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Why I Decided to Help Girls in Africa Learn STEM Subjects
Courses

Why I Decided to Help Girls in Africa Learn STEM Subjects

Engineering graduate Tina Taylor (pictured above, center, wearing blue) first became aware of the importance of promoting education as a teenager.

Zoe Wong · Sep 15, 2017 · 4 min read
How a Scholarship Could Change Your Life
Scholarships & Finance

How a Scholarship Could Change Your Life

Scholarships can change the course of your life, allowing you to study in other cities or countries and taking your life in exciting new directions.

Sourced from the web · Sep 7, 2017
Which Degrees Do Employers Value Most?
Careers Advice

Which Degrees Do Employers Value Most?

Whether or not you have a career plan in mind, knowing that your degree will lead to a successful job after graduation is crucial — especially as tuition costs continue to rise.

QS Staff Writer · Sep 6, 2017 · 4 min read
Comparing World University Rankings: THE, QS and Shanghai
University News

Comparing World University Rankings: THE, QS and Shanghai

Today, the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2018 was released, with the University of Oxford remaining in first place for a second consecutive year.

Craig O'Callaghan · Sep 5, 2017 · 7 min read
University of Oxford Tops the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2018
University News

University of Oxford Tops the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2018

The University of Oxford has been crowned the best university in the world in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2018.

Craig O'Callaghan · Sep 5, 2017 · 2 min read
10 of the Best Australian Universities for Graduate Employability in 2018
Rankings Articles

10 of the Best Australian Universities for Graduate Employability in 2018

There are 21 Australian universities featured in this year’s QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2018, a ranking aiming to celebrate the institutions producing the most employable graduates, based on a methodology which considers each university’s...

Sabrina Collier · Sep 1, 2017 · 5 min read
10 of the Best Canadian Universities for Graduate Employability in 2018
Rankings Articles

10 of the Best Canadian Universities for Graduate Employability in 2018

The results of the QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2018 are in, and 18 Canadian universities are featured among the world’s best for producing the most employable graduates.

Sabrina Collier · Sep 1, 2017 · 4 min read
10 of the Best European Universities for Graduate Employability 2018
Rankings Articles

10 of the Best European Universities for Graduate Employability 2018

Want to study in Europe? Knowing you’ll find your dream job after graduation is vital when deciding where to study, so you might like to consider the latest QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2018, with a total of 208 European universities featured...

Zoe Wong · Sep 1, 2017 · 4 min read
10 of the Best UK Universities for Graduate Employability 2018
Rankings Articles

10 of the Best UK Universities for Graduate Employability 2018

There are 47 UK universities featured in the QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2018, including 14 in the global top 100. Unsurprisingly, given their highly respected reputations, the list below is led by Oxbridge.

Sabrina Collier · Sep 1, 2017 · 4 min read
What Skills Will You Need in the Future?
Careers Advice

What Skills Will You Need in the Future?

Flash forward ten years. Where are you working? With any luck, the answer will be in the career of your dreams. However, increasing reports of automation and an ever-changing workforce have many of us scurrying in search of security and stability.

QS Staff Writer · Sep 1, 2017 · 4 min read
10 Places Where You Can Study in English for Under $5,000 a Year
Studying Abroad

10 Places Where You Can Study in English for Under $5,000 a Year

It’s well known that one of the many benefits of studying abroad is the opportunity to learn a new language, but that doesn’t always mean you want to study in a foreign language – especially if it’s hugely different from your own, or your course...

Chloe Lane · Aug 31, 2017 · 13 min read
Is Playing American Football at College Dangerous?
Where to Study

Is Playing American Football at College Dangerous?

It may be one of the most popular sports in America, but if you’re planning to play full-contact football at college, you might want to think again.

Mathilde Frot · Aug 30, 2017 · 3 min read