
Trump memo sets 15% cap on international students at US colleges
Published on: Oct. 3, 2025, 11:39 a.m. | Source: The Economic Times
The Trump administration has asked US colleges to cap international undergraduate students at 15%, with no more than 5% from any one country. Schools must screen foreign students for alignment with US values and share disciplinary records with authorities. Noncompliance could risk federal funding, raising concerns over privacy and academic freedom.