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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.
Top Universities in Canada by Province 2014/15
This year’s QS World University Rankings® features a total of 26 Canadian universities ranked within the top 800 universities worldwide. Of this number, five stand within the top 100 worldwide, and a further 10 are placed within the top 300.
Gay-Friendly UK Universities Rated in New 2015 Guide
Stonewall, a UK charity which lobbies for the equal rights of the lesbian, gay and bisexual community across Britain, launched the 2015 edition of Gay By Degree this week. This guide rates UK universitiesby how gay-friendly they are.
Top Universities in the World 2014/15
Today marks the release of 10th edition of the QS World University Rankings®, which uses six performance indicators to assess and compare the top universities in the world each year.
10 Good Reasons to Go to Grad School
“Why go to graduate school?” is a question many students ask after completing their undergraduate degree, unsure of whether grad school is really the best way to help them achieve their career goals.
Studying Abroad: The Benefits
Higher education experts around the world share what they believe to be the main benefits of studying abroad including experience in a global hub, and developing language skills via immersion in an international experience, as well as key factors to...
Studying a Master of Laws at Cambridge
Legal professional Patrick Actis Perinetto completed his Master of Laws (LLM) at the UK’s University of Cambridge in 2012, with a specialization in European law.
Study in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania, located in the northeast of the US in the Great Lakes region, is the sixth most populated US state, with a GDP equivalent to Indonesia’s.
Specialized Masters in Business Degrees: Tips for the Admission Process
In the last five years, no sector of higher education has experienced more growth than the area of specialized master’s programs (SMPs), particularly those in business disciplines.
How to Get a Student Visa for France
Whether or not you require a student visa for France will depend on whether or not you are an EU national.
What Can You Do With a Biology Degree?
Biological science is one of the broadest and most important subjects in the world today. Put simply, biology is the study of life.
University Application Queries: Who, How, When & What to Ask
According to the Students Online: Global Trends report, released last week, email is by far the most popular method of communication with universities among prospective students.
How To Get A Student Visa For Ireland
If you are a citizen of the EU or EEA (including Iceland, Norway and Liechtenstein) you do not need a **student visa for Ireland in order to study in Ireland.