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Lisbon
Rankings Articles

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.

Zoe Wong · Nov 26, 2015 · 2 min read
Ottawa
Rankings Articles

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.

Sabrina Collier · Nov 26, 2015 · 2 min read
Christchurch
Rankings Articles

Christchurch

Ranked 65th in this year’s QS Best Student Cities ranking, Christchurch is New Zealand’s second-highest entry (behind Auckland).

Sabrina Collier · Nov 26, 2015 · 2 min read
New Graduate Employability Ranking of Universities
Careers Advice

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.

Laura Bridgestock · Nov 25, 2015
QS Top 50 Under 50 2015 – Out Now
Rankings Articles

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.

Laura Bridgestock · Nov 23, 2015 · 3 min read
What Can You Do With a Computer Science Degree?
Careers Advice

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.

Sabrina Collier · Nov 20, 2015
5 Lessons to Learn from Leading Entrepreneurs
Careers Advice

5 Lessons to Learn from Leading Entrepreneurs

Entrepreneurs come from many different walks of life and span every industry, product type, generation and culture.

Sourced from the web · Nov 16, 2015
Studying In The UK: How To Get Started
Admissions & Choosing

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.

Sourced from the web · Nov 12, 2015 · 10 min read
Top 5 Reasons to Study in Rome
Where to Study

Top 5 Reasons to Study in Rome

Your university years should be more than an opportunity for intellectual exploration.

Sourced from the web · Nov 11, 2015 · 3 min read
What Can You Do With a Geography Degree?
Careers Advice

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...

Sabrina Collier · Nov 10, 2015
What Can You Do With an Engineering Degree?
Careers Advice

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.

Sabrina Collier · Nov 2, 2015
5 Reasons to Study Abroad in Madrid
Where to Study

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.

Sourced from the web · Oct 28, 2015 · 3 min read