University of Toronto Scarborough

I enjoy my experience at IBU! The professors are not only highly knowledgeable but also incredibly open and approachable, always willing to support students to reach their full potential. The Career Services department has also been a tremendous help, providing valuable guidance on opportunities to prepare us for success beyond graduation. A special shoutout to Sarah, the receptionist, she is kind and goes above and beyond to assist students and create a welcoming environment. Highly recommend this university! Oh, the location is amazing, too:)

While I appreciate many aspects of this university and the efforts of staff who often go above and beyond to support students, I feel compelled to speak up about a recurring issue: the lack of a designated prayer room. As a practicing Muslim, it’s been challenging to find a consistent, private space to pray on campus. The university currently offers access to empty classrooms when available, but this system is unpredictable and often inconvenient. I have to ask every time, hope a room is free, and worry about interruptions. There was one occasion when all classrooms were full, and I asked a staff member—whose main role is to support students—for help. Instead of offering a solution, he simply said, “We don’t have a prayer room,” and ended the conversation. He didn’t even look me in the eye when speaking. Thankfully, another staff member who overheard stepped in and helped me. I’m grateful for the people who try, but this experience left me feeling dismissed and unsupported. For a university that prides itself on being international and inclusive, this is a serious oversight. Many universities provide space for prayer for their diverse student populations. I truly hope the administration will listen to concerns like mine and consider creating a designated, respectful space for prayer. It would be a small but meaningful step toward making everyone feel welcome.

I applied for a refund from the university on April 27th , and it has been almost 6 weeks and 2days upto today with no response at all. I’m extremely disappointed with the lack of communication and professionalism from the administration. We chose International Business University expecting a high standard of service, but unfortunately, the experience has been completely the opposite. The university has shown a irresponsible approach, especially when it comes to handling important matters like student refunds. This level of service is unacceptable, and I’m truly dissatisfied with how things have been handled. I hope they take student concerns more seriously and speedy procedures for everything in the future.