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The Trump administration has revoked Harvard University’s certification to enroll international students, affecting nearly 6,800 foreign scholars—27% of its student body. The move, effective for the 2025-2026 school year, forces current visa holders to transfer or face deportation. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem accused Harvard of promoting antisemitism, inciting violence, and allegedly cooperating with the Chinese Communist Party.
Noem demanded Harvard submit detailed records on foreign students, including protest footage from the past five years, within 72 hours to restore its Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) status. The university rejected the order, calling it “unlawful retaliation” and vowed to fight back, stressing its commitment to global education and academic freedom.
The decision comes amid broader efforts by President Trump to reform U.S. higher education institutions, particularly elite schools he claims are fostering “radical left” ideologies. The administration has already frozen $3 billion in federal grants to Harvard and may expand similar actions to other universities, including Columbia.
Critics, including Congressional Democrats and immigration advocates, argue the action punishes innocent students and violates legal norms. A federal judge recently ruled that the administration cannot revoke student visas without due process, casting doubt on the legality of the Harvard order.
The Chinese Embassy has not commented, though Chinese nationals are the largest international student group at Harvard. Harvard has filed lawsuits challenging federal funding cuts and reiterated its stance against antisemitism.
This escalating clash underscores the Trump administration’s hardline stance on immigration and education reform, with potential consequences for U.S. academic institutions’ global standing and international student access.
