Perspectives & Insights

Perspectives

Rankings analysis, admissions guides, and university insights.

All Articles
Breathtaking Instagram Shots of the World’s Top 10 Universities
Rankings Articles

Breathtaking Instagram Shots of the World’s Top 10 Universities

Every summer, the world’s best universities clamber up the QS World University Rankings® 2018.

Mathilde Frot · Jun 23, 2017 · 7 min read
Top UK Universities Perform Poorly in Controversial New Ranking
University News

Top UK Universities Perform Poorly in Controversial New Ranking

As if there weren’t enough university rankings out there already, the UK government has introduced another one and several top UK universities have performed poorly.

Craig O'Callaghan · Jun 22, 2017 · 7 min read
How to Get into Medical School in the UK
Courses

How to Get into Medical School in the UK

Make sure you’re fully prepared and do your research thoroughly. Draw up a list and make sure you visit the schools to get a feel for the place.

Zoe Wong · Jun 20, 2017 · 3 min read
Over Half of Italian Students Plan to Keep Studying After Graduation
University News

Over Half of Italian Students Plan to Keep Studying After Graduation

Over half of Italian BSc students would consider continuing their studies after graduation instead of entering the workplace, according to a new survey.

Craig O'Callaghan · Jun 19, 2017 · 2 min read
8 Unbelievable Jobs in Sport if You're Not an Athlete
Courses

8 Unbelievable Jobs in Sport if You're Not an Athlete

Emlyon business school graduate Matthieu Martin, went on to work for as a brand manager for the ski sportswear brand Créations Fusalp. Matthieu is responsible for managing their public image and fostering consumer brand loyalty.

Sourced from the web · Jun 19, 2017 · 3 min read
Top Public Universities In The US: Michigan Or UC Berkeley?
Admissions & Choosing

Top Public Universities In The US: Michigan Or UC Berkeley?

Many of the top universities in the US are private. MIT, Harvard, Stanford, Yale, Caltech, Princeton…the list goes on. Public universities are often a cheaper option though, and there are some very strong public universities to choose from.

Zoe Wong · Jun 16, 2017 · 7 min read
Economics Graduates are Paid the Highest Salaries
University News

Economics Graduates are Paid the Highest Salaries

Economics graduates are the highest-paid in the UK, according to new information from the Department of Education.

Sabrina Collier · Jun 16, 2017 · 5 min read
University College London Targeted by Ransomware Hackers
University News

University College London Targeted by Ransomware Hackers

University College London has been the target of a “major” ransomware attack, similar in nature to the one which recently crippled computer systems in the UK National Health Service.

Craig O'Callaghan · Jun 16, 2017 · 2 min read
Top Universities in New Zealand 2018
Rankings Articles

Top Universities in New Zealand 2018

Eight top universities in New Zealand are included among the world’s best in the QS World University Rankings® 2018, of which five are in the global top 300 – with several institutions improving their positions this year.

Sabrina Collier · Jun 12, 2017 · 3 min read
Top US Universities by State 2018
Rankings Articles

Top US Universities by State 2018

Over 150 US universities are included in the QS World University Rankings®, published earlier this month, and any of them would be a fantastic choice of study destination.

Craig O'Callaghan · Jun 12, 2017 · 14 min read
Did Young Voters Decide the 2017 UK General Election?
University News

Did Young Voters Decide the 2017 UK General Election?

Oh, so who saw that coming? The UK general election was called by Prime Minister Theresa May in order to secure a larger mandate before Brexit negotiations, but it ended with no party winning an overall majority in the House of Commons.

Craig O'Callaghan · Jun 9, 2017 · 4 min read
Top Universities in Australia 2018
Rankings Articles

Top Universities in Australia 2018

37 Australian universities are included among the world’s best in the 2018 edition of the QS World University Rankings®, two more than last year.

Sabrina Collier · Jun 7, 2017 · 5 min read