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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.
University Budgets: Where Your Fees Go
Wondering where all your tuition fees are going? Find out howuniversities account for their annual spending.
International Summer School in South Korea: Student Profile
International student Rick Punt explains how a summer school program in South Korea has opened up new opportunities, both in the classroom and beyond.
Studying Hospitality in Switzerland: Student Profile
Natalie Muscat explains how she’s combining studying in Switzerland with international work placements, to prepare for a career in hospitality management.
UK Universities: UCAS Clearing 2013
UK universities are preparing for the yearly influx of applications through the UCAS Clearing system(an alternative to the standard application process) from 15 August, the day A-level and Advanced Diploma results are published.
University in Hungary: Student Profile
Student Wei Ting Liu explains why she chose a university in Hungary over one in the UK and shares some of her favorite things to do in Budapest.
Employment Rates for University Graduates
While the economic downturn has led to higher unemployment rates across the US, a new report shows that university graduates do have an advantage.
Global Higher Education Trends 2004-12
QS data collected over the past eight years reveals some interestingchanges in the higher education world, as Martin Ince discovers.
Academic Reputation Survey 2012/13
QS’s annual survey of academicsaround the world provides unique insights into the world’s best universities by subject area, in the eyes of the experts.
Tech Schools Dominate Rankings
Led by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), tech schools worldwide are on the rise in the 2012/13 QS World University Rankings. Laura Bridgestock examines this global trend.
QS World University Rankings: Methodology
The primary aim of the QS World University Rankings® is to help students make informed comparisons of leading universities around the world.
Increase In International Students: 2011 Report
The OECD’s annual report on education shows that the number of international students has increased 77% since 2000.
Choosing A University: Can Rankings Really Help?
Market-based fee systems make independent university comparisons vital for those deciding where to study, says Tim Rogers.