Carnegie Mellon leads, MIT follows: Top 5 US universities that received the most foreign funding in 2025

US colleges received over $5.2 billion in foreign funding in 2025, with elite institutions like Carnegie Mellon and MIT leading the influx. The Department of Education launched a new portal to track these funds, enhancing transparency and compliance with federal disclosure rules. This increased scrutiny signals a shift in how cross-border academic collaborations are evaluated, potentially impacting future international partnerships.