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Top 10 Universities in India 2016
Rankings Articles

Top 10 Universities in India 2016

The results of the QS University Rankings: BRICS 2016  are out now, showcasing the top universities in the five BRICS countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa).

Sabrina Collier · Jul 20, 2016 · 7 min read
Top 10 Universities in South Africa 2016
Rankings Articles

Top 10 Universities in South Africa 2016

First launched in 2013, the QS University Rankings: BRICS showcases the best performing universities in the five BRICS countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa).

Sabrina Collier · Jul 20, 2016 · 7 min read
QS University Rankings: BRICS 2016 – Out Now!
University News

QS University Rankings: BRICS 2016 – Out Now!

Released today, the QS University Rankings: BRICS 2016 sees Chinese universities confirm their dominance of the tables.

Laura Bridgestock · Jul 18, 2016 · 4 min read
QS University Rankings: BRICS 2016 – Extended and Coming Soon!
University News

QS University Rankings: BRICS 2016 – Extended and Coming Soon!

This year’s edition of the QS University Rankings: BRICS, a dedicated ranking of the top universities in the five BRICS countries, will be published on 20 July 2016.

Zoe Wong · Jul 12, 2016 · 2 min read
Same, Yet Different: A New Report on Student Choice
University News

Same, Yet Different: A New Report on Student Choice

What factors have the greatest impact on the decision of where to study abroad? How does this differ around the world? How do students consult rankings, and why? What other sources influence their decisions?

Laura Bridgestock · Jun 28, 2016 · 4 min read
Winners of the 2016 QS-Alliance Manchester Business School Scholarships
Scholarships & Finance

Winners of the 2016 QS-Alliance Manchester Business School Scholarships

Each year the UK’s Alliance Manchester Business School partners with QS to offer two exclusive scholarships for attendees of the QS World Grad School Tour.

Laura Bridgestock · Jun 27, 2016 · 4 min read
Top 6 Trends in Education Today
Careers Advice

Top 6 Trends in Education Today

Are you planning on becoming a teacher or taking a course in education studies? If so, there are lots of exciting trends ahead!

Sourced from the web · Jun 27, 2016 · 6 min read
7 Ways Studying in Australia Will Change You Forever
Studying Abroad

7 Ways Studying in Australia Will Change You Forever

We all know the animals are cute and the people are friendly. But the benefits of studying in Australia are seriously life-changing. Here are seven incredible things you’ll walk away with after your time ‘down under’.

Sourced from the web · Jun 27, 2016
4 Reasons for UK Universities to be Optimistic Post-Brexit
University News

4 Reasons for UK Universities to be Optimistic Post-Brexit

Nunzio Quacquarelli, CEO of QS Quacquarelli Symonds, publisher of the QS World University Rankings, comments on the decision of UK voters to leave the European Union: Research recently conducted by QS found that UK students stood firmly against...

QS Staff Writer · Jun 24, 2016 · 3 min read
QS Academic Excellence Scholarship: 2016’s Winner
Scholarships & Finance

QS Academic Excellence Scholarship: 2016’s Winner

We’re delighted to announce that the winner of this year’s QS Scholarship for Academic Excellence is Simon Gsponer, a graduate of Switzerland’s University of Zurich who is now preparing to study an MSc in Management Science at the London School of...

Zoe Wong · Jun 24, 2016 · 3 min read
5 Tips to Survive (and Enjoy) Your First Erasmus Exchange
Studying Abroad

5 Tips to Survive (and Enjoy) Your First Erasmus Exchange

Studying abroad can be a wonderful experience if you arrange your trip and stay well before arriving in the host country.

Sourced from the web · Jun 24, 2016
Winner of the QS-BI Norwegian Business School Scholarship 2016
Scholarships & Finance

Winner of the QS-BI Norwegian Business School Scholarship 2016

As part of the QS Scholarships scheme, BI Norwegian Business School offers an annual scholarship exclusively for attendees of the QS World Grad School Tour.

Laura Bridgestock · Jun 21, 2016 · 3 min read