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Top 10 Things to do in South Korea
Where to Study

Top 10 Things to do in South Korea

A country offering a beguiling mix of the ancient and the futuristic, the commercial and the spiritual, warp-speed urban action and serene rural isolation, South Korea is a great playground for international students.

QS Staff Writer · Jun 25, 2015 · 9 min read
Top 10 Universities in the Arab Region 2015
Rankings Articles

Top 10 Universities in the Arab Region 2015

This year sees the launch of the second edition of the QS University Rankings: Arab Region, after its pilot release in 2014.

Zoe Wong · Jun 18, 2015 · 7 min read
World’s First Social and Free Test Prep Site Launched
University News

World’s First Social and Free Test Prep Site Launched

The world of test prep is being shaken up, with the launch of a new kind of online test prep platform.

QS Staff Writer · Jun 16, 2015 · 2 min read
Achieve Your Career Ambitions in the Dynamic Luxury Industry
Careers Advice

Achieve Your Career Ambitions in the Dynamic Luxury Industry

See yourself as Chanel’s next brand manager, or heading up the retail operations for LVMH? Jobs in the international luxury industry are extremely sought-after, characterized by lucrative salaries and global travel opportunities.

Sourced from the web · Jun 12, 2015
What University Admissions Officers Want: Passionate Students
University News

What University Admissions Officers Want: Passionate Students

What are university admissions officers really looking for when assessing applicants? According to a new report, the key quality is passion.

Laura Bridgestock · Jun 11, 2015 · 3 min read
Top 10 Universities in Latin America 2015
Rankings Articles

Top 10 Universities in Latin America 2015

This year’s QS University Rankings: Latin America is bigger than ever, now extended to feature the region’s 300 leading institutions.

Laura Tucker · Jun 11, 2015 · 7 min read
Top 10 Universities in Asia 2015
Rankings Articles

Top 10 Universities in Asia 2015

This week sees the release of one of the biggest events in our yearly calendar: the launch of the QS University Rankings: Asia 2015 , featuring 300 of the top universities inAsia from 16 countries throughout the region.

Zoe Wong · Jun 11, 2015 · 7 min read
Progress for Chinese Universities in QS University Rankings: Asia 2015
Rankings Articles

Progress for Chinese Universities in QS University Rankings: Asia 2015

The QS University Rankings: Asia 2015, released today, reveals strong progress for leading universities in China.

Laura Bridgestock · Jun 8, 2015 · 2 min read
First Full Ranking of Universities in the Arab Region: Out Now
Rankings Articles

First Full Ranking of Universities in the Arab Region: Out Now

This ranking has been developed in association with  The QS University Rankings: Arab Region, initiated in a pilot edition last year, has now been extended to form a complete ranking of the region’s top 100 universities.

Hayden Young · Jun 8, 2015 · 3 min read
Top Universities for Physics & Astronomy in 2015
Rankings Articles

Top Universities for Physics & Astronomy in 2015

Click here to view the latest version of this article, based on the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2019.

Laura Tucker · Jun 4, 2015 · 11 min read
New Report: How Do Students Use Rankings?
University News

New Report: How Do Students Use Rankings?

A new report from QS, published online today, explores the motivations behind prospective students ’ use of university rankings, and the evolving role of rankings in the student decision-making journey.

Laura Bridgestock · Jun 3, 2015 · 3 min read
Top Universities for Economics in 2015
Rankings Articles

Top Universities for Economics in 2015

Aspiring economists will not only want to ensure they get the best value for money with their economics degree, they’ll want to ensure their qualification is well-respected among employers, to guarantee a strong long-term return on investment.

Laura Tucker · Jun 3, 2015 · 8 min read