Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:18pm on 25 Aug 2026,Tuesday India Global
The US hosted a record 1.18 million international students in 2024-25, up 5% from the previous year. However, new international enrolments fell 7% to 277,118. India remained the largest source, with 363,019 students, up 10%. But Indian applicants to US colleges fell 15% in the 2025-26 application season, according to Common App data. Overall international applicants fell 10%, even as total US applications rose. International graduate enrolment also dropped 3%. Meanwhile, OPT participation rose 21%. Proposed changes to H-1B fees and student immigration rules are adding more uncertainty for Indian students planning to study and work in the US.
