10 of the best universities in the world for employability

The second university from the UK to feature in our list, Coventry University offers “career-focused” education to all its students and helps graduates find work through its dedicated recruitment agency thefutureworks. The agency connects graduates with local employers, such as Serco Integrated Services, ACS and ExactLogistics. 

The University of Los Andes in Colombia provides an interdisciplinary education that ensures students graduate with the skills required in a modern workplace. As well as possessing a strong research focus, the university and its students also benefit from a vast international network of employers and other institutions. 

The University of Malaya (UM) is the oldest university in Malaysia and one of the most well-regarded too, having produced three Malaysian prime ministers among its alumni. The newly established Careers & Industrial Relationships unit at the university aims to provide students with career-related skills and to help them learn how to assess and compare different job opportunities. 

Studying in the US is often seen as a fantastic way to progress in your career and that’s certainly true at North Carolina State University. The university works with over 60 public and private partners on initiatives aimed to kick-start the local and national economies, and thousands of jobs across both the US can be linked to research originating from North Carolina State University. 

Located in the beautiful and historic city of Kyoto, Ritsumeikan University is one of four leading private universities in Japan. A wide range of career planning events occur on campus every year, with support services for international students offered in both English and Japanese. Students can take advantage of individual career counselling as well as workshops, networking events and seminars. 

RMIT University, located in the city of Melbourne, is frequently ranked among the world’s top universities for producing employable graduates. Today, its alumni community spans the globe and contains more than 280,000 members. Students also benefit from one of the largest career mentoring programs in Australia. 

Also known as the Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia, RUDN University began life as an institution offering higher education and career development opportunities to students from the Third World. Today, the university continues to offer learning and career pathways for international students, with internships available at Russian companies for all students. The university also holds regular careers events and conferences with global employers. 

The largest higher education institution in Jordan, the University of Jordan is well-placed to help its graduates enter the global workplace. Regular career counselling courses are offered by the university, and students can also take advantage of volunteering opportunities and Injaz Foundation