Grad School News
The GMAT Math – How to achieve a top score?
Dr. Joern Meissner, Academic Director, Manhattan Review Considering a Masters degree or a PhD program is a big step, but before you can even begin studying at a top graduate school, you need to sit a test – the GMAT. QS topgradschool.com has got the top tips to get a top score in the GMAT Math. [more]
Introduction to Modern Languages
In an increasingly globalized world, the need for graduates with not only the ability to communicate in other languages, but also a cultural and historic understanding of other societies is becoming an invaluable tool in both academic, and non-academic arenas. [more]
Introduction to Psychology
Psychology is the study of people: how they think, how they act, react and interact. It is concerned with all aspects of behavior and the thoughts, feelings and motivations underlying such behavior. Psychology uses scientific methods to test and prove its theories on human behavior and using this... [more]
Postcard from... Hamilton, New Zealand
QS Topgraduate speaks with Wei Lou on her experience of studying abroad in Middle Earth. [more]
View from the top: graduate engineering opportunities at Alcatel Lucent
Embarking on a Masters or PhD is a big investment of time and money so you want to be sure your employable at the end of it. QS Top Grad School spoke with Houston Spencer from Alcatel Lucent about graduate recruitment, top talent and leadership. [more]
View from the top: Prof. Subra Suresh, Dean of MIT School of Engineering
Professor Subra Suresh is one of five School Deans at MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) and is the newest in his position as head of one of the most prestigious higher education institutions focusing on engineering anywhere in the world. Formerly the Ford Professor of Engineering in the... [more]
Study in Canada
So often, students place Australia, the UK or the US as their top study destinations for Masters or PhD-level international study, yet Canada offers an educational system that is well-known for the academic quality of its graduate degree programs and an enjoyable and relaxed place to live. For an... [more]
World credit crunch makes a Masters in Finance more relevant than ever
The most cursory of glances across the headlines over the last few months will have left an impression on those interested in finance and business. The “credit crunch,” a slow down in the global economy, increasing concerns over the viability of some of the world’s largest banks - not to mention... [more]
The future of Energy Studies
Are you the kind of person who is concerned about the way the environment works, and is intrigued by the mind-boggling world of sustainable and renewable energy? If you have an undergraduate background in engineering, natural sciences, physics, or prior industry experience, then this could be your... [more]
Introduction to Medias and Communication
The media’s the most powerful entity on earth…Because they control the minds of the masses.
--Malcolm X [more]
Introduction to Engineering
Engineers are in hot demand. Salaries are soaring, skills are sought after and career opportunities are limitless.
Dr John Morton, Chief Executive of the Engineering and Technology Board (ETB) said so himself in the Plant and Works Engineering magazine when he stated that there was a growing need... [more]
Introduction to IT
Science is progressing rapidly, and new inventions are taking place of older ones as we speak. As technology advances and the world becomes a smaller place, the field of information technology seems to have a rosy future. With increasing demand for people in this sector, employers are willing to... [more]
Introduction to Mathematics
Have you ever been made fun of in class for the fact that your life revolves around numbers? Or picked on in school for being a math geek? Well, here’s your chance to get even! Figures have shown that today, mathematics graduates are the most well-paid of graduate jobs in other sectors. Besides,... [more]
Introduction to Finance
With the current economic scenario worldwide, the financial sector has a huge demand for experts – bankers, fund managers, multinational companies, securities firms, financial advisors. Graduate study in finance will enhance your career progression and is an investment which will fetch you quick... [more]
Introduction to Economics
The widely accepted modern day definition of economics is: “the science which studies human behaviour as a relationship between ends and scarce means which have alternative uses.” A branch of social science, economics studies the production, distribution and consumption of goods and services.... [more]


