How to apply for universities abroad

The city you study in can have an impact on your university experience. These are the top university cities in the UK according to Uni Compare

A look at the different international university rankings and why students would want to use each, including the World University Rankings, Reputation Ranking, subject rankings, Impact Ranking and regional rankings.

How are the results of the World University Rankings and Subject Rankings calculated? Read an explanation of the methodology and what the results mean.

Practical advice on how to use the World University Rankings, with guidance on how to interpret and use the results to find the right institution for you

Four years ago, when I started applying to universities abroad, it was overwhelming and exciting. But now, looking back at my journey, I realise the avoidable mistakes I made at that time. I am sharing them here so you can avoid the same pitfalls

When applying to university, most students will do the bulk of the work by researching and applying to multiple universities. But what if there was a way to get universities to do most of the work?

The Ucas personal statement in the UK university application form has been replaced with three questions that prospective students have to answer

If you are beginning your university application, these are the most important attributes that will impress an admissions officer

The University of Oxford interviews are coming up very soon and here are some tips on preparing. And even if you aren't interviewing for Oxford, these are tips you can use for any university interview questions. 

Ensure that you are ready to answer these 10 common university interview questions with this helpful guide

Just like on a first date, or a Valentine’s Day date, you should make a good first impression during your university interview to start you off in a strong position. Here are our tops tips to make a great first impression

What questions will you be asked in an MBA interview? What are business schools looking for in their MBA applicants? Check out these expert tips on how to prepare for your MBA interview

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada will accept PTE Academic and TOEFL iBT tests in SDS applications from 10 August 2023

The TOEFL iBT test is getting shorter and some sections have been streamlined to make it easier for students 

Struggling with British words, phrases and accents? Check out these five tips to help international students understand the different phrases spoken in the UK

From early 2022, the IELTS Online will allow students more flexibility in where they take their English language test 

This guide to UK student visas details everything you need to know about deadlines, costs, language requirements and post-study work options

This guide to post-study work visas or graduate visas in the US, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Germany will help you understand how long you can stay after graduation, the costs and application processes

The Canadian government will cap the number of study permits that are processed for international students over the next two years to sustain the number of international students entering the country

Many international students plan to bring families with them when they study abroad in the UK. This guide will explain which student visas will allow this and how to apply