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.
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.
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.
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...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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...
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.
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.