Perspectives
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.
Lisbon
Located on Portugal’s west coast, Lisbon (or Lisboa) is pretty much everything you could want from a European capital city: rich in culture, character and history, full of great food, wine, music and nightlife.
Ottawa
The capital of Canada, Ottawa is ranked 45th in this year’s Best Student Cities ranking. A diverse and dynamic city, Ottawa is also multilingual, with many residents fluent in both English and French.
Christchurch
Ranked 65th in this year’s QS Best Student Cities ranking, Christchurch is New Zealand’s second-highest entry (behind Auckland).
New Graduate Employability Ranking of Universities
In response to growing demand for information about the employment prospects and career preparation provided by universities, QS has today launched the pilot edition of a new graduate employability ranking.
QS Top 50 Under 50 2015 – Out Now
The latest edition of the QS Top 50 Under 50 – an annual ranking of the world’s top universities under 50 years old – is released today, confirming the continued dynamism of Asia’s leading young institutions.
What Can You Do With a Computer Science Degree?
If you’ve studied computer science**, **you will have gained many technical and non-technical skills which are highly valued by employers, from leadership to programming.
5 Lessons to Learn from Leading Entrepreneurs
Entrepreneurs come from many different walks of life and span every industry, product type, generation and culture.
Studying In The UK: How To Get Started
Are you considering studying in the UK? The UK is a first-choice destination for students from all over the world.
Top 5 Reasons to Study in Rome
Your university years should be more than an opportunity for intellectual exploration.
What Can You Do With a Geography Degree?
If you studied geography, other students at university may have joked about your degree consisting of ‘coloring in’ – but your degree will have actually provided you with strong research and analytical skills, which are highly regarded by many...
What Can You Do With an Engineering Degree?
If you’ve studied engineering, chances are you’ve developed a range of practical skills which are highly valued by employers in many sectors – this includes logical thinking, numeracy and problem-solving.
5 Reasons to Study Abroad in Madrid
Studying in Madrid means a chance to immerse yourself in Spanish, one of the world’s major international languages.