NEWS

The result of this week’s US election is undoubtedly significant and international education will see some of the most immediate impact. However, that impact will be complex as students from around the world ask what a second Trump presidency means for their study plans, and students from within the USA will become more likely to consider studying abroad.  

Our unique combination of Keystone Pulse survey and Share of Search data can already reveal some of this impact.

Key Findings from the Keystone Pulse Survey

Recent survey results from over 600 respondents in October reveal a significant shift in how international students perceive the USA as a study destination. A noteworthy 42% of prospective students indicated that they are less likely to consider studying in the USA following Trump’s re-election. This indicates a rising sense of hesitation among the global student audience. Perhaps more significantly, 41% remain uncertain. Audiences are still making up their minds about the impact of this news, which means universities still have an opportunity to support and reassure them.

The implications of this sentiment are particularly pronounced among prospective graduate audiences. 5% of prospective students explicitly stated that they are now less inclined to pursue their studies in the USA.

This statistic underscores a critical trend: the postgraduate demographic appears to be especially alert and sensitive to the political environment, which could impact their decisions about education opportunities.

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