Withdrawal of accreditation and the threat of the situation of foreign students
In a surprise step, the US Department of Internal Security announced on Thursday the cancellation of Harvard University’s license to receive international students, forcing thousands of them to transfer to other universities or to face the loss of their legal status in the country.
Accusations of extremism and coordination with China
Internal Security Minister Christie Nom, who was appointed to the administration of President Donald Trump, accused Harvard of “inciting violence, anti -Semitism and coordination with the Chinese Communist Party,” considering that the university did not cooperate with investigations into foreign students suspected.
Harvard’s response: A retaliatory and illegal step
Harvard University has responded strongly, describing the decision as a “violation of the law”, confirming that it threatens the future of the American and American research community and harms tens of thousands of international students.
Attractive in the Trump campaign against liberal universities
This escalation is part of the Trump’s continuous campaign against what he considers “the hegemony of the extremist left” in American educational institutions, and he has previously criticized Harvard for its employment prominent democratic figures.
The impact of the decision on international students
According to university statistics, the number of international students in Harvard reached about 6,800 students in the academic year 2024-2025, equivalent to 27% of the total students. The university announced its full commitment to support them and provide them with legal guidance.
