WASHINGTON: A US-based research and consulting firm specialising in international student trends revealed that several popular universities may be hit with the 'Trump Effect', stating that even a 5 per cent decline in the number of international students for the year 2017-18 could potentially dent the revenue of US academies by $249.30 million. The President's anti-immigrant rhetoric which has been growing in the past few months has put the country in a bad shape.
Based on its analysis, the firm has apprehended serious implications on the financial stability of the the universities, even with just 5 per cent. “The financial impact indicates that institutions must move towards more informed strategies rather than mere reacting to the external charges,” said Dr Rahul Choudaha, CEO, DrEducation. Speaking on the same note, Phil Baty, editor of the Times Higher Education World University Ranksings said that with Brexit and the US President Donald Trump sending “negative messages” about two of the biggest destinations of international education, opportunities are ripe for students to explore good but less expensive options.
He said, “Canada is cheaper and is more liberal with visas. German universities are now doing very well. Dutch universities are really strong. French higher education establishments outside the main framework of the French university system are offering masters in English now. It will be Britain and America's loss to see fewer Indian and international students, who are the life blood of a great university.”
