Private colleges in British Columbia, Canada, are using “unethical business practices” to refuse international students refunds, a charity has warned.

Frustrated stakeholders have been expressing concerns about the recruitment forecasting of institutions after students had their applications rejected at the last minute ahead of the autumn intake this year. Nick Cuthbert finds out more.

More than 500 international students who paid tuition to three Québec colleges that filed for creditor protection are unlikely to receive full refunds.

The University of the West of Scotland could become the first UK university to offer a fee refund to students – including international students – who fail to graduate, in an effort to boost its global competitiveness.