Which universities are most vulnerable to Trump's funding cuts? An in-depth look at 25 elite schools at risk

US President Trump's funding cuts and restrictions on foreign students threaten 25 elite universities, including Ivy League schools like Harvard and Columbia. These institutions face a decline in research grants, capped Grad Plus loans from 2026, and visa limitations reducing international enrolment. Forbes highlights that these changes could force hiring freezes, programme cuts, and financial adjustments. The impact is especially severe for graduate programmes reliant on federal support and international tuition fees.

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