Harvard Chinese Student Enrollment 2025 Rises 4.5% Amid Trump Visa Curbs
Chinese student enrollment at Harvard University rose by 4.5% in autumn 2025, reaching 1,452 students despite visa restrictions from the Trump administration.
The geopolitical wall is getting higher, but the demand for Ivy League prestige remains unshakable. Despite the Donald Trump administration's aggressive moves to tighten visas and limit foreign funding, China's top talent is still flocking to Harvard University.
Harvard Chinese Student Enrollment 2025: By the Numbers
According to Harvard data released on Friday, the number of students from mainland China rose from 1,390 in autumn 2024 to 1,452 in autumn 2025. That's a 4.5% increase year-over-year. The trend extended across Greater China, with Hong Kong enrollment climbing from 68 to 73, while Macau also saw a marginal uptick.
Political Pressure vs. Academic Gravity
This growth comes at a volatile time for US-China relations. The Trump administration hasn't been shy about targeting Chinese influence on campuses, citing national security concerns. However, it seems the administrative hurdles haven't deterred students who view a degree from Harvard as a vital asset, regardless of the shifting political climate in Washington.
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