"The United States has long been one of the most popular destinations for international students pursuing graduate studies. But pauses to some of the country's university PhD programmes and the imposition of visa restrictions for students from certain countries have prompted other nations to try to attract those students who have been affected by the changes or who no longer want to study in the United States."
"US President Donald Trump's administration has proposed slashing budgets at some of the country's top scientific agencies and has frozen funds for grants and contracts for universities. Chris Tisdell, a researcher in education and mathematics at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) in Sydney, Australia, says he has heard reports of international students already shifting away from the United States because of uncertainties surrounding funding."
"In July, Western University in London launched a Doctoral Excellence Award, targeting current and prospective students of US universities, including those who have had an offer rescinded in the past six months, at US universities ranked in the top 100 globally. Initially, 25 students will be supported, receiving a PhD stipend for up to four years of study, as well as "fast-tracked admissions and help finding a supervisor", says Florentine Strzelcz"
The United States has historically been a leading destination for international graduate students, particularly PhD candidates. Pauses in some PhD programmes, proposed budget cuts at major scientific agencies, frozen grant and university contract funds, and visa restrictions have reduced attractiveness. International student arrivals fell 30% in June compared with June 2024. Other countries are competing to attract displaced or hesitant students. Canada, Australia, the UK, parts of Europe, China and India are positioned to benefit. Canadian universities have launched targeted programmes offering multi-year stipends, fast-tracked admissions and assistance finding supervisors for affected US applicants.
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