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In-depth analysis of QS, THE, ARWU, and US News university rankings. Admissions guides, study abroad strategies, and campus life insights to help you choose the right university.
Perspectives & Insights
Perspectives
Rankings analysis, admissions guides, and university insights.
7 Signs You’ve Chosen the Right Engineering School
Picking the right engineering school can feel like a daunting task – especially if you’ve broadened your search beyond your own national boundaries.
Top Five In-Demand Engineering Jobs of the Future
Following huge strides in technology, science and computing, engineering students and graduates worldwide can expect to remain in high demand over the next decades, and enjoy one of the lowest rates of unemployment of any of the major sectors.
7 Ways to Improve your English
There are so many different ways to practice English, sometimes it’s hard to know where to start.
Six Tips to Start Your Own Business at University
There are many reasons why starting your own business at university could actually be a good idea – including the free time, few commitments and wealth of resources and organizations to appeal to designed solely to support budding young...
Graduate Fashion Jobs: Top Six Traits Employers Look For
Graduate fashion jobs are notoriously few and far between, but you shouldn’t let this deter you. Make sure you understand some of the key differentiators for recruiters and employers today, and slowly build your way up.
Gap Years in Australia and New Zealand
Has the time finally come for that much desired tiki tour of New Zealand and/or Australia? Here's everything that you need to know before you embark on your Ozzie/Kiwi Gap Yah...
Seven Ways Studying Abroad Can Do Wonders for Your Future
Already planning where you'll go on holiday next year? Love meeting people from other cultures, and have a knack for languages? Instead of waiting until after university to gain international experience, why not make the jump now?
Seven Ways to Fund a Gap Year
Research shows that 63% of HR professionals believe that gap years spent volunteering or working can be differentiators. It’s not difficult to see why.
Scholarships for Minority Women
With many organizations and foundations aiming to widen access to higher education, a growing number of scholarships for minority women are becoming available to help fund women from various backgrounds the world over.
Top Universities for Physics & Astronomy in 2016
The QS World University Rankings by Subject includes a ranking of the top 400 universities in the world for physics and astronomy, based on a methodology which considers academic reputation, employer reputation and research impact.
Six Business Trends Taking New York City by Storm
SmartAsset, Pareup, Ultimate4trading, PayPerks: do any of these brands ring a bell? If not, don’t worry; we’ll get you up to speed in no time, with these six business trends that you need to watch out for this year.
Top Six Jobs with Animals and How to Land Them
You’ve probably already been told a few times that careers with animals are few and poorly remunerated, and that most zoology graduates today work in retail, hospitality and administration… Don’t let negs deter you from pursuing your dream vocation.