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Harvard Sees 4.5% Rise in Chinese Student Enrollment

1/14/2026

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Harvard University’s Chinese student enrollment rose 4.5% from autumn 2024 to autumn 2025, increasing from 1,390 to 1,452.
Enrolment from Hong Kong grew slightly, while Macau numbers fell.
This rise occurs despite the Trump administration's efforts to limit visas.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and Secretary of State Marco Rubio have cited espionage concerns, and Republican lawmakers have proposed measures to restrict access for Chinese students.

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Harvard University’s Chinese student enrollment rose 4.5% from autumn 2024 to autumn 2025, increasing from 1,390 to 1,452.
Enrolment from Hong Kong grew slightly, while Macau numbers fell.
This rise occurs despite the Trump administration's efforts to limit visas.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and Secretary of State Marco Rubio have cited espionage concerns, and Republican lawmakers have proposed measures to restrict access for Chinese students.