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Top 10 Things to Do in Germany
Where to Study

Top 10 Things to Do in Germany

Choosing to study inGermany can be a great decision, with a huge selection of leading German universities to choose from, and low or non-existent tuition fees.

QS Staff Writer · Mar 24, 2015 · 9 min read
Top UK Universities Celebrated at Guardian University Awards 2015
University News

Top UK Universities Celebrated at Guardian University Awards 2015

This week’s Guardian university awards celebrated the top UK universities across a diverse range of categories, recognizing excellence in areas ranging from teaching and research impact to entrepreneurship and employability.

Laura Bridgestock · Mar 20, 2015 · 1 min read
Learn How to Start an Entrepreneurial Business in China
Careers Advice

Learn How to Start an Entrepreneurial Business in China

Since former Chinese President Hu Jintao’s announcement in 2006 that China would be a world-leading producer of high-tech goods, the country has developed its capabilities in innovation through a series of regulations favoring entrepreneurship.

Sourced from the web · Mar 17, 2015
What Can You Do With an Economics Degree?
Careers Advice

What Can You Do With an Economics Degree?

Careers ineconomics are as diverse as they come, with job roles covering everything from food and agriculture to business and banking.

Laura Tucker · Mar 13, 2015
What Can You do With a Sociology Degree?
Careers Advice

What Can You do With a Sociology Degree?

Sociology is a social science which helps to make sense of the way in which society works.

Laura Tucker · Mar 11, 2015
What to Study for Careers in New Technologies
Careers Advice

What to Study for Careers in New Technologies

STEM subjects are prime fields to study if you like the idea of building a career based around an exciting new technology, and a degree in any STEM subject (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) can be the first step towards making a...

Laura Tucker · Mar 4, 2015
What Can You Do With a Philosophy Degree?
Careers Advice

What Can You Do With a Philosophy Degree?

What do Ricky Gervais, Ethan Coen and the former Pope of the Catholic Church (Benedict XVI) all have in common? Yep, you guessed it, they all studied philosophy at university.

Laura Tucker · Mar 2, 2015 · 5 min read
Which Type of Student Are You?
Studying Abroad

Which Type of Student Are You?

Analytical? Creative? Nerdy? Scruffy? Driven? Which type of student are you, and do you match the stereotypes about your subject?

Laura Bridgestock · Feb 27, 2015 · 1 min read
What Can You Do With a Mathematics Degree?
Careers Advice

What Can You Do With a Mathematics Degree?

Whether you call it ‘math’ or ‘maths’, or prefer the traditional ‘mathematics’, if you study numbers at university, your career opportunities are not only numerous, they’re also fairly lucrative.

Laura Tucker · Feb 20, 2015 · 6 min read
Concordia University Scholarship
Scholarships & Finance

Concordia University Scholarship

Concordia University and QS are pleased to offer an exclusive scholarship to attendees of the QS World Grad School Tour.

QS Staff Writer · Feb 19, 2015 · 1 min read
Guide to Types of University in the US
Admissions & Choosing

Guide to Types of University in the US

If you’re not familiar with the US university system, things can get a little confusing, particularly when it comes to working out how much your studies are likely to cost.

Laura Bridgestock · Feb 17, 2015
Three Keys to Becoming a Social Entrepreneur
Careers Advice

Three Keys to Becoming a Social Entrepreneur

The Economist defines a social entrepreneur as someone who develops an innovative answer to a social problem; for instance, creating a new business model to help tackle poverty.

Sourced from the web · Feb 6, 2015 · 8 min read