India’s overseas education spending hit a seven-year low, with remittances down 22% as visa hurdles, rising costs, and currency dips slow study abroad plans.

According to data from the International Trade Commission, the US issued 313,138 student visas in August, marking a 19.1% decrease year-over-year.

According to data provided by the US government’s International Trade Administration, the number of Indians arriving in America on student visas fell by 44.5% in August 2025 compared to last

The US proposal to cap international undergraduates at 15% per campus, with a 5% limit from any one country, has raised concerns—especially in India. However, Forbes reports that current demand

Student visas for Indians to the US plunged 44% in August, the steepest drop among all nations, as President Trump's tougher immigration rules reshaped global student mobility.

Mid-tier US private colleges face significant financial strain as international student enrollments, particularly from India, sharply decline due to fewer visa approvals. These institutions heavily rely on full-fee paying international