Did midterms spark new surge of interest from abroad?

By Matt Zalaznick

November 11, 2026 at 09:31 AM

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International student demand rose 40% on Nov. 8 compared with the same day a week earlier.
President Donald Trump and his administration have cracked down on international study with visa restrictions, internship limits and tighter immigration rules.
The 2024 cohort of international graduates contributed $358.6 billion to the U.S. economy.

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