Global Education News
QS Campus Visit January 2007 - Hong Kong Polytechnic University
In the middle of this whistle stop tour of 11 Asia Pacific cities to present the World University Rankings, it was very pleasant to have a weekend off… in Hong Kong. Hong Kong is a vibrant and cosmopolitan city and seems to have a running competition with Tokyo as to which city can have more neon... [more]
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QS Campus Visit January 2007 - Korea Advanced Institute of Science & Technology
I arrived in Seoul on January 7th to find snow on the ground. The train service down to Daejeon is exceptional and very quick given the distances involved. Upon arrival at the main campus of KAIST we were met with a full schedule for our visit involving not only the opportunity to present the THES –... [more]
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2006 Peer Review Response Analysis
The Peer Review currently forms 40% of the weightings applied by the Times Higher Education Supplement to the various indicators included in the THES - QS World University Rankings. This article outlines the breakdown of the 3,703 respondents included in the Peer Review in the 2006 results. [more]
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Making the most of a university open day
No matter what country you live in or where you want to study abroad, almost all universities interested in encouraging students to come and study their study abroad degree programs now offer open days to students and parents alike. [more]
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Methodology: The Peer Review
As the "centrepiece" of the THES - QS World University Rankings the Peer Review is the inspiration for a lot of questions. [more]
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Selection of the initial list
One of the most frequently asked questions we receive regarding the THES - QS World University Rankings is how we came up with the intitial list of 500+ institutions [more]
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How big is the issue of student debt?
Student finance - a major concern for anyone at university or choosing to study abroad. So just how big is the issue and what is the reality? [more]
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Study abroad in Sweden
Free tuition, internationally recognized universities, and Abba! The varied cultural and natural landscape of Sweden makes it a popular choice with international students. [more]
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Study abroad in Norway
Norway offers a host of undergraduate and graduate study abroad programs taught in English, and as such, has become a firm favourite for international students. [more]
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Study abroad in Finland
Finland is becoming a popular study abroad destination, with its education system recognised in the THE-QS World University Rankings and it's lifestyle appealing to students from all over the globe . [more]
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University tips for parents - safety and support
For a parent who has a son or daughter considering international study, or who may already be studying overseas, it is only natural that you will have endless worries and thoughts running through your head. Our aim here is to put your mind at ease. [more]
International student health
The same rules generally apply to your health as an international student as they would at home. With the right research and planning, not to mention making sure you have medical cover, you are unlikely to encounter any problems out of the ordinary. This is a quick guide to international students’... [more]
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University tips for parents - staying in touch
Nowadays, distance is not a barrier to communication. The only barrier you may encounter is time, where differing time zones may make it slightly more difficult to arrange a suitable time to talk. [more]
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THES - QS World University Rankings 2006 - Rankings 201-520
Positions 201-520 in the THES - QS World University Rankings 2006. Click the institute names to be directed to the profile of the chosen university. [more]
THES - QS World University Rankings 2006 - Top 200 Universities
Discover the brand new Top 200 THES - QS World University Rankings. How do they compare to last year's rankings? And who is number one? Click the institute names to be directed to the profile of the chosen university. [more]
