Metropolitan University Foreign Students Face Deportation

The transcript discusses the concerns of students at London Metropolitan University after the UK Border Agency revoked the university's highly trusted status due to systemic failings. Students fear losing their investment in education and future prospects. The university disputes the findings and plans to challenge the decision, while the Home Office stands firm, citing immigration control. Critics argue the move is heavy-handed and unwelcoming to foreign students.

What are the main concerns of the students at London Metropolitan University?

• They are worried about the quality of education.

• They fear being sent home without qualifications and in debt.

• They are concerned about the lack of extracurricular activities.

• They are unhappy with the campus facilities.

What did the UK Border Agency find problematic about London Metropolitan University?

• The university had insufficient library resources.

• The university had systemic failings in student immigration status and attendance records.

• The university had outdated technology.

• The university had a high dropout rate.

What action did the UK Border Agency take against London Metropolitan University?

• They partnered with the university for research.

• They increased the university's funding.

• They revoked the university's highly trusted status.

• They awarded the university for excellence.

How did the university respond to the revocation of its highly trusted status?

• By accepting the decision without contest.

• By closing down the university temporarily.

• By increasing tuition fees.

• By setting up a helpline and planning to challenge the decision.

What is the criticism against the Home Office's decision regarding the university?

• It is viewed as heavy-handed and unwelcoming to foreign students.

• It is seen as too lenient.

• It is regarded as overly supportive of the university.

• It is considered too late.