Complications and new policies brought on by the coronavirus pandemic have stopped thousands of international students from attending universities in the U.S. this fall, raising concerns that the steep decline could foretell a long-lasting shift for universities that have come to rely on attracting international students. This fall, new international students enrolled at U.S. universities online or in person fell by 43%, according to a survey of more than 700 schools released Monday. The number of undergraduate and graduate international students at Michigan State University was down 20% and the University of Texas fell by 17%, while Arizona State University and Ohio State University each reported declines of 15%. The sudden drop in enrollment will be felt in budgets at colleges because foreign students typically pay higher tuition rates. But U.S. universities are facing increased competition from countries, including Canada and Australia, that are trying to woo more foreign students.

Source: Mint November 16, 2020 06:00 UTC