The release of the  QS World University Rankings  is always a significant and anticipated day in the life of any prospective international student. It's the day universities from around the world get their final exam results and ranking for the year. While some of the 1,400 universities on this year’s rankings will be familiar to you, you may also be surprised by the strong performance of institutions in Europe and Asia. Let’s take a closer look and analyse the rankings for

Why study abroad? 5.3 million international students choose to study abroad each year (UNESCO 2019). This leads us to wonder, why do so many students study outside of their home country? In this article, we explore some of the top reasons why students choose to qualify abroad. This list should help you decide on your next steps in higher education. Whether you’re thinking about studying at the undergraduate, postgraduate or PhD level, use our list of the top 10 reasons to study

Part of the package of being an international student is spending time researching and evaluating your university options. You’ll be looking for the most up to date information on courses, degrees, fees, accommodation and everything you can expect at a particular university. It’s good to have all of this information in one document, which is why a university prospectus is important. We explore what a university prospectus is, why they’re important and how you can use one effectively.

Are you considering going to university in Canada or Australia? Do you wonder what student life is like there? This article will give a better idea of what to expect. We investigate academic life, campus life and the student culture you can expect.   Academic life   In both Canada and Australia , university students are expected to be independent in life but also when it comes to studying. Students are given a great deal of

With a shared history and many cultural similarities, it's not surprising that the United Kingdom and the United States are often compared. For international students who haven’t had much experience with either country, it could be easy to assume that there is little difference between the two.     While these two countries have a lot in common, they also differ significantly in some areas. One of these areas

Investigating and researching your study abroad journey can be exciting and energizing. Sometimes there is an expectation that it’s always like that. You may think you need to be positive, enthusiastic, and focused 100 per cent of the time. However, it is normal to feel anxious, overwhelmed or confused. You are not alone. With the number of options and choices available, from degree courses to destinations, making sense of it all isn’t always easy. We've got some

It’s that time of year again for the top universities to vie for a coveted position on the  Times Higher Education World University Rankings , also known as THE Rankings . The 2022 rankings mark an even more extensive evaluation of higher education institutions than 2021, with 1,600 universities from 99 countries included. This year’s rankings have also considered the influence of Covid-19 in the performance and trends within higher education. Let's jump right

Each year when the QS World University Rankings are released, we expect to see the same institutions within the top three and five positions. From 2019 to 2021 the top three places have been dominated by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (1 st ), Stanford University (2 nd ) and Harvard University (3 rd ). However, in 2022, there have been notable shifts.     While MIT celebrates its 10 th year in first position, Harvard University

World-leading universities, expert lecturers and internationally renowned, Europe is a diverse part of the world offering a range of unique study abroad experiences for international students. As European universities are recognised around the globe for high-quality education and research, qualifying a top institution in Europe can boost your employability prospects and provide you with a fulfilling educational experience.    What makes studying