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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.
Take a Virtual Tour of Imperial College London!
Have you ever wanted to go to an Open Day at Imperial College London but never had the physical opportunity to do so? Being far away or having a lack of funds can make it very difficult to physically visit your prospective university.
10 of the Most Diverse Student Cities
One major draw of studying abroad is the opportunity to meet with other students from various locations and backgrounds, opening your mind to people from different walks of life, and often forming real friendships in the process.
10 Ways To Boost Your Employment Prospects Over The Summer Holidays
So you’ve just settled down for the long university summer holidays. You’ve spent time with your friends, binged-watched Netflix and you’re now looking for something slightly more fulfilling to do with the rest of your summer.
Birmingham’s Best Festivals
As the eclectic and multi-cultural center of the UK, Birmingham’s festival scene is vast and varied.
London’s Top Summer Music Festivals
London boasts a jam-packed festival line-up all year round, but the summer months are when festival season really kicks off. There are a dizzying array of music festivals catering to every genre, with one taking place almost every weekend!
QS-Alliance Manchester Business School Scholarship: 2019 Winners
Every year, QS partners with Alliance Manchester Business School to offer the QS-Alliance Manchester Business School Masters Scholarship, offered exclusively to attendees of the QS World Grad School Tour who have been accepted at Alliance Manchester.
How to Tell If a Career in Mental Health is Right For You
According to the UK mental health charity, Mind, one in four people in the UK will experience a mental health problem each year.
Five Reasons to Visit Los Angeles
There is more to Los Angeles than meets the eye. Well known as the City of Angels, the home of the Hollywood sign and countless mansions owned by celebrities, the West Coast city also has incredible beaches, local artwork and a rich and diverse...
Why Camp America is the Perfect Way to Spend Your Summer
Camp America offers cultural exchange summer jobs in the US to young people from around the world. Successful applicants are recruited to work at thousands of summer camps across the US.
7 Tips for Settling In After Moving Abroad to the US
Well you did it. After applying to study in the US, you've passed the interviews, succeeded in the standardised tests (SATs are a nightmare) and navigated the application system minefield. You did it.
Top 8 Reasons to Study Architecture, Fashion, Design and Art In Venice
The city that defies gravity, Venice is full of hidden gems, from intricate canals to endless cobbled streets. Studying here means you’ll get to enjoy divine Italian cuisine, as well as a cultural heritage that’s beyond fascinating.
Cheap Things to Do in London This Summer
Being a student in London is intense, as you need to juggle university work, your social life and making the most of the amazing city on your doorstep.