Grad School News
LL.M. study in the U.S.: Why, what and how?
This article offers a brief overview of the reasons for doing an LL.M. in the U.S., discusses the core of the educational experience, and offers guidance on deciding which U.S. LL.M. program to attend. [more]
How to find a graduate program that's right for you
The decision to attend graduate school is only the first step in what may seem to be a long, and at times frustrating, journey. In fact, some would argue the truly difficult decisions are yet to come. With over 400 English programs and 300 Chemistry programs, just to name a few, it can be rather... [more]
Introduction to Creative Arts
Turning a hobby into a job is what we all dream of doing, but for many of us work is work and play comes at the end of the day. However, for those with a love for the creative arts, there’s no such thing as work. Creative arts graduates get paid to play. [more]
Identifying Quality in Graduate Business Programs
The opportunities for graduate management education in the coming years—perhaps even decades—are very promising. Across every region of the world, graduate business programs, and specialist masters degrees in particular, continue to expand and evolve as competition between schools intensifies. [more]
Using international rankings to help choose a Masters or PhD
People love rankings. Even the people who hate rankings love rankings… or so it would seem by the amount of time they spend talking and writing about them. And not just university rankings, but schools, celebrities downloaded, TV shows, hospitals, footballers, rich people – you name it and there... [more]
Graduate study opportunities in the USA
More than 200,000 international students chose to study at US universities and grad schools last year, with graduate applications beginning to exceed pre-September 11 levels. So why is the USA the most popular study abroad destination for international graduate students? [more]
Graduate UK: World-class Masters degrees and PhD programs for international students
The number of international students choosing the UK for their graduate programs has increased every year for the last five years. With an enviable reputation for quality programs delivering qualifications recognised the world over, it’s no surprise that the UK is the number one choice for students... [more]
Graduate study in Spain
Spain plays host to some of the oldest universities in the world and the tradition of higher education provides an important factor in more international students considering Spain as a destination for their graduate studies. Tim Rogers investigates what Spain has to offer international students... [more]
Why more international graduate students are choosing to study in the Netherlands
Images of The Netherlands are common, from clogs and tulips to vibrant Amsterdam and an open and welcoming society. But these traditional perceptions of the country hide a much more interesting story, one of excellent universities and an international reputation for research and development in... [more]
Europe: Your graduate destination
More international students choose Europe as a destination for their graduate programs than any other region in the world today. Though the UK has been the focus for many students interested in the shorter taught Masters degrees offered by the universities and colleges there, more countries than... [more]
Access all areas: distance learning graduate education
Whether a career path or lack of financial means prevents you from travelling overseas for your graduate education all is not lost. With increasing numbers of graduate programs offered at a distance and quality assurance mechanisms keeping pace with such new developments, perhaps transnational... [more]
Asia and Australasia: Emerging destinations for international graduate students
For the last ten years, international graduate students have been attracted to Australia and New Zealand, benefiting from their high quality universities and colleges and exciting and modern cultures. In more recent years, however, the countries that go to make up the Pacific Rim have also begun to... [more]
Funding international graduate study
More questions are asked at education fairs, interviews and seminars about ways in which a prospective graduate student might fund their one or two year Masters programs or their period of research than any other matter related to graduate education. Whether you have chosen a shortlist of... [more]
Making the most of attending an education fair
Visiting university representatives at an education fair is an increasingly important part of choosing where to study for a postgraduate qualification. Tim Rogers, international marketing consultant for the QS World Grad School Tour – the leading series of international postgraduate education fairs... [more]


