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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.
5 of the Most Stunning Student Cities in Europe
If you’re about to finish secondary school, you’re probably weighing the pros and cons of different study destinations. Have you given some thought to studying abroad in Europe?
How Working Backwards Can Help You Answer GRE Sentence Completion Questions
The average number of text completion questions on the GRE is about six per each 20-question subsection of Verbal. In total, this adds up to 12 text completions a test-taker can expect to encounter.
Best Study Spots in Perth
There’s only so much work you can get done perched on the cramped desk in your gloomy dorm room or squeezed into a corner of the library.
QS World University Rankings 2019: Coming Soon
On June 6, the 2019 edition of the QS World University Rankings® will be released, featuring 1,000 of the world’s top universities.
Reverse Culture Shock And How To Deal With It
I can’t express how glad I am to have studied abroad. Before I left for Scotland to start my degree, I hadn’t lived abroad for an extended period of time.
Which Australian City Should You Study In?
Australia has it all. With stunning beaches and landscapes, plenty of sunshine, and a laidback lifestyle, it’s no surprise students from all around the world choose Australia as their study abroad destination.
QS World University Rankings 2019: Russia
Ahead of the release of the full QS World University Rankings® at 9pm on June 6, here's a look at how the best universities in Russia have performed this year. Check back after 9pm to see the complete table of best universities.
9 Reasons Not to Study Abroad in Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires is a melting pot of cultures, known for its festive-spirit, titillating nightlife, multitude of theaters and historic cafés where porteños (locals) drop in for a breakfast medialuna (croissant). Sounds pretty awful, doesn’t it?
What It’s Like to Spend a Term in Venice
Ah, Venice… With its hidden waterways and ornate architecture, it might just be the most enchanting and serene city in the world. At every turn, the ordinary pedestrian discovers a picturesque passageway, revealing breathtaking facades and arches.
Top 10 Free Things to Do in Melbourne
Melbourne is regularly named as one of the most livable cities in the world, and recently came third in the QS Best Student Cities 2018 ranking. Fortunately, studying or living here doesn’t mean you have to break the bank either.
Best Student Cities with Employers
One of the six indicators used to compile the recently released QS Best Student Cities 2019 is employer activity, a measure of which cities are the most sought-after as recruitment grounds for graduate employers.
Why the Commute from Manly to Sydney is the Best in Australia (If Not the World)
Is there anything more miserable than commuting? Just mention the word to somebody and it instantly conjures up images of early starts, dark mornings, late evenings, and packed public transport full of fellow commuters, all of whom are just as...