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Coming Soon: QS BRICS University Rankings 2018
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Coming Soon: QS BRICS University Rankings 2018

Following on the heels of the other QS World University Rankings by Region which were published in October, the QS BRICS University Rankings 2018 is nearly here.

Craig O'Callaghan · Nov 10, 2017 · 2 min read
6 Art School Interview Questions and How to Answer Them
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6 Art School Interview Questions and How to Answer Them

You’d think that as an artist or a designer, you’d able to answer basic questions about your work and personal aspirations, but it can be a lot harder than it seems.

Mathilde Frot · Nov 9, 2017
Agriculture Scholarships Around the World
Scholarships & Finance

Agriculture Scholarships Around the World

Planning to study agriculture and need some extra funding? Check out these agriculture scholarships on offer around the world, broken down by region… Bayer Foundations Jeff Schell Scholarship – Open to students of agricultural sciences and related...

Sabrina Collier · Nov 9, 2017 · 6 min read
How to Study Abroad on a Budget
Studying Abroad

How to Study Abroad on a Budget

Exchanges are often the favorite year (or semester) of a student’s entire degree, but that enjoyment can be tainted by the stress of being able to afford your time abroad.

QS Staff Writer · Nov 9, 2017
Reasons to Stay at the Same University for Your Postgraduate Degree
Admissions & Choosing

Reasons to Stay at the Same University for Your Postgraduate Degree

By the time it’s graduation day and you’re posing for photos in your gown and mortarboard, you’ll probably do anything to be allowed to stay at university for just a little bit longer.

Craig O'Callaghan · Nov 9, 2017
6 Amazing Reasons To Study Engineering In Sweden
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6 Amazing Reasons To Study Engineering In Sweden

Sweden: the country behind Ikea meatballs, Spotify, Skype - and countless recognizable global tech brands.

Zoe Wong · Nov 6, 2017 · 3 min read
Three Surprising Facts Nutrition Scientists Can Agree On (And Three They Can’t)
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Three Surprising Facts Nutrition Scientists Can Agree On (And Three They Can’t)

The popular belief that drinking several cups of coffee a day is bad for your health seems to be be nothing more than an old wives’ tale.

Sourced from the web · Nov 3, 2017 · 4 min read
Why You Should Study a Life Sciences Degree
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Why You Should Study a Life Sciences Degree

To put it simply, life sciences are the science subjects which involve the study of living organisms.

Sourced from the web · Nov 2, 2017 · 5 min read
Reasons Why Chile is the Best Country in Latin America
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Reasons Why Chile is the Best Country in Latin America

A thin sliver of the western coast of South America, Chile is rarely the first country to come to mind when thinking of the most enticing countries in Latin America.

Craig O'Callaghan · Oct 31, 2017 · 4 min read
Why You Should Study Medicine in Eastern Europe
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Why You Should Study Medicine in Eastern Europe

If you want to study medicine abroad, it can be hard to choose the right study destination and university – there are more than 500 institutions in the latest QS World University Rankings by Subject 2017 for medicine alone.

Sabrina Collier · Oct 31, 2017 · 5 min read
How Much Does it Cost to Study in Chile?
Scholarships & Finance

How Much Does it Cost to Study in Chile?

Home to some of the most prestigious universities in Latin America (including this year’s number one in the QS Latin America University Rankings 2018, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile), Chile is a relatively affordable study destination and...

Sabrina Collier · Oct 30, 2017
Why You Should Study Environmental Policy In China
Where to Study

Why You Should Study Environmental Policy In China

What do the state of California and China have in common? You might not think a lot, but the US state and Asian superpower actually both have the resources, talent and resolve to tackle prescient environmental challenges.

Laura Bridgestock · Oct 24, 2017