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Preliminary figures from fall 2017 support earlier data showing that the number of international students studying in the US has flattened after more than a decade of growth.<\/p>\n

American colleges and universities reported a 6.9 percent decrease in the number of new international students pursuing higher education in the US this fall, according to survey data<\/a> released this week by the Institute for International Education (IIE).<\/p>\n

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The full picture of fall 2017 enrollments won\u2019t be available for another year, when IIE releases its 2018 Open Doors<\/em> report. But the early data \u2014 collected from 522 colleges and universities \u2014 provides insight into \u201chow US higher education institutions are impacted by the shifting US landscape,\u201d report authors note.<\/p>\n

Compared to fall 2016 \u2014 which saw a 3 decrease in new international students<\/a> \u2014 more institutions attribute this year\u2019s decline to visa delays and denials, the costs of US higher education, and the US social and political climate.<\/p>\n

In light of those challenges, many colleges and universities reported taking additional steps this year to recruit students from across the globe and ensure international students already studying in the US felt safe and supported, according to the report.<\/p>\n

\u201cFaced with a globally competitive environment to attract the brightest minds from around the world, institutions across the United States are working to create an inclusive environment that reiterates that international students are welcome here,\u201d report authors note. \u201cColleges and universities may need to further strengthen their recruitment efforts, build their global brand, and find innovative ways to demonstrate that the United States is a welcoming place.\u201d<\/p>\n

The survey was conducted in September and October in cooperation with NACAC and eight other higher education organizations. Other top findings include:<\/p>\n