undergraduate and postgraduate enrolment fell sharply in the US and Canada this fall, according to a NAFSA survey. US colleges reported a 6% drop in new bachelor’s and a 19% decline in new master’s students, while Canadian institutions saw decreases of 36% and 35%. Government visa policies were the leading obstacle, followed by tuition and living costs. Colleges plan budget cuts, online expansions, and new markets to address declining numbers, as reported by the Higher Ed Dive.
