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Top Nursing Schools in 2017
Rankings Articles

Top Nursing Schools in 2017

Starting last year, the QS World University Rankings by Subject now includes a ranking of the world’s 100 top nursing schools, based on a methodology which assesses academic and employer reputation.

Sabrina Collier · Mar 30, 2017 · 3 min read
Cost of Tuition Stops US Students from Attending First Choice College
University News

Cost of Tuition Stops US Students from Attending First Choice College

A new study suggests thousands of young Americans give up on their dreams every year to save money, with 40% of Americans who reject an offer from their first-choice college or university doing so for financial reasons.

Craig O'Callaghan · Mar 29, 2017 · 3 min read
Top Universities for Mathematics in 2017
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Top Universities for Mathematics in 2017

The QS World University Rankings by Subject includes a ranking of the 400 top universities for mathematics around the world, using global surveys of academics and employers, as well as data on research citations, to compare universities (find out...

Sabrina Collier · Mar 29, 2017 · 6 min read
7 Reasons Why Oxford is Better Than Cambridge
Admissions & Choosing

7 Reasons Why Oxford is Better Than Cambridge

Written by Felix Rante So, you have narrowed down your choices. eliminated the Ivy league colleges from your list of potential study destinations and been left with only two: Oxford and Cambridge.

QS Staff Writer · Mar 28, 2017
Top Performing Arts Schools in 2017
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Top Performing Arts Schools in 2017

Since last year, the QS World University Rankings by Subject has included a ranking of the world’s 100 top performing arts schools, a combination of comprehensive universities and dedicated institutions which specialize in this field.

Sabrina Collier · Mar 28, 2017 · 4 min read
Top Veterinary Schools in 2017
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Top Veterinary Schools in 2017

The QS World University Rankings by Subject includes a ranking of the world’s 50 top veterinary science schools, based on a methodology which considers employer and academic reputations as well as universities’ research impact.

Sabrina Collier · Mar 27, 2017 · 3 min read
Literally the Only News Worth Remembering From This Week
University News

Literally the Only News Worth Remembering From This Week

Written by Sabrina Collier and Mathilde Frot This week, to put it mildly, could have been better.

QS Staff Writer · Mar 24, 2017 · 9 min read
Top Universities for Politics & International Studies in 2017
Rankings Articles

Top Universities for Politics & International Studies in 2017

If you’re thinking of establishing a career in politics or international relations, you may be wondering which university is for you.

Sabrina Collier · Mar 24, 2017 · 5 min read
8 Great Things About Being a Mature Student at University
Studying Abroad

8 Great Things About Being a Mature Student at University

Written by Anna Gevorgyan Your first moments at university in a fast-paced city can be terrifying, especially if you come from somewhere far smaller and less diverse.

QS Staff Writer · Mar 23, 2017 · 4 min read
Singapore is the Most Expensive City in the World
University News

Singapore is the Most Expensive City in the World

Looking for somewhere cheap to study? Singapore probably isn’t the place for you then, as the Asian city has been ranked the most expensive city in the world to live in for the fourth consecutive year, according to the results of The Economist's...

Sabrina Collier · Mar 23, 2017 · 3 min read
Top Dental Schools in 2017
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Top Dental Schools in 2017

Click here to find out what scholarships you could get to study at the top 10 dental schools in 2019, or click here to view the full table.

Sabrina Collier · Mar 23, 2017 · 1 min read
Top Universities for Accounting & Finance in 2017
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Top Universities for Accounting & Finance in 2017

Released annually, the QS World University Rankings by Subject includes a ranking of the top 200 universities in the field of accounting and finance.

Sabrina Collier · Mar 22, 2017 · 5 min read