Study abroad: Destination Guides

Finding a university and a course that you like is usually the first hurdle when embarking on a study abroad adventure. Yet, another important consideration is the type of experience and lifestyle that you’re looking for. It’s easy to get caught up in the global reputation of an institution and the teaching quality of a course, but your learning environment is equally vital. It could be the difference between an enriching or disappointing study abroad experience.   Here,

With all of the changes that have occurred in the educational sphere and learning landscape since the start of the year, you can be forgiven for being a bit confused and struggling to keep up. This is especially true when it comes to one of the most significant developments, online learning. Many institutions are now offering various online learning models and options, but knowing what each is and if it would suit you can be tricky. From hybrid learning to blended learning, there are

We live in an increasingly connected and fast-moving world, with social media and the internet massively impacting the pace of how we all interact and work. This is also true within higher education, where online learning has enabled people to access academic programmes and degrees, where it may previously not have been possible. It’s kind of incredible that a student living in Pakistan for example can gain a qualification from a UK university without traveling there at all, don’t you

Employability is a key factor for many international students when researching where to study abroad. Students need to feel relatively confident that their course of study, selected institution and chosen destination will pay dividends when it comes to finding work. In a recent study of more than 10,000 graduates, 81% said they decided to study abroad to improve their chances of finding employment.   However, many countries around the world offer

Don't have long? You can find extracts from the interview at the bottom of this article to hear what the students said themselves...     What made you choose to study abroad? Justyna : I’ve always wanted to live in London because I came here for the first time when I was 16 for my work experience and I absolutely fell in love with London. After I finished high school in Poland I decided to try to apply for university in London

This year’s Times Higher Education University Rankings are out, and we’ve done some investigating to help you make sense of the results. The rankings indicate that US universities are coming out on top while the leading UK universities fall slightly behind and Asian universities are creeping up the rankings.   The Times Higher Education University Rankings 2020 includes nearly 1,400 institutions from 92 countries to provide students with a

You might be wondering; where do I begin with my university research? Well, one great way to start is by using league tables which assess and compare different institutions based on a variety of factors such as teaching quality, student satisfaction and graduate outcomes.   The Guardian’s latest league table for 2020 could be a useful resource for you if you’re thinking of studying in the UK. Find out which universities have risen in the ranks – and

Each year, Birkbeck, University of London offers 20 forced migrants’ access into higher education in the UK with their award-winning scheme, the Compass Project .   Birkbeck student Janahan Sivanathan, 26, began his studies with the Compass Project in 2017, starting with a law foundation course and progressing onto an LLB Law degree in 2018.   Janahan arrived in the UK in 2010 after fleeing from Sri Lanka, his home country, and was

Student blogger Irini Sala is an undergraduate international student at the University of Reading , studying Consumer Behaviour and Marketing . As part of her course, she is currently doing an industrial work placement at a media/marketing company in Cape Town, South Africa. Here are her top seven reasons for why YOU should think about studying abroad.   Let’s get something clear, deciding to study abroad is very exciting but not always easy. The