Trump and the Coming Revolution in Higher Education Internationalization

Authors

  • Philip G. Altbach
  • Hans de Wit

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.6017/ihe.2017.89.9831

Keywords:

USA, Trump and higher education, Brexit, cuts in internationalization

Abstract

The advent of the Trump Administration in the US along with Brexit in the UK and other changes in Europe will bring a major set of changes to internationalization.  The US and the UK will be seen as less attractive for international students. It is likely that the immigration and visa restrictions will grow. Governmental support for programs such as Fulbright and ERASMUS are likely to be cut back. Perhaps most important, the spirit of internationalization in higher education is likely to change.

Author Biographies

Philip G. Altbach

Philip G. Altbach is research professor and founding director, Center for International Higher Education, Boston College, US.

Hans de Wit

Hans de Wit is professor and director, Center for International Higher Education, Boston College, US.

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Published

2017-04-15

How to Cite

Altbach, P. G., & de Wit, H. (2017). Trump and the Coming Revolution in Higher Education Internationalization. International Higher Education, (89), 3–5. https://doi.org/10.6017/ihe.2017.89.9831

Issue

Section

The Crisis of Internationalization in the Age of Trump and Brexit