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Top 10 Universities in Latin America 2018
Rankings Articles

Top 10 Universities in Latin America 2018

Read on for a look at the 10 top universities in Latin America this year, or click here to view the full rankings table. You can find out more about studying in Latin America with our complete guide.

Hayden Young · Oct 16, 2017 · 5 min read
Things to Know About Studying in the Middle East
Where to Study

Things to Know About Studying in the Middle East

Want to study in the Middle East? Depending on where you’re from, you might experience some culture shock.

Sabrina Collier · Oct 16, 2017 · 4 min read
International Scholarships to Study in the Middle East
Scholarships & Finance

International Scholarships to Study in the Middle East

A fairly new addition to the QS World University Rankings by Region, the newly released QS Arab Region University Rankings this year now features 122 universities.

Laura Tucker · Oct 13, 2017 · 5 min read
QS ISS Survey
Scholarships & Finance

QS ISS Survey

Welcome to the QS International Student Survey. Each year we’re able to produce some of the most thorough, relevant and insightful data on international education trends through surveys such as this.

Hayden Young · Oct 11, 2017 · 1 min read
Why International Students Are Choosing Russia
Where to Study

Why International Students Are Choosing Russia

Soaring tuition fees and a sluggish job market in Europe are driving students to Russia, where over 5,000 international students enrolled this year to Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University.

Hayden Young · Oct 6, 2017 · 3 min read
Which Top UK Universities Have the Cheapest Postgraduate Fees for International Students?
Where to Study

Which Top UK Universities Have the Cheapest Postgraduate Fees for International Students?

If you want to study in the UK at postgraduate level, it’s an unfortunate fact that fees are high – even more so for international students.

Sabrina Collier · Oct 5, 2017 · 4 min read
Don't Just Wing It: How To Get Hired By Airbus
Careers Advice

Don't Just Wing It: How To Get Hired By Airbus

Think you’d like to take to the skies after university and work for one of the biggest aerospace companies in the world?

Hayden Young · Oct 4, 2017 · 4 min read
Do's and Don'ts When Choosing a Postgraduate Degree
Admissions & Choosing

Do's and Don'ts When Choosing a Postgraduate Degree

If you’re looking to study a postgraduate degree, deciding on a program isn’t always easy.

Sabrina Collier · Oct 3, 2017
The Top 20 Safest Campuses in the US in 2017
Where to Study

The Top 20 Safest Campuses in the US in 2017

Going to college or university can be daunting enough without having to worry about being a victim of crime or violence.

Mathilde Frot · Oct 3, 2017 · 5 min read
How to Fund a PhD in the UK if You Can't Afford to Do it Yourself
Where to Study

How to Fund a PhD in the UK if You Can't Afford to Do it Yourself

First of all, congratulations! If you’re reading this, we’re assuming you’ve received an offer for a place on a PhD program in the UK.

Mathilde Frot · Oct 2, 2017 · 4 min read
How to Get into a Top Grad School, According to an Admissions Officer
Where to Study

How to Get into a Top Grad School, According to an Admissions Officer

You’ll find a lot of advice on the internet with “simple hacks” outlining how to get into a top grad school, but only very rarely will you hear from admissions officers themselves.

Sourced from the web · Oct 2, 2017
Things You’ll Only Understand If You’re a Literature Student
Courses

Things You’ll Only Understand If You’re a Literature Student

Remember all those clichés in movies and YA novels about college cliques or stereotypes? Well, they’re not all completely off the mark.

QS Staff Writer · Sep 28, 2017 · 3 min read