The United States government has sent a memo to nine universities asking them to meet several requirements if they want “preferential access” to federal funds. Under a new 10-point memo issued by the Trump administration, US colleges must cap international undergraduate students at 15% of total enrollment. Moreover, no more than 5% of students can come from a single country.

Trump admin limits international students at US colleges

According to The Wall Street Journal, the memo instructs universities to reduce foreign student enrollment and overhaul departments that “belittle” conservative ideas. The White House has not publicly explained why these specific universities were chosen.

The memo is titled “A Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education”. Key requirements include:

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