Overview

• Thirteen students at Humboldt-Universität, Freie Universität and Technische Universität have withdrawn from their planned US semesters in response to visa uncertainties.
• Media reports say the State Department signaled plans to revoke visas for Chinese students as it seeks to bar Harvard from enrolling new international students.
• Non-binary and trans students have reported heightened anxiety over the US political climate, contributing to some of the course withdrawals.
• Freie Universität President Günter M. Ziegler affirmed that the university will continue to promote its US exchange programs, citing their potential for outstanding academic experiences.
• Most Freie Universität applicants still lack approved visas, illustrating the broader impact of the paused appointment scheduling at US embassies.