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10 Best Places to Study Abroad in 2019
Rankings Articles

10 Best Places to Study Abroad in 2019

Now featuring 120 cities around the world, the recently published QS Best Student Cities 2019 is a great way to research which city is best for you based on the factors you care about in a study destination.

QS Staff Writer · Jul 31, 2019 · 5 min read
4 Exciting Things You Didn’t Know About Studying in Northampton
Studying Abroad

4 Exciting Things You Didn’t Know About Studying in Northampton

With its perfect blend of bustling urban life and peaceful countryside, the quintessentially English town of Northampton is considered to be 'Britain’s best surprise' for locals and tourists alike.

Laura Bridgestock · Jul 31, 2019
10 Most Affordable Cities for Students in 2019
Rankings Articles

10 Most Affordable Cities for Students in 2019

Given the high tuition fees and costs of living in many of the cities containing the world’s best universities, you may not be alone in thinking that you can’t possibly obtain a top rate degree in a prestigious university for an affordable cost.

Chloe Lane · Jul 30, 2019 · 7 min read
Best Bars, Pubs and Clubs in Wolverhampton
Where to Study

Best Bars, Pubs and Clubs in Wolverhampton

Whether you’re studying at the University of Wolverhampton or in one of the nearby Midlands cities (e.g. Birmingham), you’re likely to spend at least a couple of nights out in the bars and clubs of Wolverhampton.

Laura Bridgestock · Jul 29, 2019 · 3 min read
Top 10 Student Cities According to Students in 2019
Rankings Articles

Top 10 Student Cities According to Students in 2019

The QS Best Student Cities 2019 includes a ‘Student View’ indicator, based on a short survey completed by 87,000 students and recent graduates.

Chloe Lane · Jul 24, 2019 · 7 min read
The Do’s and Don’ts of Applying to Business School
Where to Study

The Do’s and Don’ts of Applying to Business School

With business school application season upon us, we thought now would be as good a time as ever to consider what you should and shouldn’t do when it comes to submitting that all-important business school application.

Stephanie Lukins · Jul 24, 2019
University of Lima Students Prepare for Hult Prize Finals in New York
Where to Study

University of Lima Students Prepare for Hult Prize Finals in New York

Every year for the last 10 years, the Hult Prize has challenged young entrepreneurs to think innovatively and come up with a solution that responds to a pressing social global challenge.

Stephanie Lukins · Jul 23, 2019 · 4 min read
QS-Concordia University Scholarship: 2019 Winner
Scholarships & Finance

QS-Concordia University Scholarship: 2019 Winner

Every year, QS and Concordia University in Canada collaborate to offer a scholarship to one lucky international postgraduate student.

Craig O'Callaghan · Jul 23, 2019 · 3 min read
QS Academic Excellence Scholarship: 2019 Winner
Scholarships & Finance

QS Academic Excellence Scholarship: 2019 Winner

We're pleased to announce that the winner of this year’s QS Academic Excellence Scholarship is María José Uribe Pérez.

Craig O'Callaghan · Jul 23, 2019 · 4 min read
STEM MBA’s Are the Next Big Thing to Hit Business Schools
Courses

STEM MBA’s Are the Next Big Thing to Hit Business Schools

In recent years, the technology and business landscapes have evolved to create groundbreaking developments, from start-ups in the life sciences and bioengineering, to robotics companies pioneering AI to organizations seeking renewable energy...

Stephanie Lukins · Jul 22, 2019 · 5 min read
What Can You Do With a Food Science Degree?
Careers Advice

What Can You Do With a Food Science Degree?

If you’re currently studying for a degree in food science, you’re probably wondering what careers will be available when the thyme comes (pun intended).

Chloe Lane · Jul 22, 2019
QS Undergraduate Scholarship: 2019 Winner
Scholarships & Finance

QS Undergraduate Scholarship: 2019 Winner

We’re pleased to announce that the winner of this year’s QS Undergraduate Scholarship is Lawrence Ogina.

Craig O'Callaghan · Jul 19, 2019 · 2 min read