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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.
Why You Should Study Automotive Engineering in the UK
With one car rolling off the production line every 18 seconds, the UK’s automotive industry is the third-largest producer of cars in Europe, behind Germany and Spain.
Best Places to Study Abroad in Europe
When deciding where to study abroad in Europe, choosing the city you’ll study in can often be as important as choosing a university.
Top 10 Free Things to Do in Perth
Located in picturesque Western Australia, Perth is known for its combination of urban life and raw natural beauty.
How a Pre-University Semester Can Help You get into a Top Uni in Europe
With admission rates at elite European universities falling as universities become more selective, many students are seeking increasingly elaborate ways to make their application jump to the top of the pile.
Studying Abroad: How to Survive Culture Shock
We’ve all heard of how moving to a new country can result in culture shock - but how can you overcome it? Exposure to a new environment and culture for the very first time affects everyone differently.
Out Now: QS Best Student Cities 2018
London has been crowned the best city in the world for students in the QS Best Student Cities 2018.
Top 10 Best Student Cities in the US
The US is home to the most entrants in the QS Best Student Cities ranking of any country, with 13 ranked among the world’s top 100 places to study.
Top 10 Best Student Cities in the UK
The UK claims 10 entrants out of the 100 featured in the QS Best Student Cities 2018 ranking, the most of any country apart from the US (which has 13).
Top 10 Student Cities According to Students in 2018
As of 2017, the QS Best Student Cities ranking now includes a student view indicator, based on ratings from more than 50,000 students and recent graduates which were gathered in our student survey.
How To Survive Your Study Abroad If You're An Introvert
Studying abroad is one of the best experiences you can have in life. It’s an exciting time, as you discover a new place and meet new people, all at a pace you weren’t accustomed to until now.
Meet the University Boosting Teaching Development in Vietnam
Anyone who has visited Vietnam in the past two decades can witness the giant leaps forward the country has made in improving its living standards since the government’s economic reforms in the mid-1980s.
How To Tell A Career in Quantitative Finance Is Right For You
Demand for quantitative finance analysts has skyrocketed over recent years, spurred on by the way the 2008 financial crisis really laid bare the foundational weaknesses within our financial systems. This is where quantitative finance comes in.