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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.
QS Connect Masters Scholarship: 2019 Winner
Rebecca Martina Mueller is the lucky winner of the QS Connect Masters Scholarship in 2019.
QS Leadership Scholarship: 2019 Winner
Included in the range of scholarships offered by QS is the Leadership Scholarship, which awards US$10,000 to a student demonstrating strong leadership skills. We’re pleased to announce that this year’s winner is Jayanti Bhatia.
13 Things to Know Before Studying in Austria
In 2015 I made the last-minute decision to study abroad on an Erasmus exchange in Salzburg, Austria. I applied late and did next to no research on what it was like to study there, instead adopting an ‘it’ll all be fine’ attitude.
What are Degree Apprenticeships?
Launched in the UK in 2015, degree apprenticeships allow you to gain a degree alongside working. A Level 6 apprenticeship qualifies you with a full bachelor’s degree, while a Level 7 qualifies you with a master’s degree.
Understanding the UCAS Tariff Point Calculator
The UCAS Tariff Point is used by universities and colleges in the UK to work out the value of your qualifications and compare them to other applicants. This is done by assigning you one easy figure, following calculations using a universal scale.
Bristol
A new entry in this year’s Best Student Cities ranking, Bristol is one of the most beautiful and historic cities in the UK, and is home to two universities ranked among the world’s top 800: the University of Bristol and the University of the West of...
Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi is the capital and second-largest city of the United Arab Emirates and a new entry in the Best Student Cities index this year at 88th, gaining its best score in the affordability category (59th).
Bangalore
The highest-ranked new entry in the Best Student Cities ranking this year, Bangalore (officially known as Bengaluru) is the capital of the state of Karnataka in southern India, and is one of the most modern and progressive cities in the country.
Krakow
As the second largest and one of the oldest cities in Poland, Krakow was the official capital of Poland until 1596.
Liverpool
The birthplace of many big names in music (most notably The Beatles) and the home of Premier League football clubs Liverpool FC and Everton FC, Liverpool is probably best known for its cultural achievements.
Jakarta
Jakarta is a major metropolitan city, the capital of Indonesia, and the largest city in Southeast Asia.
Wroclaw
Wroclaw is the capital of Lower Silesia and is often dubbed ‘the Meeting Place’ of Poland. Located in western Poland on the banks of the Oder river, Wroclaw is home to over one million people, and as a result is the fourth largest city in Poland.