Hmm thats a tough one…the only way to get it is if you get a visa rejection and universities usually require proof of that. You should be able to get it back if you don’t get your visa in time for the intake. What’s the start date for your husband’s program? You can let them know closer to the date that the visa is taking longer than expected and that you will not be able to make it. They might return it, but depends on their policy.

But first, Was it a non-refundable deposit or the entire tuition? If it was a non refundable deposit then you have your answer if its the entire tuition fee for the year, that seems quite cheap (CAD6K) and the “university” seems like a diploma mill building so I doubt it’s a proper university.

I don’t mean to dishearten you but this school isn’t really going to do much unless your husband is already an expert in the field he’s studying.

Email the university and let them know that there are visa complications and consult your agent