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When it comes to finding a university in Europe, the differences between universities and countries can be tricky to navigate and it can be daunting to discern best fit and make a decision. When it comes to figuring out where to study in Europe, a good place to start is university rankings, but sometimes you need to delve a bit deeper to find the right country for you. 

Applying to university can bring on a mix of feelings ranging from excitement to fear, or optimism to uncertainty. As you think about your hopes and plans, your parents are likely to express their dreams for you, too. When your choices about your future course, major or university do not match their ideas, emotions may run high, and communication may feel challenging, if not impossible. Here are some ways to approach tough conversations.

The Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters Scholarship is accepting applications for the 2024-25 academic year.

This scholarship is open to students wishing to pursue a master’s degree.

At the end of the scholarship, successful candidates will be awarded either:

Fraternities and sororities: weighing the positives and negatives of Greek life 

Fraternities and sororities are student clubs, mostly found at US universities and colleges. Each organisation is formed around goals or aspirations that the members share. They are often referred to as the Greek system because of the Greek letters used to stand for each of the different branches or clubs.

Writing a dissertation is one of the most challenging aspects of university. However, it is the chance for students to demonstrate what they have learned during their degree and to explore a topic in depth.

In this article, we look at 10 top tips for writing a successful dissertation and break down how to write each section of a dissertation in detail.

For the graduate class of 2024, time is ticking. It won’t be long before final exams are over and you’re packing up your room to head on to your next adventure. 

Life after university is a brand-new chapter that can be exciting, challenging and frustrating in equal measure – but it’s so much easier if you plan ahead. Competition for entry-level jobs can be fierce, so it’s worth thinking now about how you hope to stand out when you start applying for jobs. 

International students might not have received much teaching in English before coming to university, leaving them less confident in their academic writing ability. Even if their writing is skilled, the common misconception that native English language users are more proficient than foreign language users can easily exacerbate self-doubt.

When preparing to study abroad, one of the most important things to consider is how you will fund your studies.

There are many scholarships or partial scholarships available to international students, but trying to find the right one for you can be difficult when faced with so much choice. 

Below is a list of some of the scholarships available specifically for Chinese students, to help you begin your search. Most universities will have some form of bursary or scholarship aimed at helping international students, so this is by no means an exhaustive list.

Students who wish to study in the UK will have to familiarise themselves with Ucas, the central application system that is used to apply for all universities in the UK.

As you go through the process, you will see lots of terms, phrases and steps that may not all be familiar to you, so here are the important Ucas terms you may need to know.