XuanXiao
Perspectives
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.
Perspectives & Insights
Perspectives
Rankings analysis, admissions guides, and university insights.
How I Won A $4,000 Scholarship for Grad School
Qualifying for a scholarship or bursary to cover the costs of attending university is every student’s dream. Often, this means filling out never-ending application forms, proving your eligibility for financial support or taking additional tests.
Sleeping Astronauts and the Week’s Other Big Stories
In the past seven days, a British politician threatened to go to war with Spain over Gibraltar, Republicans in the US threatened to go “nuclear” and force through the nomination of Supreme Court Justice Gorsuch, and Pepsi threatened to offend...
Top Universities for Social Sciences and Management
Want to study a social science degree or management course at one of the world’s top universities?
Bernie Sanders Has a Plan for Free College Tuition
Donald Trump may be president, but Senator Bernie Sanders isn’t giving up on his radical plan to make college and university education free.
Top Universities for Natural Sciences
Included in the QS World University Rankings by Subject is a ranking of over 500 of the world’s top universities in the broad subject area of natural sciences, based on a methodology which assesses research impact, employer reputation and academic...
Top Universities for Medicine and Life Sciences
The QS World University Rankings by Subject includes a ranking of 500 of the world’s top universities in the field of life sciences and medicine, based on a methodology which assesses research impact and employer/academic reputations.
US Student Loan Forgiveness Program May Be Cancelled
Over 550,000 US graduates have taken advantage of a Department of Education scheme which promises to repay graduates' remaining student loan debt if they work for 10 years in a public service job.
Top Universities for Arts and Humanities
The QS World University Rankings by Subject includes a ranking of more than 500 of the world’s top universities for the broad subject area of arts and humanities, based on a methodology which assesses employer and academic reputations as well as...
6 Ways Studying International Relations Could Help You Change the World
Unless you’ve been living in a cave for the past year or unwittingly cancelled your TV and internet subscription, you’ve probably noticed the world isn’t doing particularly well at the moment.
Sexy Dinosaurs, and Everything Else Important From This Week
Been too busy to keep up with the week's news? Allow us to bring you up to speed with everything important (and some slightly-less-important dinosaur-related news) from the last seven days in less than five minutes.
Top Universities for Physics & Astronomy in 2017
The QS World University Rankings by Subject features a ranking of the top universities for physics and astronomy, extended this year to now feature over 500 institutions from around the world.
England's Tuition Fees Are Now the Most Expensive in the World
Tuition fees in England are now the most expensive in the world, according to a new study.