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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.
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Perspectives
Rankings analysis, admissions guides, and university insights.
86-year-old Grandmother Becomes Oldest Ever Graduate from University of Bristol
An 86-year-old grandmother has become the oldest ever graduate from the University of Bristol after receiving her doctorate in education.
Cardiff the Most Affordable City in the UK for Students
Cardiff is the most affordable city in the UK to attend university, according to a new survey.
Top Universities in Germany: TUM vs LMU
Technische Universität München (TUM) and Ludwig-Maximilians - Universität München (LMU) are currently the two highest-ranked universities in Germany, according to the QS World University Rankings® 2018.
Oxford University Targeted in Fake Awards Scam
Ukrainian businessmen used the academic prestige of [[/universities/university-oxford|University of Oxford]] to sell fake awards and titles worth millions of pounds, [[https://www.thetimes.co.uk/edition/news/oxford-university-in-fake-awardsfarce-fh98...
More Oxford Students Graduate with a First than Cambridge Students
It’s an argument that’s been going on for over 800 years. Ever since the early days of the Oxbridge rivalry when the University of Cambridge was founded in the early 1200s, students at both venerable institutions have claimed to be the cleverest in...
How to Smarten Up Your Cover Letter
Without a doubt, the cover letter is the most annoying part of a job application. Sure, putting together your CV and tailoring it to each job is hard work, but nothing beats the monotony of writing cover letter after cover letter.
Top Universities In Mexico: UNAM Vs ITESM
Consistently the two highest-ranked universities in their country, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM) and Tecnológico de Monterrey (ITESM) will be at the top of your list if you want to study in Mexico.
More UK Students are Graduating With a First Than Ever Before
Students at UK universities are more likely than ever before to graduate with a first, with nearly a quarter of all students in 2016 receiving the highest grade possible.
Top Young Universities in Spain
The QS Top 50 Under 50 2018, a ranking of the top universities in the world under 50 years old, is here and six top young universities in Spain are included this year.
What to Do Now You’ve Graduated
You’ve spent the last three or more years studying for your degree, completed all your exams and handed in all your coursework. Now, your time at university is over and it’s time to have a think about what you want to do next.
UK University Applications Fall 4%
According to the latest data, university applications in the UK are down by more than 25,000 year on year, a 4% fall. It is the first decline in applications since tuition fees rose to £9,000 a year in 2012.
Best Universities in Mexico
The QS World University Rankings® 2018 features the world's best universities, 14 of which are in Mexico, with its top two ranked within the global top 200. Want to study in the land of hot food, salsa dancing and sombreros?