The Detail America's foreign student fiasco
Jun 10, 2025
In this insightful discussion, Eric Crampton, Chief Economist at the New Zealand Initiative and former international student, joins Chris Whelan, Chief Executive of Universities New Zealand. They delve into the implications of U.S. policies on international students, examining the struggles they face and the potential for New Zealand to attract them as an alternative. The conversation reveals how domestic challenges in the U.S. present opportunities for New Zealand, emphasizing the significance of international students in enriching educational environments and boosting the economy.
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Trump's Harvard Student Visa Ban
- President Trump suspended entry of international students at Harvard citing national security concerns.
- This threatens significant economic and academic impacts, especially on research and the labor market.
New Zealand's Opportunity on US Crisis
- International students pay about four times more tuition than domestic ones, making them crucial revenue.
- New Zealand could capitalize on US students fleeing due to visa threats and uncertainty.
Personal Experience with US Student Visa
- Eric Crampton shares his personal experience studying in the US on an F1 visa.
- He highlights the precarity foreign students face if visas are suddenly revoked after years and large tuition payments.