Sciences Po sees US applications rise and outbound exchanges fall amid Trump era concerns
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Updated · The New York Times · Apr 29
Sciences Po sees US applications rise and outbound exchanges fall amid Trump era concerns
6 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Apr 29
Applications from the United States to Sciences Po’s bachelor’s program surged 52% this academic year, while Sciences Po students applying to study in the US dropped by 50%.
For the first time, America is no longer the top destination for Sciences Po undergraduates required to study abroad, prompting the university to ask US partners to reduce incoming student numbers to avoid overcrowding.
The shift is driven by anxieties over the Trump presidency, visa difficulties, and campus safety fears, with other European institutions like the London School of Economics also seeing increased US applications.
As U.S. appeal wanes, which European nations beyond France and the UK are emerging as top student destinations?
Can European universities maintain academic quality while managing an unprecedented surge in applications from the United States?
What long-term economic and cultural price will the U.S. pay for this shift in student migration?
With campus safety a top concern, how are U.S. universities overhauling security to reassure international students?
Is the dream of post-graduation employment now more attainable for international students in Europe than in America?
How will stricter H-1B visa rules impact the U.S. tech sector's ability to attract global talent?