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Rankings analysis, admissions guides, and university insights.

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Auckland
Rankings Articles

Auckland

New Zealand’s largest city places joint 27th in the QS Best Student Cities ranking this year, with a particularly strong score for student mix, thanks to its large and diverse student community, combined with an inclusive and tolerant culture.

QS Staff Writer · Nov 25, 2014 · 2 min read
Kyoto
Rankings Articles

Kyoto

One of Japan’s leading destinations for both tourists and international students, second only to Tokyo, Kyoto is home to Kyoto University.

Laura Bridgestock · Nov 25, 2014 · 2 min read
Vancouver
Rankings Articles

Vancouver

Up by one place on last year, and continuing to claim a position in the top 20 of the QS Best Student Cities ranking, Vancouver is home to two universities which feature in the QS World University Rankings® 2020, of which the highest-ranked is...

QS Staff Writer · Nov 25, 2014 · 2 min read
Toronto
Rankings Articles

Toronto

Although rival Canadian city Montréal remains the country’s highest-ranked city in the QS Best Student Cities, Toronto remains an extremely strong contender.

QS Staff Writer · Nov 25, 2014 · 2 min read
How to Answer the Most Common Job Interview Questions
Careers Advice

How to Answer the Most Common Job Interview Questions

Whether you’re a current student looking for a part-time job or a recent graduate seeking permanent employment, at some point you’ll almost certainly be invited to attend a job interview . This is good news.

Laura Tucker · Nov 24, 2014 · 12 min read
QS Global 200 Business Schools Report 2014/15
University News

QS Global 200 Business Schools Report 2014/15

Today sees the release of the latest QS Global 200 Business Schools Report, an annual report identifying the 200 top business schools in the world and comparing them on a number of factors.

Laura Tucker · Nov 19, 2014 · 4 min read
King Fahd University Tops New Ranking of Arab Universities
University News

King Fahd University Tops New Ranking of Arab Universities

Saudi Arabia’s King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals leads a new ranking of universities in the Arab region, launched in a pilot edition by the QS Intelligence Unit last week.

Laura Bridgestock · Nov 18, 2014 · 3 min read
How to Land Your Dream Job in the Sports Industry
Careers Advice

How to Land Your Dream Job in the Sports Industry

The global sports industry is booming, valued at approximately €420 billion. It has experienced regular growth of 5% per year over the last 10 years, compared to an average growth of 2.5% worldwide GDP.

Sourced from the web · Nov 14, 2014 · 6 min read
The Growing Popularity of International Study in Germany
Where to Study

The Growing Popularity of International Study in Germany

At , we’re constantly reminded about the popularity of international study in Germany.

Laura Bridgestock · Nov 13, 2014 · 58 min read
The Real Price of Unpaid Internships: Sutton Trust Report
University News

The Real Price of Unpaid Internships: Sutton Trust Report

New research published today by The Sutton Trust has confirmed what all unpaid interns knew already – that internships without a wage cost more than many school leavers and graduates can afford.

Laura Tucker · Nov 12, 2014 · 5 min read
Win a Scholarship for The New School, New York City
Scholarships & Finance

Win a Scholarship for The New School, New York City

For the third year in a row, The New School is providing students across the globe with a unique opportunity to use their skills and knowledge to win a scholarship for five of their undergraduate divisions.

Sourced from the web · Nov 12, 2014 · 2 min read
Interview Dos and Don’ts
Careers Advice

Interview Dos and Don’ts

We’ve all been told a million times how to act or how not to act with various job interview tips we’ve been given over the years, but how many of us can truthfully say we remember everything our parents, teachers and friends told us?

Laura Tucker · Nov 11, 2014 · 9 min read