Universities see gains in applications, despite tougher regulations, but many institutions see sharp drops from India.
Government funding council considers when student survey and graduation rate data should lead to unscheduled inspections of universities.
Leader of British university group floated idea of letting private investors pay tuition for some students, who would then repay a share of their subsequent income.
London Metropolitan U., seeking to be more sensitive to Muslim students, may restrict alcohol sales.
Survey of British academics finds they are more likely to rely on colleagues than on their administrators or their unions.
Under new budget system, new institutions will face budget cuts and enrollment declines.
Britain's quality assurance agency has no information about the quality of most private institutions participating in government's loan program.
Government delays legislation that would have increased role of for-profit higher ed, but many believe sector will still expand.
One-sixth of those studying for a degree do so without stepping foot in the country.
