American universities are drawing less and less foreign students

2016-03-15T14:54:00-04:00

Not so long ago, American universities had a virtually unrivalled appeal. Students from around the globe aspired to study in the U.S. as the pinnacle of higher education excellence. But now it seems they are losing their luster, as the world is falling out of love with American universities. Research from the U.K. Higher Education International Unit reveals a sharp slump in the U.S.’s share of international students over the last decade.

According to the report, a primary reason for this trend is that universities abroad are improving. But it's hard not to wonder if there's more than just irony at play here, considering the huge bets many American universities have placed over the last few years on foreign "satellite" campuses and other initiatives aimed at attracting international students.

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American universities are drawing less and less foreign students