Study abroad

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Further your career prospects by studying abroad

Students and employers explain why international experience helps graduates get ahead in the workplace.

September 21 2015

Nakamise Shopping Street, Tokyo

Foreigners in Japan: student stories

International students in Japan and those who have already returned share their unusual stories and advice they wish they had known before going.

September 22 2015

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Where did you grow up? It could affect your choice of US university

Choosing where to study in the US is heavily determined by your background, according to new research.

October 13 2015

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The perks of studying in the Netherlands

Blogger Tobias Jones, studying for a Masters in the Netherlands, says the benefits outweigh any worries you might have about choosing to study abroad in the Netherlands.

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My journey to achieving my goals

An international postgraduate student in the UK shares her journey towards achieving her goal of making a difference in Nigeria.

February 9 2016

International collaboration

Cross-cultural experiences are the key to academic success: Q&A with PhD prizewinners

Researchers from Tokyo and the United States explain why and how international collaboration is so valuable for students and academics.

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Treatment of international students in UK to be investigated in formal inquiry

The Home Affairs Committee has announced a formal inquiry into the forced removal of international students accused of cheating on TOEIC English language tests.

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How could Brexit impact international students?

It's at least 2 years until the UK formally leaves the EU, but already there's an impact on students.

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What Brexit and Theresa May mean for German students

The impact of Brexit is strongly felt in Germany, explains a student blogger

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Survival guide for international students: your first 168 hours in the United States

A successful businessman who came to America as a young student shares his advice for incoming international students

September 13 2016

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Why do German students choose to study in the UK?

A German student at the University of Oxford analyses why German students love to study at British universities – and how Brexit might change this

November 2 2016

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Brexit not (yet) deterring European students from the UK

Data from Student.com about student interest in the UK show demand remains healthy despite Brexit concerns

January 11 2017

International student orientation vlog

Vlog: International student orientation week at Charles Darwin University, Australia

Follow international student Sunny Liu as she attends international student orientation week at Charles Darwin University, Australia 

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Expectations vs Reality in Berlin

Blogger Rebecca Heitlinger, on a year's break in Berlin from her studies at Oxford University, debunks three common myths about going abroad.

December 14 2015

Francesco's trusty items

An unexpected journey

One student's journey from Italy to China to Sweden, accompanied at all times by four trusted items.

December 21 2015

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Six tips to choose the right programme at the right school

A campus tour guide at a Canadian university offers six important tips to help make the right university decision.

February 1 2016

What I wish I'd known before going to university

What do you wish you had known before you started university?

Students from around the world share the advice they wish they had known before heading off to college

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College tuition fee scams: how international students can protect themselves

A tuition fee expert proposes common-sense steps students and their families can take to protect themselves against fraudulent tuition payment schemes.

November 7 2016

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How Greece is enticing more international students to its universities

Competition for the best international students is fierce, but Greek universities offer a mix of high-quality courses, rich culture and a climate that few other destinations can match

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Discover an English-language test that will help you achieve your study abroad dreams

All English-language tests are not created equal. Pearson’s tests are flexible, fair and fast

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Language no barrier to studying at the University of Alcalá in Spain

Students from all around the world head to Madrid to learn the planet’s second most widely spoken language

February 15 2022

Tulips and windmills in Netherlands

China’s regional hub for international students: BRICS & Emerging Economies rankings 2015-16

The best universities in 'emerging economies' are clustered in one country, quickly becoming a hub for international students

December 2 2015

Skyscrapers in Hong Kong

Discovering my passion at the University of Hong Kong

Vesta Eresta Jaya from Indonesia explains how stretching her comfort zone at the University of Hong Kong allowed her to gain valuable insight

January 13 2016

Historic garden at Ecole Polytechnique

The appeal of a ‘village atmosphere’ on campus

International students at the third best small university in the world, École Polytechnique in Paris, explain how the community environment benefits them

January 25 2016

University of Neuchatel

Choosing a small university

An Italian-Swiss student at the University of Neuchâtel describes his experience a university in the 2016 world's best small university ranking

January 25 2016

Florida Institute of Technology Miller Building

Opportunity and adventure at the Florida Institute of Technology

Students at the Florida Institute of Technology, ranked at number 17 in the world’s best small universities, explain how the university provides unique opportunities for them.

January 25 2016

Pavilion at Oregon Health and Science University

Finding my family at a small medical school

A nursing student originally from Hawaii says that Oregon Health & Science University, one of the world's best small universities, has given her a new family.

January 25 2016

Lyon

The unique charm of a tiny French university for a British student

Priced out of postgraduate study in the UK, a British student at ENS de Lyon reflects on the unfamiliar experience of attending a tiny university

January 27 2016

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The soaring cost of student living

The cost of living away from home in a big city to attend university is getting out of hand. Students from around the world share their stories.

January 28 2016

London School of Economics LSE

The international experience at the London School of Economics

A Canadian at the London School of Economics shares his experience as an international student and one of the world's most international universities.

February 2 2016

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Making the most of your university experience

An international student in Canada shares her tips on balancing academic, social and career aspirations at university

February 3 2016

Fa Yuen Street Market in Hong Kong

Do you need to know Chinese to study in Hong Kong?

An Indonesian student in Hong Kong explains what you can and cannot do without knowing the local language, Cantonese

February 5 2016

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Find every English taught degree at a top university on this interactive map

Use an interactive map to find all the degrees taught in English at the top 1,000 universities in the world.

February 8 2016

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Finding accommodation in Berlin

Competing for an apartment – or a ‘WG’ – in Berlin is like something out of ‘The Hunger Games’. A student tells her hilarious best bits.

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Scholarship pays students' rent if they do good deeds

15 students from around the world will have one semester's rent paid in full as an award for forging connections with international students.

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Top 5 cities for a graduate job in finance

New York has been voted the top destination for graduates on an intensive financial training programme

International travel

How will Brexit affect Indian students coming to the UK?

Tuition fees, funding, visas and quotas for Indian students could all be affected by the UK’s vote to leave the EU

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Five reasons why you should study in China

Research and anecdotes from students show that China is becoming more popular among international learners and that it has many benefits for graduate prospects

September 12 2016

Essay writing

How to write a US college admissions essay

A step-by-step guide to writing your personal essay for US college applications

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Cheapest top-ranked colleges in the United States

International students can study at a top US college for an average of $21,000 per year

December 16 2016

Student finance

Best-value places to study abroad

Germany is the most affordable country for international students, with good-value opportunities elsewhere in Europe, Africa and Asia

January 12 2017

Tower of London at night, UK

Student life in London: culture and cuisine

As London has just been named one of the top university cities, Charlie Pullen highlights his experiences as a student in the capital.

February 20 2017

Learning languages

What it's like to study a modern languages degree

Are modern language degrees becoming obsolete? Absolutely not, say these four modern languages students

February 23 2017

University of Sussex

Global collaboration for film and media students

A study partnership between the Chinese University of Hong Kong and the University of Sussex will enable students to learn about media and communications on a global scale

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Reduced international student numbers ‘would impact on university life’

UK students believe that a decreased international cohort will impact on the quality of their courses and higher education experience, a survey by the National Union of Students has found

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International perspective: a Canadian in Ireland

Moving from Canada to study at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland has given Kineta Valoo plenty of opportunities to explore Europe

University of Nebraska Medical Center

University of Nebraska Medical Center: learning in the lab and on the ward

Working in a hospital setting and in a traditional university helped Kasturi Banerjee gain a well-rounded insight into her research

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Why do students go to university and how do they choose which one?

Survey of more than 60,000 students reveals what students look for when selecting a university

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International perspective: a Vietnamese student in Paris

Moving from Vietnam to Paris to study was one of blogger Xuan Bach Chu's best experiences 

University of Toronto

World Reputation Rankings 2017: the University of Toronto student perspective

Two international students at the Canadian campus discuss why they chose to study at the institution

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