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How Much Does it Cost to Study in Australia?
Australia is one of the most popular study destinations in the world, hosting around 624,000 international students in 2017, 13 percent more than the year before.
How Much Does it Cost to Study in Germany?
In 2014, Germany’s 16 states abolished tuition fees for undergraduate students at all public German universities.
Could RUSA Enhance India’s World University Rankings?
Ashok Thakur, Higher Education Secretary for the Indian government’s Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), recently announced a plan to create more public universities out of existing colleges in India, reports The Economic Times.
Best Student Cities 2014: Top 10 for Employer Activity
Want to make sure your degree leads to strong international employment prospects? Then you may be interested to find out which cities’ graduates are in highest demand among employers.
Top Universities in Germany by State 2013/14
If you'd like to take a look at the latest version of this article, based on the QS World University Rankings 2015/16, visit this page. For the 2013/14 results, read on.
Top Universities in Australia by Region 2013/14
To see the latest version of this article based on the QS World University Rankings 2014/15, click here.
Obama’s Plan for US Higher Education Reform
Jane Playdon, QS education writer In August, President Obama proposed a plan for US higher education reform to combat the ever-rising cost of tuition fees, which have increased by an average of 250% over the last three decades as state funding has...
BRICS Countries in the QS World University Rankings
How competitive are the BRICS countries in higher education? Jane Playdon takes a look at the QS World University Rankings® 2013/2014, analyzing BRICS universities’ progress, and the key educational strengths of each country.
China, Japan, UK: University News
Our guide to the latest university news from around the world, on 16 September 2013.
Chile, Australia, China: University News
University students and workers marched through the streets of Santiago, Chile yesterday to demand changes in the education system, reports The Santiago Times.
Russia, Sweden, Liberia: University News
Anglia Ruskin University in the UK will be training managers of one of Russia’s biggest employers, Russian Railways, reports the BBC.
Will a Masters Degree Improve Your Employment Prospects?
While it is generally accepted that there’s a correlation between higher levels of education and better career opportunities, how much of an advantage does a master’s degree provide compared to an undergraduate qualification?