Investigations

Longer-form reporting into systemic issues affecting international students, based on documents, data and interviews.

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The global student housing squeeze: why accommodation is now a visa-risk issue

Accommodation shortages in major study destinations are pushing international students into overcrowded, short-term or informal housing. In some countries, failure to maintain a stable address can affect visa compliance or enrolment verification.

18 July 2026 · 8 min read · International Students · Investigations · Higher Education

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When the complaint desk is inside the institution: how student grievance systems are designed

Most students who raise a formal grievance never reach an external body. We look at how internal complaint procedures are structured across private higher education, and where the escalation routes actually lead.

22 July 2026 · 9 min read · Investigations · Institutional Accountability · Higher Education

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Student consumer protection stops at the border. Their tuition doesn't.

A student enrolled in one country, taught in a second and billed from a third can fall between three consumer regimes. We map where the gaps sit.

30 May 2026 · 10 min read · Investigations · Policy & Regulation · International Students

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