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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.
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Perspectives
Rankings analysis, admissions guides, and university insights.
Top Universities in Canada by Province 2013/2014
To see the updated version of this article, for 2014/15, click here. If you’re looking to study at one of the top universities in Canada, there’s a fairly strong chance you’ll have considered studying in either Toronto or Montréal.
Top UK Universities by Region 2013/14
See the latest results based on the QS World University Rankings 2014/15, with this article.
Obama’s Plan for US Higher Education Reform
Jane Playdon, QS education writer In August, President Obama proposed a plan for US higher education reform to combat the ever-rising cost of tuition fees, which have increased by an average of 250% over the last three decades as state funding has...
Careers in Finance: Combining Academic and Corporate
Careers in finance don’t have to follow just one pathway, as Sergey Sanzhar, a vice president at Citigroup, proves.
Research Funding at European Universities
Michalis Katsimitsis, PhD , career counselorat Edu Job.gr There is more than one way of finding research funding at European universities. Depending on your status (e.g.
How to Start a Career in International Relations
Generally, careers in international affairs exist across three sectors: public, private and non-profit/NGO.
BRICS Countries in the QS World University Rankings
How competitive are the BRICS countries in higher education? Jane Playdon takes a look at the QS World University Rankings® 2013/2014, analyzing BRICS universities’ progress, and the key educational strengths of each country.
China, Japan, UK: University News
Our guide to the latest university news from around the world, on 16 September 2013.
How to Write a Winning Scholarship Essay
Hayley Capp, winner of the 2013 QS Leadership Scholarship, shares her top tips on how to write a winning scholarship application essay.
Chile, Australia, China: University News
University students and workers marched through the streets of Santiago, Chile yesterday to demand changes in the education system, reports The Santiago Times.
Top 10 Universities for Employer Reputation
As part of the compilation of the QS World University Rankings®, QS asks graduate employers worldwide to identify the universities they believe produce the best graduates.
The Best Universities According to Employers
As part of the QS World University Rankings®, graduate employers worldwide are asked to name the universities they believe produce the best graduates. So, which are this year’s best universities according to employers?