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By seeta.bhardwa@…, 8 October, 2024

International university rankings can be confusing. There’s no definitive list of top universities; if you’re looking for the “best universities”, you won’t find just one answer. Although university rankings are useful tools for comparing universities, the relevancy and accuracy of the results depend on what you are really looking for, whether that may be institutions in a specific country, the best universities for a specific degree subject or a specific type of environment.

By seeta.bhardwa@…, 7 October, 2024

Before you even hit your twenties, you are faced with one of the most important decisions of your life: which university to choose.

The decision will, for better or worse, affect your social life, finances and career for years to come.

For 20 years, the Times Higher Education World University Rankings have been providing young people and their families with trusted guidance to help with this decision.

The rankings grow and adapt every single year to include more countries and more universities. 

By seeta.bhardwa@…, 4 October, 2024

What are the Times Higher Education World University Rankings?

The THE World University Rankings are the gold standard global higher education ranking system.

For two decades, Times Higher Education has produced an ordered list of universities, updated annually and trusted by students, parents and academics.

The universities are rated in five categories: Teaching, Research Environment, Research Quality, Industry and International Outlook.

By seeta.bhardwa@…, 19 September, 2024

One of the biggest concerns for many new university students is making friends, and it is always surprising to discover how many students worry about this. Try to remember that everyone is in the same boat, and that everyone has concerns about finding a friendship group.

Here are some helpful tips on trying to make friends at university. And don’t feel like you can only use these as a first year! 

By seeta.bhardwa@…, 21 August, 2024

Studying in the UK is expensive for both domestic and international students, so it is important that you choose a good student bank account that can help you to maximise your money. 

Most major banks (and some online banks) will offer a specific student bank account that will come with perks that will help you to budget and manage your money. 

1. Choose a bank

There are many banks in the UK, so the best way to narrow it down is to look at what the different banks are offering students (see our handy table below).

By seeta.bhardwa@…, 17 May, 2024

Your tech path: expectations from a computer science degree 

This article will outline the possible majors that can be studied during a computer science degree and the career paths available to computer science graduates. 

It will cover: 

  • What computer science is