Grad School News
How the recession is affecting graduate recruitment?
It's tough graduating in the middle of a recession. Media reports of cuts in graduate vacancies can plunge you into despair while good economic news gives you a surge of optimism. David Williams helps chart a course through the sea of conflicting information. [more]
Alumni profile: Masters degree in International Economics
“An anglo-saxon style of bachelors degree might not be enough for those with a big thirst for studying,” says Angela Bulgari. [more]
Australia: Go down under for your graduate studies
Australian universities are among the most successful at attracting international students. It’s not hard to see why: it’s an eclectic and magical country offering internationally-recognized courses. [more]
View from the Top: Dr Pari Sara Shirazi, New York University, Tisch School of the Arts Asia
With research-led academic departments in areas as diverse as film making, theatre, dance, cinema studies and theatre design attracting international students to the heart of New York’s artistic community [more]
Funding for graduate programs still available for international students
With talk of the global recession, mounting debts and bank collapses dominating the daily news, is there really a chance that you will find funding for a masters or PhD degree in the coming year? [more]
Move on up to the European North
While the Nordic countries may be known for their cold climate, the welcome foreign students receive is nothing short of warm. The countries have a reputation for open and well-organised societies and excellently efficient graduate degree programs. [more]
Student profile: PhD in post-Soviet politics
The Russian PhD student speaks with Topgradschool.com about research, movies and university professors.
View from the Top: Jo Ritzen, Rector of Maastricht University.
Maastricht University, in the south of The Netherlands is regarded as one of the most dynamic, innovative and successful universities in Europe. [more]
Improve the health of nations
Global health issues such as AIDS, Influenza A virus subtype H1N1, commonly referred to as “swine flu” and SARS have woken the world up to the importance of public health. [more]
View from the Top : Meet the dean of SIPA, professor John H Coatsworth
International affairs and issues of public policy dominate the world’s headlines on a daily basis. So, has there ever been a better time to consider a graduate program in one of these specialized, yet highly interdisciplinary, academic subjects? [more]
Alumni profile: Master's degree in Environment, Politics and Globalization
Reputation and research were key for Rasmus Valanko when he began looking for a university to study his masters degree at. Six months later, the Finnish student had enrolled in a postgrad qualification at King’s College London. He speaks with Topgradschool.com about the value of his masters... [more]
Singapore: Study in a multicultural environment
Singapore is both comfortable and cosmopolitan. GAN ENG KHOON, Deputy Director in the Office of Admissions at National University of Singapore, tells us about life for a post-graduate there. [more]
An international education at home: Distance learning graduate education
Distance learning isn’t for everyone: it requires self-discipline and determination. But for those whose personal or work commitments prevent them from attending a residential school, distance learning can offer a valid and flexible alternative. [more]
Student profile: PhD in Human Development and Distribution
Accepted to some of the top universities in the UK, Japanese student Tadashi Hirai had a choice of where to study for his PhD program. He speaks with topgradschool.com about life as an international student on the other side of the world. [more]
Art and Design: driving the technological renaissance
A plethora of different jobs can be found within the world of art and design, says JAMES DONALD. The only problem is, so many people are after them. Design, photography, fashion, journalism, music, theatre, fine art, illustration. Just some of the wide range of courses covered by the art and design... [more]
