As Trump Targets Foreign Student Enrollment At Harvard; Top Asian Universities Where Indian Students Can Turn Next
Indian students can consider top Asian universities for their higher studies as tensions grow between the Trump administration and Ivy League universities in the US.
In a significant blow to international education, the Trump administration has barred Harvard University from enrolling foreign students, leaving the future of thousands of aspirants in uncertainty. This development comes amid months of tension between Harvard and the US government over the university's policies on campus programming, hiring, and diversity practices.
The administration has criticised Harvard for allegedly fostering antisemitism on campus and promoting what it terms 'racist diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices." The result: a sweeping move that now prohibits one of the world's most prestigious universities from admitting international students for the upcoming academic session, which is just three months away.
As uncertainty looms over US university admissions, many Indian students are rethinking their plans and turning to high-ranking institutions in Asia that offer world-class education without political turbulence.
Universities across Singapore, China, Japan, and South Korea are emerging as attractive alternatives due to their global reputation, stable policies, and increasing international student support.
If you're an Indian student exploring options beyond the US, here's some good news — the Times Higher Education Asia University Rankings 2025 lists several Asian institutions among the best globally. From the National University of Singapore to Tsinghua University in China, these universities offer cutting-edge research, globally recognized degrees, and a diverse student environment.
Rank 4: Nanyang Technological University, Singapore – Singapore
Rank 6: University of Hong Kong – Hong Kong
Rank 7: Fudan University – China
Rank 8: Zhejiang University – China
Rank 9: The Chinese University of Hong Kong – Hong Kong
Rank 10: Shanghai Jiao Tong University – China
Rank 11: University of Science and Technology of China – China
Rank 12: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology – Hong Kong
Rank 13: Kyoto University – Japan
Rank 14: Nanjing University – China
Rank 15: Seoul National University – South Korea
Rank 16: City University of Hong Kong – Hong Kong
Rank 17: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) – South Korea
Rank 18: The Hong Kong Polytechnic University – Hong Kong
Rank 19: Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU) – South Korea
Rank 19: Yonsei University (Seoul campus) – South Korea
Rank 21: Tohoku University – Japan
Rank 22: Tongji University – China
Rank 23: Harbin Institute of Technology – China
Rank 24: Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH) – South Korea
Rank 25: Wuhan University – China
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May 24, 2025, 13:37 IST
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