In October 2020, I decided to begin a PhD in law. After my LLB and LLM this would be my third venture into higher education, and I chose to continue at De Montfort University in the UK.

When it comes to studying abroad, there are many things to consider – and one of the biggest things to organise is how to fund it.

Scholarships are a great way to gain some extra help towards tuition fees and living costs, and there are probably more scholarships available than you might think. Scholarships are available for students for a range of reasons including academic achievement, financial status and home country.

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Knowledge is power, and for students, gaining an understanding of the labour market is more important than ever. The University of Warwick aims to equip students with the knowledge they need to enter the workforce, according to Anne Wilson, head of careers at the university.

Although a small island nation, with just a handful of universities, New Zealand is a popular destination for international students. All eight universities rank in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings and the postgraduate opportunities are a key reason why students choose to study there. 

However, before you can study in New Zealand, you need to complete the visa application process, which can require a lot of organisation. 

The Covid-19 pandemic has pushed many of us to implement ideas that had been on the back burner for years. More and more entrepreneurs are pursuing their passion projects alongside their work and studies and so putting their ideas into action.

Companies are finding new ways of working and delivering value to their customers and stakeholders.

The Australian government has approved a plan to let 160 international students back into the state of South Australia, in a small but hopeful step forward towards a larger return plan in the future.

Studying abroad is not only a great chance to pursue your academic studies, but an opportunity to build a network of diverse contacts and mentors to help kickstart your graduate career.

This can be done through contacting university alumni now working in positions you’re interested in or attending on-campus career fairs and networking events.

All job interviews are different and they are a common stage in internships, work experience and full time roles. Depending on what kind of industry you are planning on joining, the interview questions will vary. However, the main aim of the interview is to work out if you will be a good fit for the role and the company. And there are only a few ways you can really work that out in an hour.

The UK Home Office has announced that the deadline for university students to arrive in the UK to qualify for the UK graduate route visa has been extended to 27 September 2021.

The graduate work visa, also known as the post-study work visa or PSW visa, allows all international students who have successfully completed a degree in the UK to stay in the country for work for up to three years post-graduation.