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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.
4 Reasons Now Is a Good Time to Become a Social Worker
If you want a career that is in demand and lets you make a real difference in the world, there has never been a better time to become a social worker. According to data from the U.S.
How to Get a New Zealand Student Visa
New Zealand may often end up crudely stereotyped as a rugby-mad country cut off from the rest of the world and overrun with hobbits, but, truth be told, there are plenty of reasons to consider moving to a university here (and not just because you’re...
5 Graduate Careers Boosted by the Affordable Care Act
Since the Affordable Care Act (ACA) came into effect earlier this year, much of the attention has been focused on the specific mandates of the new law, specifically the requirement that all Americans carry health insurance.
7 Essential Attributes for International Relations Careers
Colombian Silvana Amaya graduated from a Masters in International Relations at the UK’s King’s College London last year, after receiving the 2012 QS Leadership Scholarship, worth US$10,000.
How to Find a PhD in the UK
After receiving the QS Academic Scholarship (worth US$10,000) in 2012, Indian student Rajesh Kumar headed to the UK’s University of Glasgow to complete an MRes in Biomedical Science.
Communications Careers: PR vs. Marketing
Students who graduate with communications degrees typically veer toward public relations (PR) or marketing careers. PR focuses more on maintaining relationships, while marketing works to actively promote the company or the brand.
3 Realistic Jobs in Japan for International Graduates
Maybe you’ve grown up on anime and manga. Perhaps you’re a devout fan of sumo, samurai and geisha.
Universities Prepare for the International Year of Light
Next year will officially be known as the International Year of Light and Light-based Technologies (IYL 2015), as declared by the United Nations in December of last year.
What Can You Do With a History Degree?
Although sometimes dismissed as a bunch of stuff that has already happened, the study of history is extremely important in contemporary society, not only to remember the past but also to shape the future by learning from it.
Erasmus Sets a New Record for Study Abroad Funding
Statistics released this week by the European Commission show that Erasmus, the flagship educational exchange program funded by the European Union, awarded grants for studying and training abroad to a record-breaking number of students (nearly...
Top Five Employment Skills Provided by Studying Abroad
Employers today only choose the best candidates, and often these are the graduates who have gained international experience by studying abroad.
Chinese Universities in the 2014 QS University Rankings: BRICS
Click here to discover the top 10 universities in China in 2016. Universities in China continue to dominate the QS University Rankings: BRICS, a ranking dedicated to highlighting leading institutions in the five BRICS countries.