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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.
A Plastic-Free Future: This Russian Graduate’s Creation Could Cut Out Plastic Packaging
Plastic waste takes 1,000 years to decompose fully. While recycling can help mitigate this, it’s still an unavoidable fact that every plastic takeaway container, milk bottle, straw and shopping bag currently in existence will still be here in some...
7 Rooftop Bars in Birmingham Worth Visiting
Next time the sun comes out and you’re making a beeline for your local beer garden, why not go the extra mile and visit one of Birmingham’s hidden rooftop bars?
8 Books To Read If You're a Psychology Student
Psychology can be an extremely fascinating subject, even if it’s hard to remember that when you’re surrounded by a pile of textbooks preparing for exams.
Best Study Spots in Manchester
Home to three of the top universities in the UK and a booming student population, Manchester can start to feel a little crowded during exam season.
Top Universities in Canada by Province
26 Canadian universities are featured in the QS World University Rankings® 2020, including three in the top 60.
8 Idyllic Wild Swimming Spots in the UK
Summer may be coming towards an end but next time the good old British sunshine decides to make an appearance, why not ditch that overcrowded beach for a secluded wild swimming spot?
Where Can You Study Abroad for Free?
While university fees continue to rise in many parts of the world, some of you might be thinking that getting a recognized degree qualification, either in your home country or abroad, is simply impossible without having a four- or five-figure budget...
What is International Education and Why is It Important For You?
Are you planning on becoming a teacher or interested in pursuing a degree in education studies?
Seven Books to Read If You’re a Medicine Student
If you’re a medical student, chances are you study long hours and have very limited spare time for reading.
Top 10 Free Things to Do in Manchester
Manchester deserves its reputation as a cheeky, independent UK city with a wealth of things to see and do.
7 Books to Read if You’re an Economics Student
If you’re already an economics student, or are about to start an economics course at university, you probably don’t want to sit through more drab, dull economics textbooks. ‘Why isn’t there a fun way to learn this stuff?’ you think. Fear not!
Top 9 Skills You Need for a Career in Management
Regardless of which industry or sector you want to work in, when you’re a manager there are a wide range of essential skills that you’re going to rely upon regularly.