US EditionSpain Opens University Doors to Students Hit by U.S. Visa Suspension
- The Spanish government approved a fast-track programme to allow foreign students barred from U.S. visas to enroll in Spanish universities.
- This move responds to recent U.S. visa suspensions that include expanded social media scrutiny, causing many students to reconsider studying in the United States.
- The programme, called EduBridge to Spain, supports students at various education stages and offers part-time work visas while the U.S. policy has faced criticism for its broad and opaque restrictions.
- In 2023, the U.S. granted student visas to close to half a million foreign students, while new regulations now require consular officers to examine applicants' social media accounts for any indications of opposition to American values.
- The Spanish government’s programme indicates a shift to attract international talent and suggests possible long-term impacts on global student mobility and academic collaboration.
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The Straits Times
Spain eases visa rules to draw foreign students barred from US by Trump
MADRID - Spain on Tuesday said it had approved expedited access to its universities for foreign students barred from entering the U.S. to study by President Donald Trump's administration. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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U.S. NewsSpain Opens University Doors to Students Hit by U.S. Visa Suspension
Spain has approved fast-track university access for foreign students barred from studying in the U.S. due to Trump's visa restrictions. The initiative aims to attract students, allowing part-time work and boosting economic benefits. Spain ranks third among countries preferred by students for studying abroad.
Spain to fast-track admission for foreign students blocked by Trump
The Spanish government wants to attract foreign students who have been denied visas to study in the United States due to their left-wing outspokenness on social media by promising them reduced paperwork to enrol at Spanish universities.
Students who are unable to complete their studies in the United States due to the suspension of their visas will be able to move to Spain.
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