From Paris to Cardiff: experiences of studying abroad in the UK
From coq au vin and merlot to leek soup and Brains beer, QS TopUniversities speaks with Auriane Sacoman, a French student studying abroad in Wales. [more]
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British Universities score top in world university rankings
The Times Higher-QS World University Rankings are out and again UK universities are well represented across all areas of study. With 32 of the world�s top 200 universities being British, the UK has shown its continued dedication to excellence in education. Only the US, which places 57 out of the... [more]
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Study abroad in the USA
With seven of the top ten in the Times Higher - QS World University Rankings, the USA offers a multitude of options and variations for those choosing to study abroad. [more]
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Top Universities Study Abroad Checklist
So you’ve made the excellent decision to study abroad. You may be going for a month, an entire semester, or maybe even a year. You’ve got your acceptance letter from your host university, have chosen your course(s) and are ready to have the experience of a lifetime. Luckily Top Universities has put... [more]
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The what, where, and how on student finance
The average UK student completing undergraduate studies will owe £12,000 upon graduation. Similarly high figures are said to haunt graduates of top universities in the US. So what is the answer to the longstanding question of how to manage student finance, pay off those debts and finally put to use... [more]
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International study in the US: a first-hand account
When friends and family came to visit Rory Carroll they had to bring Branston pickle and baked beans with them. That was what he missed of the UK while spending a year studying abroad in the US. [more]
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Fraternities and Sororities: the secret history of Greek societies
While the secretive worlds of fraternities and sororities are not too familiar outside of North America, within the US they play a large part in university life. If you are considering studying in the US either as an international student, or as part of a study abroad program for your university... [more]
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Life as an undergraduate student during “freshers week”
The first year of university brings freedom: no parents, no teachers, no curfew, but it also brings responsibility, and for many first-year undergraduate students, the lure of alcohol is too strong to resist. Binge drinking among university students is an all too common occurrence and as statistics... [more]
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An Educational Challenge
The UK government has another challenge on its hands – the New University Challenge, which will see 20 new university campuses open across the UK over the next six years. [more]
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Undergraduate applications on the rise
Applications to UK universities have increased by nearly nine per cent (8.9%) in 2008, according to figures released on February 14th by UCAS, the UK university admissions service. 430,489 students applied for a full-time undergraduate course before 15 January this year, 35,182 more than last year.... [more]
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Subject Guide: Earth Sciences
If you prefer wellies to high heels, or raincoats to dinner jackets, then the earth sciences are for you. As an earth scientist you’re more likely to get your hands dirty collecting samples out in the field than you would if you were an accountant in an office. If you like adventure and can handle... [more]
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Study Tips for Exams
It’s that time again. Say goodbye to fingernails, goodbye to your social life and goodbye to sleep. Exams are looming – but don’t start stressing just yet. QS Top Universities has put together the top 10 study tips you’ll need to get the results you want. [more]
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Top 10 Tips for distance learning success
The advantages of distance learning are quite clear. There are many reasons why you might not want or be able to leave your country, city, or home. Distance learning is more affordable than attending a top university, as you don�t have to worry about costs of moving house, travel, or finding... [more]
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Subject Guide: Social Sciences
For centuries people have been fascinated by science, trying to understand how our natural environment works around us. We�ve walked on the moon, cracked the atom and managed to fly through the air, but what about the people we live with? Do we understand them? Do we really know what they want? Do... [more]
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Distance Learning: Communications and Information Systems Technician
Chris Hull's textbooks go with him everywhere: on the plane, into the desert and to the top of mountains. As a Corporal in the Royal Air Force, distance learning was the only viable option for Chris, but he's passing with flying colours. Here, he tells QS Top Universities about his experience. [more]
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Student Survival Guide