The University of Toronto and Harvard University have formed an agreement allowing Harvard Kennedy School international students to complete their studies in Toronto if US visa restrictions prevent them from entering the United States. This contingency plan addresses concerns arising from the Trump administration's attempts to bar foreign students, though Harvard has won preliminary injunctions against the Department of Homeland Security.
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️The University of Toronto and Harvard University have formed an agreement allowing Harvard Kennedy School international students to complete their studies in Toronto if US visa restrictions prevent them from entering the United States. This contingency plan addresses concerns arising from the Trump administration's attempts to bar foreign students, though Harvard has won preliminary injunctions against the Department of Homeland Security.
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- 2 Harvard wins two preliminary injunctions against DHS
- 3 June 27, 2025: Harvard and U of T announce contingency agreement
- International students may be able to continue studies in Canada
- Strengthened academic partnership between Harvard and U of T
- Canada's own cap on international students will not be reduced for U of T students
What: University of Toronto and Harvard University established a contingency agreement for international students.
When: Announced June 27, 2025; during the 'second term of US president Donald Trump' (implies current or recent past); a federal judge recently blocked one such effort.
Where: Toronto, Canada; Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA.
Why: To allow Harvard Kennedy School international students to continue their studies if US visa or entry restrictions prevent them from studying in the US, due to policies from the Trump administration.
How: A pact was formed between Harvard John F Kennedy School of Government and the University of Toronto’s Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy. Students would apply for Canadian study permits and enroll as full-time, non-degree students at the Munk School.