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Trump Election Boosts Interest in Canadian Universities
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Trump Election Boosts Interest in Canadian Universities

Canadian universities are reporting a noticeable boost in interest from US applicants following Donald Trump’s surprise win in the US election, ICEF Monitor reports.

Sabrina Collier · Jan 12, 2017 · 4 min read
Report Reveals World’s 250 Top Business Schools
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Report Reveals World’s 250 Top Business Schools

The QS Global 250 Business Schools Report 2017, published today, ranks the world’s 250 top business schools, in four categories.

Laura Bridgestock · Jan 12, 2017 · 5 min read
Scottish Cities in High Demand Among EU Students
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Scottish Cities in High Demand Among EU Students

Following concerns that European students would be less likely to study at UK universities in the wake of last year’s “Brexit” vote, statistics released today suggest the picture may not so bleak – particularly for Scottish institutions.

Sabrina Collier · Jan 11, 2017 · 4 min read
sual Engineering Degrees… With Strong Career Prospects
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sual Engineering Degrees… With Strong Career Prospects

Just because you’re not keen on building bridges, firing up airplanes or digging oil wells doesn’t mean engineering isn’t for you! Along with leaps in tech and evolving planetary needs, there are many sub-branches of engineering to specialize in.

Mathilde Frot · Jan 11, 2017 · 5 min read
How to Get a Canadian Work Visa
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How to Get a Canadian Work Visa

Thinking of studying in Canada, and interested in finding work during or after your studies? Read on for advice on applying for Canadian work visas and the eligibility requirements for international students.

Sabrina Collier · Jan 10, 2017 · 7 min read
10 Amazing Jobs Where a Masters is Mandatory
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10 Amazing Jobs Where a Masters is Mandatory

As twinkly-eyed final year undergraduates continue to apply to oversubscribed grad school programs, hoping to specialize or “become an academic ”, master’s bashers will scoff that the costs outweigh the benefits of even the best master’s degrees.

Mathilde Frot · Jan 9, 2017 · 7 min read
Dozens of Websites Selling Fake UK Degrees Shut Down
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Dozens of Websites Selling Fake UK Degrees Shut Down

There has been a major crackdown on the sale of fake degrees in the UK, the BBC reports.

Sabrina Collier · Jan 5, 2017 · 3 min read
What Can You Do With an Architecture Degree?
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What Can You Do With an Architecture Degree?

If you’ve studied an architecture degree, you’ll have developed a range of very desirable creative, visual, practical and design-based skills to offer employers.

Sabrina Collier · Jan 4, 2017 · 7 min read
7 Essential Skills Every Graduate Needs in 2017
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7 Essential Skills Every Graduate Needs in 2017

Depending on your target role and sector, there may be some very niche industry- or job-specific skills that you’ll need on your résumé to even have a chance at getting an interview.

Mathilde Frot · Jan 3, 2017 · 5 min read
Tuition Fees at English Universities to Increase in 2017
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Tuition Fees at English Universities to Increase in 2017

The upper limit for domestic and EU tuition fees at English universities will be increased from £9,000 to £9,250 per year, starting from autumn 2017.

Laura Bridgestock · Dec 27, 2016 · 2 min read
10 Unusual Courses You Didn’t Know Existed
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10 Unusual Courses You Didn’t Know Existed

Not sure what to study at university? Don’t let indecision lead you into a generic subject that thousands of other students will graduate in.

Zoe Wong · Dec 19, 2016 · 5 min read
Tuition Fees Reintroduced at Some German Universities
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Tuition Fees Reintroduced at Some German Universities

Germany has become widely known for its free university education – one factor amongst several in its rapid rise in popularity as a study destination in recent years.

Sabrina Collier · Dec 14, 2016 · 4 min read