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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.
Rounding Up the Heroes and Villains From This Week's Headlines
It's been a week of seismic changes around the world, from new presidents in South Korea and France to a shock dismissal at the FBI.
The Hottest Jobs in 2020
Disruptive technologies, climate change, robotics, natural resource constraints, renewable energy, the sharing economy, cloud computing, big data, and an aging population: these are just some of the forces shaping how people work today and the...
Why Doing a Foundation Program Might Be a Really Good Idea
Human beings progress through life at their own pace, so don’t worry if you haven’t yet met the entry requirements for your first choice-university. Your dream of studying at a top-ranked establishment doesn’t have to be over.
Six Reasons to Choose a FAME Subject at EDHEC Business School
If you’re looking for a master’s program at a reputable business school that will enhance your CV and help you land your dream job, a FAME (finance, accountancy, management and economics) specialization at EDHEC Business School might be for you.
7 Admissions Hacks To Get Into Your Dream Master’s
“Getting offered a place on your master’s program of choice is a competitive and selective process.
Revision Tips and Eating Chips: This Week’s Headlines
Written by Sabrina Collier and Craig O'Callaghan Ideally, at this time of year, you want there to be as few distractions from your revision and essays as possible.
Medical Degrees: Regional Differences
Medical degrees vary significantly in different countries. The most obvious difference is that while in countries like the UK and Australia it’s possible to enroll on a medical degree as soon as you leave secondary school, in...
Over Half of UK Students Are Paying at Least £100 a Week on Rent
Ever feel like your maintenance loan each term disappears from your bank account before you know it? Well, maybe your landlord is to blame. According to University Cribs, 51.8% of UK students pay more than £100 in rent each week.
Things To Do in London for Free
London is undeniably a great city for students. It’s diverse, multicultural, engaging, creativity-boosting and, unfortunately, money-draining.
UK University Tuition Fees to Rise with Inflation Each Year
The UK Parliament has passed a last-minute bill allowing British universities to raise tuition fees each year until 2020.
Flying Cars, Aliens and 100 Days of Trump: What You Missed This Week
This weekend marks 100 days of the presidency of Donald Trump. That's not the craziest bit of news this week. Read on for our weekly recap, full of aliens, flying cars and mysterious lights named Steve.
Top Universities in Germany by Subject 2017
Want to study at one of the top universities in Germany? Well, fortunately, there are lots to choose from. The QS World University Rankings® features 43 German universities in the latest edition – only the US and the UK are represented more often.