International students—particularly those from China—are increasingly seeking postsecondary options outside the United States due to factors like US visa process changes and delays and the high-profile deportations of some international students. According to NAFSA, new international enrolment in the US could decline by 30–40%. While countries such as Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom are expected to benefit from this uncertainty, the Associated Press states that Western universities’ satellite campuses in Asia and the Middle East have also seen a rise in applications. The UK in particular is predicted to benefit most from this shift away from the US, despite the UK government’s plans to reduce migration.
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