Study abroad

By seeta.bhardwa@…, 4 July, 2019

Times Higher Education has produced a student-focused ranking to determine the best universities for teaching across Europe. 

Instead of placing a focus on research output and quality, as many international university rankings do, the 2019 Europe Teaching Rankings determines the best universities for teaching quality and learning opportunities for students. 

By seeta.bhardwa@…, 20 June, 2019

From attempting to pack everything that you could possibly need for a year, to filling out the correct forms, to choosing classes, there are a number of things you need to remember to do before heading off on your year abroad.

Doing a study abroad stint is exciting, the opportunities and the skills that you can learn are endless. And now the options for where you can go are endless too. 

However, there are so many things to remember that it can be overwhelming to know where to start. 

By seeta.bhardwa@…, 6 May, 2019

Taking your degree overseas will open you up to a whole new range of experiences, allowing you to see the world while furthering your studies and career prospects. Many students find studying abroad appealing; it enhances employability, develops language skills and offers the chance to travel.

There are lots of aspects of international travel, residency, and tuition to take into account before settling on a location. Here are eight things to keep in mind when deciding where to study abroad. 

By seeta.bhardwa@…, 20 February, 2019

Times Higher Education has once again released the Asia-Pacific University Ranking to reflect the region’s growing strength in the higher education sector.

THE’s Asia-Pacific University Ranking 2019 analysed universities across East Asia, South-east Asia and Oceania. The overall ranking features more than 300 universities from 13 different nations.

By seeta.bhardwa@…, 12 February, 2019

When it comes to studying abroad, the world is truly your oyster. With international travel getting easier and universities developing exchange programmes all over the globe, you will be spoilt for choice when deciding where to study abroad. 

By seeta.bhardwa@…, 14 December, 2018

Staying at university during the Christmas break might seem like a gloomy prospect for international students. Whether we celebrate Christmas or not, being away from home during this festive season can feel lonely.

However, Christmas is also the time of the year when we can relish an empty, peaceful campus for a while. Tired of living in a crowded house? Now you can take a longer shower, try cooking new recipes, turn the music up a little bit louder and dance crazily.

By seeta.bhardwa@…, 1 November, 2018

“Have you remembered to pack a towel? What about your dressing gown? The non-stick frying pan I bought you last week?”

The inquisition continued as I sat surrounded by a vast quantity of boxes filled to the brim with everything I was told I would need before I set off on my journey to university.

By seeta.bhardwa@…, 27 September, 2018

You may not know many people who have studied in Australia, but its 43 universities are in fact some of the most popular in the world for international students.

This shouldn’t come as a surprise, since Melbourne and Sydney are two of the best cities for students, and there are other idyllic locations with world-leading universities elsewhere on the island. The education system and application process is different from other Anglophone countries, so we’ve collected the information that you’ll need each step of the way.

By seeta.bhardwa@…, 29 August, 2018

For international students, completing your UK university application online using the centralised system, Ucas, is usually the easiest part of the process.

However, the problems tend to arise as students embark on the visa process and look at how much their degree at a British university is going to cost them. So how can you be sure that you’re meeting all the requirements set by your chosen institutions, and be certain that you are able to cover all the necessary expenses?