The Times of India

US masters programmes brace for an enrolment dip: Why global demand for postgraduate study is fading in America

US universities face a projected sharp slowdown in international master's enrolments for the 2025/26 academic year, a significant shift after years of reliance on overseas students for program growth. This decline, driven by policy uncertainty and falling demand, particularly impacts STEM fields and could lead to substantial economic and workforce implications for the nation.