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Eight Best Student Cities in the UK
Rankings Articles

Eight Best Student Cities in the UK

The UK boasts the second-highest number of entries in the QS Best Student Cities 2016 index after the US, with eight cities in the ranking.

Zoe Wong · Dec 11, 2015 · 7 min read
6 Ways Studying in the US Boosts Your Career Prospects
Careers Advice

6 Ways Studying in the US Boosts Your Career Prospects

There are many things you need to consider when deciding what university you want to attend, but I bet that the issue of employability is one of the first things to cross your mind.

Manuela Florea · Dec 11, 2015
Degrees to Boost Your Graduate Career Prospects
Careers Advice

Degrees to Boost Your Graduate Career Prospects

According to the latest HESA Performance Indicator for Employment of Leavers 2013/14, many universities in the UK now have employability rates above 90%.

Sourced from the web · Dec 10, 2015
Can You Work Part Time with a US Student Visa?
Scholarships & Finance

Can You Work Part Time with a US Student Visa?

It’s not a secret that US university fees are expensive. Fees and living costs at top US universities could add up to around US$60,000 per year.

Manuela Florea · Dec 9, 2015
11 Best Student Cities in the US
Rankings Articles

11 Best Student Cities in the US

Although no US cities quite made it into the top 10 of the latest QS Best Student Cities index, the country does boast the highest number of entries overall.

Zoe Wong · Dec 7, 2015 · 8 min read
7 Steps to Find Your Perfect US University
Admissions & Choosing

7 Steps to Find Your Perfect US University

They say the US is the land of endless possibilities and since you’re reading this, you probably feel that too. But the problem that comes with these endless possibilities is that you will eventually need to make a choice.

Manuela Florea · Dec 4, 2015
10 of the Safest Student Cities
Rankings Articles

10 of the Safest Student Cities

Studying abroad for the first time is likely to be a little daunting – so both you and your parents will want to assess the safety of your chosen destination.

Sabrina Collier · Dec 3, 2015 · 5 min read
International Survey Shows Prospective Postgrads Aiming High
University News

International Survey Shows Prospective Postgrads Aiming High

As employability becomes an increasingly prominent factor in student enrolments, the latest installation of the QS World Grad School Tour Applicant Survey shows prospective postgraduates aiming high – in terms of both career outcomes and increased...

Laura Bridgestock · Dec 2, 2015 · 4 min read
Most Affordable Cities for Students in 2016
Rankings Articles

Most Affordable Cities for Students in 2016

Looking for a study destination that will offer high-quality education, a rich social life and great cultural experiences without breaching your budget?

Zoe Wong · Dec 2, 2015 · 5 min read
Preparing to Study in the US: 5 Reasons to Start Early
Admissions & Choosing

Preparing to Study in the US: 5 Reasons to Start Early

When you are getting closer and closer to the day you will finish your high school studies, everyone is flooding you with advice and suggestions regarding your future education.

Manuela Florea · Dec 2, 2015
Canberra
Rankings Articles

Canberra

Like other Australian cities, capital city Canberra scores very well in the student mix indicator in the QS Best Student Cities ranking, reflecting its large and internationally diverse student population.

QS Staff Writer · Dec 1, 2015 · 2 min read
Seoul
Rankings Articles

Seoul

Long since labeled as an up-and-coming destination, Seoul is certainly making good on this prediction. Continuing to be one of Asia’s strongest representatives, Seoul maintains its rank of 10th in the QS Best Student Cities 2019.

QS Staff Writer · Dec 1, 2015 · 3 min read