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The Rhodes Scholarship opens for applications in June 2025 for applicants who will begin their postgraduate studies at the University of Oxford in October 2026. 

As a former admissions counsellor who reviewed applications at the university level and as a university and careers counsellor guiding students internationally, I’ve seen firsthand what makes an applicant stand out. 

In today’s admissions landscape, students need to find ways to distinguish themselves outside of GPA and standardised test scores.

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As global conditions evolve, so too do the processes and policies governing international student mobility. 

Recently there has been a spate of changes and announcements regarding applications for US international student visas. One current development impacting students seeking to study in the United States is the temporary freezing of student visa appointments at US consular missions around the world. 

If your student visa application gets refused, it’s natural to feel disappointed or stressed about the outcome.

Remember that you are not the first international student to have their visa application rejected, and a range of support is available.

See below for our guide on what to do after having a student visa application refused, including why it may have been rejected and whether you can appeal your result.

Entrepreneurship is becoming one of the most important skills that students can acquire.

In a ranking compiled by the French consultancy Emerging and published exclusively by Times Higher Education, students can explore which universities have a good reputation for providing a digital education and encouraging tech skills and entrepreneurship.

Technology and computer science are among the world’s fastest-growing fields, and new roles and jobs are being created every month. Digital skills are highly sought after, even by non-tech companies, so a technology or digital-based degree is a smart choice.

In a ranking put together by French consultancy Emerging and published exclusively by Times Higher Education, students can explore which universities have a good reputation for providing a digital education and encouraging tech skills and entrepreneurship.

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