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International MBA Applicants Shift from U.S. to Asian and European Business Schools

U.S. business schools are experiencing a downturn in international applications while Asian and European institutions see growth. Analysts suggest visa restrictions and regional opportunities are driving this geographic shift in management education preferences.

Declining Interest in U.S. MBA Programs

Applications to American business schools have reportedly decreased this year as international students express concerns about visa regulations and look closer to home for graduate management education. The trend marks a significant shift in global business education patterns, with sources indicating even prestigious institutions like the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School have seen reduced interest from foreign applicants.