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Contents
Top Grad School Guide 2013
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Publisher Peter MacDonald
Editor Danny Byrne
Contributors Laura Bridgestock, Tim
Rodgers, Mansoor Iqbal, Kanika Tandon, Elke
Schwarz, Danny Byrne, Despo Ath. Lialiou,
Ross Geraghty
Project Manager Katerina Koderova
Production Manager Kathleen Rayfield
Design Manager Kathleen Rayfield
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Institution Profles
Subject Guides
Country Guides
6 Breaking the Mould
They may have a degree behind them but
these graduates have taken different paths
12 Rising costs of graduate study
Tim Rogers looks at how much it really
costs to study abroad
20 Graduate careers
A look at some of the most popular
industries you could carve a career in
26 Internships
Laura Bridgestock gets the low down on
internships from people in the know
30 Scholarships
Dreams do come true?
34 Admissions Advice
How to put a winning application together
41 Choosing a Masters degree
Mansoor Iqbal looks at the different types
of Masters degree on offer
46 Is a PHD really for me?
Elke Schwarz delves into the world of
doctorate degrees
53 The rise of the English language
Find out where the new destinations are
for studying abroad
58 The best of the best
Danny Byrne looks at the results of the QS
World University Rankings by Subject
64 Top ten cities
Discover the worlds top ten student cities
73 Going Mediterranean
Consider studying abroad in Greece
75 Admission tests
Make sure you know the score
81 MBA vs Masters in Business
Ross Geraghty looks at the differences
87 USA
90 Australia
93 UK
95 Canada
99 Singapore / Malaysia
102 The Netherlands
105 France
108 Switzerland
111 Germany
113 Spain
117 Law
A strong investment
120 Business
Get indepth knowledge of your chosen feld
125 Engineering
A fnancially rewarding sector
128 Accounting
Setting you up for an exciting career
131 Biology
An integrated approach
134 History
The past is the future
136 Computer Science
A recession-proof career
140 Economics
One of the worlds most popular degrees
143 Maths
Love it or hate it
146 Media
A competitive but challenging industry
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Editors Letter

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T
he past 12 months have
contained plenty of potentially
worrying news for students. Rising
unemployment and shrinking
economies have left graduates facing
the toughest job market in decades.
The exponential boom in the number
of graduates worldwide combined
with sluggish growth has increased
competition to the level where a new
generation of graduates is leaving
university with greater levels of debt
and more uncertain job prospects
than their predecessors. Whats
more, numerous governments in
Europe have implemented austerity
measures that have resulted in either
a squeeze on university places, rising
tuition fees, or restricted access to
funding and scholarships. With the
Eurozone crisis and ongoing economic
uncertainties in America, the question
remains, when will things get better?
But is it really all doom and gloom
for graduate students? Returning to
school sooner rather than later can be
a tactically astute way to sidestep an
unfavorable job market. And the good
news is, even if funding
graduate study has
become trickier,
the evidence
suggests it is still an investment
that is likely to pay off in the
long term. US Census Bureau data
shows those with a Masters degree
earn on average US$8,000 per
year (around 15 per cent) more than
those with only an undergraduate
degree. This salary premium can
be proportionately even higher in
countries where graduate degrees
are less widespread. Yet prospective
graduate students should be advised
not to take this fgure at face value.
Career-orientated qualifcations, such
as MBAs or medical qualifcations, are
a more fail-safe investment than those
with a more indirect professional
application, such as the liberal arts.
While graduate study is undeniably
an investment, it would be a
shame to approach the decision
of where and what to study as a
purely fnancial conundrum. In a
post-recessional world in which young
people are increasingly encouraged
to fnd a career early and work their
way up the ladder, graduate school
is a place that allows for genuine
intellectual development. The exact
material you learn on your program
may be forgotten over the course of
your career. But the ability to think
critically, solve complex problems,
and express yourself clearly - not
to mention the intellectual
confdence graduate study
nurtures - will almost certainly
remain. This is especially
the case if you are
considering studying
abroad for your Masters
or PhD. The experience
of living and studying
in a different culture,
opening yourself up to
a new set of intellectual
infuences, and getting
to know peers from a
range of backgrounds,
may ultimately be of greater
value to you than a more tangible
salary premium.
As universities in an ever-growing
number of countries open their doors
to students from around the world,
the QS Top Grad School Guide is here
to help make the graduate decision-
making process that little bit more
manageable: helping you choose your
program and destination, fnd funding
and gain admittance, think more
about how to connect your academic
interests and professional ambitions,
and keep you informed about the
latest information and trends that
will weigh on your decision. Whether
you are just starting to consider your
graduate options or are in the fnal
part of your decision-making process,
this guide will serve as an invaluable
aid in making the most out of your
graduate investment.
I look forward to seeing you at a QS
World Grad School Tour event.
Danny Byrne, Editor,
QS Top Grad School Guide
Editors Letter
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village and thus get a sense of the
fear and frustration they live with on
a daily basis is something I feel very
lucky to have experienced, Mirad
says. No amount of reports on the
situation can clarify the reality of their
lives as much as being there every day
and seeing the impact rsthand.
Mirad had been keen to visit the
region after hearing stories from
friends whod been there. However,
she says she hadnt really expected the
opportunity to come up, and certainly
not so soon.
In fact, though Mirad has a
longstanding interest in human rights
having joined Amnesty International
while in secondary school she did
not actually begin her university career
in this eld. Her undergraduate degree,
completed at the National University
of Ireland, was a BA jointly awarded
in English literature and philosophy.
She also spent an additional year
studying history and psychology,
before completing her two nal
research essays on Desire in the Work
of Leonard Cohen and Analysis of
Deep Environmental Philosophy.
From here, Mirad progressed to an
MA in ethical and cultural studies,
taking courses in pragmatism,
hermeneutics, phenomenology, and
philosophy of art, before completing
a thesis with the title: Narrating the
Other: A Critique of Paul Ricoeur, in
Light of the Great Irish Famine.
F
urther on in this guide are a series
of subject overviews, which are in
part designed to give an idea of where
various graduate courses might lead.
But, while having an end goal in sight
can be useful, there is also a lot to be
said for staying open to alternatives, as
these ve graduate students show.
The human rights observer
Mirad Collins only completed her
PhD in politics and international
studies in 2010, but already shes spent
time living right in the middle of one
of the most politically fraught pieces
of land in the world. Between June
and September 2011, Mirad lived
and worked in the West Bank region,
a key area in the conict between
Palestine and neighbouring Israel.
She was there as an employee of EAPPI
(the Ecumenical Accompaniment
Programme in Palestine and Israel),
in the role of human rights observer
and ecumenical accompanier. This
involved observing and reporting on
human rights violations, working
with community leaders and INGOs
(international non-governmental
organizations), and providing on-the-
ground research for United Nations
organizations UNICEF and UNOCHA.
Being able to immerse myself, as far
as possible, into the life of a West Bank
For her PhD, Mirad moved
north, from the Republic of Ireland
to Northern Ireland. During her
ve years of research at Queens
University Belfast, she also shifted her
attention northwards, focusing on the
aftermath of years of violent conict
in Northern Ireland. In particular, this
involved examining issues relating to
human rights violations, transitional
justice processes and peace-building
processes all of which provided good
preparation for time in the West Bank.
Indeed, Mirad says all of her
degrees have been useful. Studying
philosophy, in particular, has helped
me to analyse complicated documents,
and is always very benecial in
Having an end goal in sight is
useful but make sure you stay
open to opportunities
Not the usual nine to ive
Having a plan for your future career can certainly be helpful,
but sometimes the most exciting opportunities are also the
most unexpected. Laura Bridgestock inds out what can
happen when you keep an open mind
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terms of learning how to structure an
argument. Meanwhile her doctorate
studies provided regular exposure to
the policy documents and reports
that are now a large part of her current
role, as a research and policy assistant
with the Northern Ireland Human
Rights Consortium in Belfast.
As for the future, shes keen to pursue
research in the field of human rights,
perhaps returning to a more academic
environment at some point. Shed
also like to travel more, improve
her language skills, and take on new
adventures, including completing
the GR10 hiking route across the
Pyrenees, and participating in Irelands
Gaelforce Race (it includes kayaking,
running and cycling).
Her advice for others? Grasp
every opportunity, and also look
at voluntary roles. Maintaining a
narrow vision of what you want to
do closes you off to opportunities and
experiences.
The lead singer
When Brian Briggs sings about birds
in the song Watching Birds, he
really knows what hes talking about
although from the lyrics alone
(the birds upon the wire/
They feel the electricity/ And
I watch them as they fly) you
may not guess hes got a PhD
in ornithology.
Brian, lead singer and
guitarist of British indie folk
band Stornoway, graduated
from the University of
Oxford in 2007 after
completing a thesis entitled
The use of waterbodies
in south west London by
Gadwall and Shoveler;
implications for conservation
and development. For those
not familiar with
the world of ornithological studies,
he explains: in short, I was a duck
specialist.
While studying at Oxford, where he
completed his undergraduate degree
in biological sciences, Brian met multi-
talented instrumentalist Jon Ouin. The
two started playing and performing
together and after advertising for a
bass player, recruited Ollie Steadman,
who was still completing his A-levels
at the time but told them he was
at university. Ollies younger brother
Rob eventually became the bands
drummer, and in live performances
the group are also frequently joined by
Brians brother Adam on trumpet and
violinist Raoul Satija.
Over the past few years, the group
have enjoyed mounting success,
attracting the attention of some of
the most influential names in the UK
music industry. For Brian, the most
memorable moments have been
opportunities to perform on some of
the countrys most renowned stages.
Playing alongside Jay-Z, Sting, Norah
Jones and Foo Fighters on the Jools
Holland show was incredibly scary as
was playing on the Pyramid Stage at
Glastonbury, he recalls.
In terms of milestones, Brian also
mentions the bands first award,
XFM Best British Album, and the first
time one of their songs was played
on national radio station, BBC Radio
One. We were playing a gig at
the time, and found out from our
audience.
If all this sounds as if musical
success has come as something of
a surprise to Brian, thats largely
because it has; after graduating, he
fully expected to continue life as a
travelling conservationist. I was
pretty well set on working in wildlife
conservation, finding work where I
could, he explains. I worked with
white-breasted thrashers in St Lucia,
oiled guillemots in Portland, school-
children in Swanage, great tits in
Oxfordshire, snakes in Wiltshire, and
ducks in Staines.
So when did he realize the band had
got big enough to take over from
birds? I came back from hiking the
Appalachian Trail in New Hampshire,
US, to find wed been offered a record
deal and an appearance on Later...with
Jools Holland. Suddenly it all got very
serious, he says.
If there was a decision to make, it was
made easier by the fact that Brians
employer at the time was in a band,
and had always wanted to be a rock
star. Brian laughs, He sent me off to
live the dream!
The dream may not have been
planned, but its certainly worked
out rather well. Looking back, Brian
reflects, the relative flexibility of
doing a PhD made it easy to fit the
band in around my work, and the
daily drives to and from fieldwork in
south west London gave me lots of
time alone to work on lyrics. While
he says hed be happy to return to
ornithology, and contemplates the
appeal of being the warden of a
staggeringly beautiful remote island,
Brian is not about to stop creating
music any time soon. Following the
hugely positive reception of their
album Beachcombers Windowsill,
released in 2010, the band is now
working on a second album,
which he says feels great. But the
conservationist-explorer in him is
perhaps evident in his response when
asked about future aims. We would
love to do a tour in Siberia. And play
in some caves.
The farmer-philosopher
When Fred Kirschenmann decided
to leave his position as the
academic dean at Curry College in
Massachusetts, US, to return to his
Maintaining a narrow vision of
what you want to do closes you
o to opportunities
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family farm in North Dakota, those
around him werent just surprised
they thought he was crazy.
My colleagues thought that going
back to the farm would mean I
would atrophy intellectually, and my
neighbours in North Dakota seemed
convinced there was some secret
reason I was doing this, because no
rational person would decide to go
from success to failure which is
how they saw leaving a good career in
higher education to farm.
However, Fred has proved these fears
and assumptions wrong, carving out a
career in which farming and academia
not only co-exist,
but provide mutual enrichment as is
shown by his recently published book,
Cultivating an Ecological Conscience:
Essays from a Farmer Philosopher.
This collection of essays combines
Freds extensive hands-on experience
as an organic farmer, with his
academic background in the study of
ethics and philosophy. He believes this
kind of multidisciplinary approach
will become increasingly important.
The new world that we are
entering will absolutely require a
holistic, deeply spiritual,
as well
as ecological perspective, so the
kind of specializations that we have
practised since Ren Descartes will be
increasingly dysfunctional.
However, Freds development into
farmer philosopher was not part
of a grand plan. In fact, he says he
hasnt planned any of his lifes major
turning points, instead responding to
things that come up. He hadnt even
intended to complete a PhD, giving
the credit for this to a particularly
insistent and supportive tutor from his
undergraduate course.
After graduating from the University
of Chicago in 1964 with a PhD in
historical theology, Fred went on to
positions at a number of US colleges,
but never lost interest in the farm
where he grew up. In 1977, when his
father became ill, it seemed a good
time to return to those roots, and
by 1980 he had achieved organic
certification. Since then, Freds
established himself as an influential
figure in the world of farming, and
in particular as an internationally
recognized speaker on sustainability
and ethical practice in agriculture.
After nine years as president of
certification agency Farm Verified
Organic (now International
Certification Services), Fred spent
five years as director of the Leopold
Center for Sustainable Agriculture
at Iowa State University, where he
remains a distinguished fellow. He
continues to write and give talks on
agriculture and ethics, and is involved
in running a number of agricultural
organizations, including the Nature
Institute, the Food Alliance, Whiterock
Conservancy and the Stone Barns
Center for Food and Agriculture. His
2,600-acre farm (which he somehow
still finds time to run) has been
featured in the documentary film, My
Fathers Garden, and Fred has also
contributed as an advisor on several
other documentaries.
What is he most proud of? The fact
that what I have done seems to have
inspired some in a new generation of
young people who are now aspiring
to a less consumptive and a more
ecological lifestyle. I am certainly not
saying I made that happen, just that
a few in this transformative culture
seem to find my example useful.
The holistic wellness coach
You could be forgiven for assuming
Diahann Holder is smiling because
shes spent most of the last 12 months
visiting places including Kenya,
Peru, Bolivia, Guatemala, Brazil, Ibiza
and California. That assumption is
probably at least partly true; Diahann
certainly loves meeting new people
and exploring new places. But her
contentment also comes from her
inner journey; since
completing her Masters
degree in psychology in
2010, shes trained as a
teacher of yoga, neuro-
linguistic programming
(NLP) and Theta Healing.

This may sound
rather full-on,
but Diahann
says as a student
she never imagined
shed end up at this point. In fact,
when she started her undergraduate
degree in drama and theatre studies
at Royal Holloway, University of
London, she had a vague interest in
becoming a television presenter or
actress!
During this degree, she found herself
increasingly interested in child
psychology, which became the focus
of her Masters degree, and says I felt
that I could have a satisfying career in
this field.
So, where does holistic wellness
coaching come in? It all started
with yoga, Diahann says. I was
introduced to yoga by a friend during
a transitional phase of my life, when
I began contemplating my purpose,
spirituality, health and happiness.
Yoga became a way of accessing
answers to all the questions I had on
physical, spiritual and intellectual
levels. When I began to see the ways
in which it was improving the quality
of my life and those around me, I
decided it was something I wanted to
focus on, she says.
Further inspiration came from her
partner, a qualified yoga teacher. So,
after five years of practising yoga on
and off, Diahann decided to go for
it and become a teacher herself. She
chose a school in Guatemala, which,
as well as being situated beside a
beautiful lake, appealed to her
because of its holistic approach.
I am proud that what I have
done seems to have inspired
some young people
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Having completed the course,
Diahann continued her travels in
Brazil, teaching impromptu classes
along the way to whoever was
interested! She laughs that while
the UK is perhaps her base, shes
hardly spent any time there at all
over the past year. Most recently shes
been enjoying life in California a
beautiful, creative, empowering place,
where she has been teaching and
practising and learning and growing.
Throughout all of this, Diahann says
shes had many opportunities to apply
skills learned during her degrees,
and to pursue areas of interest first
discovered while at university. But
the main benefit she identifies from
her two degrees is simply broadened
horizons. In fact, this phrase sums
up Diahanns whole approach to life.
There is infinite potential, so much
to explore and Im very adventurous,
so my learning and practice will never
cease, she says. But, asked to narrow
down the options a little, she adds,
All the careers Ive considered are
therapy-based or have the potential to
be therapy-based.
Its no surprise then when she reveals
what her current vision is: to set
up a holistic retreat centre, where
people can take time out to receive
therapeutic treatments, lectures on
health, philosophy and personal
development skills... all geared towards
inspiring and providing the skills for
people to be their optimal selves.
Of course, you dont have to wait
until Diahanns centre opens up
to make that happen instead you
could just follow her advice about the
importance of keeping an open mind.
Of course if one has a particular
desire or goal, go for it! Just be aware
that feelings change and thats okay. If
we can be flexible with our choices, we
face much less resistance and much
more openness to all life has to offer.
The cartoonist
What do you do with a degree in PhD
in mechanical engineering? Become
a cartoonist! At least thats the career
path taken by Jorge Cham, the brains
and hands behind popular web comic
phdcomics.com.
Born in Panama, Jorge completed
his PhD at Stanford University, US in
2003. He specialized in robotics, and
his prototypes were among the fastest
recorded running robots for their size.
This impressive feat was enough to
secure him a position as a researcher
and teacher at the California Institute
of Technology (Caltech).
But, despite such a promising start to
a career in research, in 2005 Jorge left
Caltech to spend his days drawing
cartoons. The decision was really quite
simple, he says. I enjoyed being a
researcher, but at some point I realized
my comics were more popular than
the research I was doing. Once I
realized the only thing keeping me in
academia was my ego, it was easy to
let go, he says.
While Jorge had always enjoyed
doodling and reading comics, it
was only during his graduate degree
that he started drawing on a regular
basis. My friends and I saw an advert
in the student newspaper asking for
comic submissions. Usually the comics
in student newspapers are about
undergraduates, and we thought
there should be one about grad school
because thats when the real pain
begins! he says.
The resulting comic strips have proved
to be more popular than hed ever
imagined and PhD Comics (also
known as Piled Higher and Deeper)
soon spread from the student paper to
its own website, and then to published
book collections four so far. Jorge
now dedicates most of his time to the
strip, which is updated online several
times weekly. He also gives talks
including an extensive speaking tour
entitled The Power of Procrastination
and has just produced a live-action
film based on the comics, which
is available on DVD or online at
phdmovie.com.
For the time being, theres no sign of a
return to academia for Jorge. Its nice
to have research and engineering to
fall back on, but at this point things
are going well and Im having fun,
Jorge says. However, he does recognize
the advantages of having completed
a PhD and not only because it
provided much of the material for
his comics. Having a PhD allows me
to look at a problem and have the
confidence to tackle it at both the
nitty-gritty, detailed level, and the
macro, big-picture level. Also, it seems
to impress people at cocktail parties.
His hopes for the future a long
and happy life doing good work that
Im proud of show his continued
openness to new opportunities.
Would he advise others to adopt a
similar attitude? Yes, the statistics
demand it. Only a fraction of graduate
students end up in academia. I would
encourage graduate students to see
the degree as training in intellectual
leadership, and to look for creative
ways to apply it.
If one has a particular desire
or goal, go for it! Just be aware
that feelings change
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Getting
the numbers right
There has never been a better
time to find a low-cost Masters
G
lobal discussions on careers and
education seem to have been
replaced by talk of austerity, austerity
and more austerity. With purse strings
being pulled tight in almost every
country, is now really the time to be
thinking about grad school and the
investment of both time and money it
takes to get a Masters or PhD?
At a time when so much of the
worlds focus is on economic matters,
it may come as a surprise to learn
that applications to grad school
programs in Australia and the US
are, once again, hitting all time
highs, with more students than ever
before considering graduate study. So
perhaps this might be the right time
to consider your next steps on the
grad school ladder after all? However,
there are a few things to consider frst
and theres no better place to start in
a time of economic woes than how
much it will all cost.
First things first
While money is a critical issue for
many prospective graduate students
it is perhaps not the best place to
start discussions. The quality of a
Masters or PhD program is the most
important factor when deciding where
to study. However, measuring and
defning quality are two very diffcult
things and can vary from country to
country. More importantly, it comes
down to personal preference. While
fnancing a degree program is a major
undertaking, the key question to
answer in the research and decision-
making process is will I be studying
a program of the highest quality?
While cost often indicates quality in
other areas of life, in higher education
this is not always the case and so great
care has to be taken in establishing the
quality of a Masters or PhD program.
Factors such as employment rates
after graduation, university ranking
position and alumni network are all
good ways of fnding out about the
quality of a particular degree. Placing
the cost of a program in this context is
important because only then can you
establish whether the degree is worth
the money you are likely to invest.
Getting a return on your investment
When considering the cost of a
Masters program anywhere in the
world, judging whether a degree is
worth the fnancial investment comes
down to a relatively simple issue: will
the degree help meet your ambitions?
In some circles, particularly when
looking at degree programs like the
MBA or other management-related
programs, this is often called the
return on investment or ROI factor.
In reality, however, this is a discussion
far more complex than whether the
tuition fees and living costs paid
during the course of your study can be
recouped from a higher salary upon
completion of your grad study.
For many students it is just as
important to consider whether the
reasons that caused them to study
abroad in the frst place have been
justifed and if they are now on the
way to the career they hoped to
embark on at the beginning of their
program. Weighing up factors such
as degree, program and university
reputation, the content of the
course, the location of the university,
destination country, practical
experience and the employability
of a qualifcation put the overall
cost of a Masters program in a more
rounded context and contribute to
a far more informed decision about
where and what to study. With more
and more study destinations open for
prospective international students,
one thing is for certain there has
never been a better time to fnd a low-
cost Masters study option.
Diferent country, diferent costs
The cost of higher education more
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Australia Canada New Zealand UK USA
Management $40,300 $73,000 $30,300 $22,800 $56,000
Engineering $30,200 $62,000 $33,400 $24,000 $61,200
Law $33,400 $49,500 $24,000 $18,500 $43,000
Economics $49,700 $43,000 $30,300 $18,800 $42,400
Science $32,000 $55,200 $44,000 $24,100 $52,000
Denmark France Germany Holland Italy
Management $30,800 $3,000 $1,600 $35,800 $3,100
Engineering $33,200 $3,000 $1,300 $44,500 $3,100
Law $43,100 $3,000 $1,300 $35,800 $3,100
Economics $24,600 $3,000 $1,300 $35,800 $3,100
Science $37,700 $3,000 $1,300 $44,500 $3,100
Hong Kong Malaysia Japan China Singapore
Management $24,700 $2,200 $10,500 $12,500 $18,800
Engineering $11,300 $2,200 $12,500 $16,000 $24,700
Law $18,000 $2,200 $10,300 $12,500 $18,800
Economics $16,500 $2,200 $10,300 $8,100 $18,800
Science $14,100 $2,200 $12,700 $10,700 $24,500
generally, and Masters degrees in
particular, vary enormously depending
on the country concerned, providing
opportunities for students to pursue
high quality graduate programs at
wildly different levels of tuition fees.
Such variation is illustrated in these
three tables:
Table one, identifes the typical
costs of tuition fees for one year of
a Masters degree at the fve leading
English-language destinations.
Table two shows the typical costs
of tuition fees for the fve leading
European destinations, while Table
three showcases the costs incurred at
the Masters level in fve increasingly
popular Asian countries. Costs are
taken using an example of a leading
institution in each of the countries
listed for a full Masters program.
The immediate trend that emerges
from tables one and two is the relative
similarity between the majorities of
tuition fees across these ten countries,
where a signifcant share of the cost
of education has been passed to the
international student. Only France,
Germany and Italy remain as relatively
low cost tuition countries, where
the structure of higher education
continues to mean international
students are subsidised by the national
government in one form or another.
Table one: Comparing Masters degree costs (total fees)
in the main destination countries
Table two: Comparing Masters degree costs (total fees)
in the main European destination countries
Table three: Comparing Masters degree costs (total fees)
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The major diference in tuition
fees for international Masters
programs is explained by how
each university is funded
Asian universities now attract
increasing numbers of international
students, both from within and
outside of their immediate regions.
The comparatively low levels of
tuition fees of these institutions
refect both a focus on remaining
competitive in the international
marketplace and a desire to encourage
a range of potential students to apply
to their Masters programs, irrespective
of a students fnancial circumstances.
Table three outlines the average
tuition costs of universities in fve
Asian countries, with Malaysia and
China offering the most competitively
priced Masters degrees for their
English taught programs. Indeed, even
with the slightly higher fees set by
universities, more and more graduate
students have seen Japanese Masters
programs as offering an excellent
combination of academic rigour at a
reasonable price.
With such varied tuition fees, some
countries have successfully positioned
themselves as cost-effective study
destinations adding fees and living
costs together. Kathy Phillips, former
CEO at Education New Zealand,
believes New Zealand falls into this
category and represents one of the
best options for international Masters
students, with its balance of high
academic standards, internationally
recognized qualifcations, unique
lifestyle and reasonably-priced costs.
We have conducted research over
the last three years that compares
the cost of Masters degrees and the
cost of living in New Zealand with
programs in Australia, Canada, the
UK and the US and we believe that
we consistently come out as the most
competitive destination country,
Phillips says. Our fees are relatively
modest and the cost of living for
international students, many of whom
are able to balance study and work at
the Masters level, can be considerably
better value than in other countries.
Our universities have all tended
to price their Masters programs to
attract students who are both well
qualifed and cost conscious. With an
increasing number of international
students choosing to come to New
Zealand, our reasonable costs seem to
be having an impact.
What you pay is what you get
The major difference in tuition fees
for international Masters programs
is explained by how universities are
funded in the country where they are
located. Professor Celeste Schenck,
President of The American University
of Paris (AUP), explains some of the
most important differences between
tuition fees across countries and
their universities. The level of fees
varies largely because of the structure
and situation each university
fnds itself in. For many years, the
Government of the country in which
the institution was located would
subsidize students for Masters and
other degrees. As funding for higher
education came under more pressure,
many countries decided that because
international students and their
parents had not contributed to the
local tax system the usual source of
funding for university students it
was necessary to pass the full cost of
education over to them, explains
Professor Schenck. Australia and
the UK have operated in this way for
close to 30 years, with other countries
following suit more recently.
In other cases, particularly in large
European countries like Germany and
Spain, the Government still supports
international students. This is because
they want to be as inclusive as possible
in their higher education system
and so the fees are comparatively
low and match what local students
would be expected to pay, Professor
Schenck says. As another example, a
university like AUP shares many of
the same characteristics of the most
prestigious private universities
and liberal arts colleges in the US.
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Almost all countries that
welcome international students
allow part-time work
We rely on the income we receive
from students, with little to offset fees
in terms of Government subsidies
or endowments and so the level
of the tuition fee matches the cost
of teaching, Professor Schenck
adds. We do, however, top slice a
proportion of the income we receive
from each student and reinvest it in
scholarships and fnancial aid. This
year the total fund will be more the
US$3.8 million.
Other reasons also exist for differences
in the tuition fee charged to
international students. Emerging
destinations such as Italy, China and
Malaysia have no tradition of charging
fees and are only now considering the
position of their universities compared
with other countries. For students
considering Masters programs in these
countries, particularly China and
Malaysia, now is the time to apply
as indications suggest time is limited
for bargain tuition fees. As more
students choose to study in the region,
universities are able to increase their
fee level as they become more popular.
Flexible ways of funding
Irrespective of the country and course
you choose at Masters level, there are
an increasing number of ways you can
offset your overall costs depending on
where you study. Almost all countries
that welcome international students
allow part-time work during term
time and often provide work permits
for full-time employment when a
student is away from their program of
study during vacations. Regulations in
Australia, Denmark, Estonia, France,
Germany, New Zealand, Singapore,
Sweden, The Netherlands, the UK
and the US allow students to work
during term time and vacations, with
an increasing number also making it
considerably easier to secure a work
permit for between one and two
years upon graduation. The diffculty,
however, for many international
Masters students intending to offset
the costs of their program by work
is the way in which visa regulations
require students to arrive at their
place of study with suffcient funds
to cover their entire period abroad.
While ingenious students are often
able to circumvent such requirements,
immigration authorities are
becoming more rigorous in ensuring
international students have the funds
they claimed to have when they
applied for their visas.

In some cases, offsetting tuition
fees can be achieved by choosing
a destination country where the
cost of living and other expenses
are either low or at least reasonable.
Germany, which attracts close to
300,000 international students a
year, approximately 85,000 of whom
study at the Masters level, is one
such destination. Dr Ursula Hans,
director of the international offce
at Berlins Humboldt University,
sees the countrys advantages as
being tailor-made for international
students. Living in Germany is still
very reasonable and in Berlin we
have one of the most cost-effective
student cities in the world. What
we call co-op living arrangements
with other students are often very
reasonably priced, as well as a great
communicative and intercultural
learning opportunity. Food and
culture are a steal throughout the city
and public transportation is included
in our low registration fee. It is easily
possible for an international student
to live on US$540 - 800 a month. I am
sure some students come to Humboldt
because they are unwilling or unable
to join the fnancial race for getting
the best degree money can buy. Here,
we believe knowledge does not weigh
you down with debt and our local
costs prove this to many international
students, Hans says.
Tuition fees and subject areas
Although the nature of graduate
programs, particularly Masters degrees,
is now more homogeneous in terms
of the level of fees charged across
universities in the same country, there
are still variations according to subject
area, academic discipline and even the
title of the Masters degree itself.
In Australia, Canada, New Zealand,
the UK and the US, science,
technology and engineering Masters
degrees continue to attract a higher
fee than those in the arts, humanities
or social sciences. Such distinctions
have been in existence for decades,
fuelled largely by the more facilities-
intensive nature of engineering and
science programs, where the use of
laboratories, testing rooms, heavy
machinery and high cost hi-tech
equipment, sometimes called bench
fees, are an essential part of a Masters
degree in these subject areas. Those
Masters degrees offered in faculties of
arts and humanities, even at the very
top universities around the world,
represent some of the best bargains
available to international students, as
they continue to charge comparatively
lower fees than other subject areas, yet
equip graduates with the appropriate
skills to enter a wide range of potential
careers, attracting competitive salaries
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Ofsetting tuition fees can be
achieved by choosing a country
where cost of living is low
America. Masters degrees in areas
such as law, economics, public policy
and specialized management topics
have become more expensive in
recent years, driven by the increase
in popularity of these programs at
the graduate level and the close
relationship such programs enjoy
with lucrative careers in related felds.
While the MBA degree is perhaps
the best illustration of this, law and
economics degrees now command
signifcantly higher tuition fees than
other social science-based degrees
due to the clear earning potential of
graduates from such programs.
University rankings and costs
There is also a relationship between
the cost of a Masters program and
the reputation of the grad school
or university it is taught at. The
most prestigious and competitive
international programs tend to attract
a higher tuition fee compared with
less well-known degrees offered at
different universities. Moreover,
universities that are consistently well
placed in assessments like the QS
World University Rankings, will
have Masters programs that tend to
attract a higher fee than those lower
ranked universities, even in the same
country. Dr Robert Coelen, vice
president international at Stenden
University in The Netherlands and an
expert in rankings and the popularity
of universities amongst international
students, believes a clear relationship
exists between the level of tuition fees
and the ranking of a university.
The higher placed universities all
tend to have higher tuition fees for
Masters programs for a number of
reasons. Firstly, their prestige does
come at a price to maintain the
best facilities and to secure the best
academic talent, top universities need
to generate income to reinvest into
their programs. Secondly, the better
the university, the more it tends to
be in demand among students and
the basic economics of the market
dictate that they are able to charge a
higher fee than less
popular or well-known universities
because they generate more interest
among prospective students. Finally,
as in other industry or commercial
sectors, with a certain level of prestige
comes the ability to command higher
fees as a mark of quality. We see this
in cars, houses and luxury goods
and, to an extent, universities are no
different.
However, only linking the level of
tuition fees with the quality of either
individual Masters programs or the
grad schools in which they sit, is
something of a blunt tool in judging
the genuine quality of an academic
program. As data presented in Tables
one, two and three indicate, there
are signifcant country and regional
variations, which all prospective
international students should consider
before choosing where to study.
A major factor in such variation
is how the education system of
a particular country is structured
and how international students are
funded once they are enrolled on
a Masters or other graduate degree.
Jaanaliisa Kuoppa, international
communications and marketing
manager at CIMO, the Finnish agency
for international student mobility,
explains the attitude of many
countries where tuition fees are either
not charged to visiting students or
are very low. Countries like Finland,
Norway and Germany look at
international Masters students as
an asset to their universities, rather
than an opportunity to generate
extra income, Kuoppa says. Our
State systems make no distinction
between
local and
international
students and
fund their education the same,
with the majority of money to
support all students coming from
the Government itself. Certainly
in Finland, with such a system in
place, the quality of our international
Masters programs is very similar across
all universities and quite comparable
to other countries in the EU and
further afeld.

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Graduate
employers: what are
they looking for?
Mansoor Iqbal and Kanika Tandon speak to employers in five
diferent industries to get an insiders perspective on what they
look for when recruiting Masters and PhD graduates
Media
T
here are few industries to which
entry is as competitive as the media
sector. A study by High Fliers Research
in the UK found roughly one in seven
students aspires to work in the media.
This competition is rendered ever
fercer by the extent to which demand
for jobs outstrips open roles.
Its tough. Very tough, refects
Ben Young, HR operations director
at IPC Media (publishers of some of
the UKs most iconic and widely read
magazines). In common with the
rest of the publishing industry staff
numbers have fallen substantially over
the years so competition for places
is even greater. A candidate must,
therefore, stand out to have a chance.
So how can you make an impression?
Young says there is no such thing as an
ideal candidate, but there are certainly
things you can do to improve your
prospects. For instance, being confdent
with the multi-format nature of
modern media is important: You have
to show a commercial understanding
and an ability to connect almost every
media platform. [Its] no longer just
about print our content connects
to our audiences through so many
different channels. Being multi-skilled,
comfortable with, say, both writing
and editing a three-minute video, is a
great plus, he says.
At SBS, an Australian public
broadcasting corporation, another
sort of multi is advantageous. As
far as SBS is concerned, explains
Paul Cutler, director of news and
current affairs, it helps to have a
multicultural background and speak
at least one language other than
English. Though the advantages
of this are particularly accentuated
with SBS, which is intended to serve
Australias multilingual community,
it seems fair to say that having more
than one language will serve you well
when looking for a media job.
Strong qualifications
Cutler also emphasizes the importance
of having a good degree, either in
journalism or associated media and
arts subjects. A graduate qualifcation
is useful, especially if associated with
media studies, he says. Cutler also
points to the necessity of having
a strong portfolio of work built up
during internships and any previous
work experience.
Young agrees qualifcations are a
starting point, but thinks qualities
evidenced through your portfolio are
of equal if not greater importance.
I am looking for someone who can
show me a genuine commitment
to editorial. People who can show
me theyve talked their way into a
local paper or radio station or gone
to the BBC (the UKs main public
broadcaster) or one of the nationals
impress me. He adds that seeing
things in a different way, whether its
expressed through words, design, or
otherwise, is also key.
Though experience and qualifcations
will serve as the fulcrums of your CV,
it is also important to show a genuine
interest in the specifc feld into which
youre trying to break. I mourn the
fact that many people today dont
Experience and qualifications
are important for your CV as is
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employers: what are
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list their interests on a CV. I love that
section because its a real insight into
the person behind the qualifcations.
Young also warns that, while
the sector can be glamorous and
exciting, it will be hard work with
remuneration that is often nothing to
write home about. Think carefully
about what you want to do and why
you want to do it. Think about the
future, where you want to get to and
what will get you out of bed every
morning. Look at our portfolio, study
the brand you are interested in, look at
the competition and then bring your
ideas, your passion and your drive.
Energy
The UN estimates the worlds
population will reach eight billion by
2025. One of the main consequences
of this will be a massively increased
demand for energy. This, in
combination with an increased
awareness of the necessity of ensuring
our future is sustainable, means
energy is poised to be one of the
most exciting and dynamic sectors
in which to work. The European
wind energy sector alone is expected
to create 250,000 new jobs over the
next decade, confrms Vicky Kenrick,
sustainability specialist at sustainable
recruitment frm Allen & York.
A shortfall in qualifed candidates is
therefore a very real possibility. There
will be a large resource constraint
in the human capital with relevant
practical and international experience
and capability required to match the
growth of the sector, says James
Beazley, director of Six Recruitment
in the UK, a specialist executive
search frm operating exclusively in
the energy sector. Graduates who can
deliver, therefore, are very much in
demand. Consequently, recruiters will
often look for must-have qualities in
a candidate, rather than demanding
a perfect ft, Beazley has observed.
Recruiters are now looking for
potential in a candidate. If candidate
A has 75 per cent of what the
company must have at the moment
and the fnal 25 per cent gap can be
closed if candidate A works in their
organization for six monthsthen
a smart organization will hire that
candidate and make it work.
So what are these must-have qualities?
For Beazley, it is simple: First and
foremost, the greatest need across the
whole of the energy sector oil and
gas, power generation and renewable
energyis technical expertise. Mark
Vidler, business director at Allen
& York, agrees and adds the more
focussed this expertise is, the better.
Recruiters are looking for more
specifc and quite specialist skills.
Candidates with a passion for their
work and a strong academic record,
who are demonstrably keen to learn
and gain experience are also highly
valued by recruiters, according to
Richard de Doncker, senior building
services recruitment consultant at
Allen & York. I very much look into
the projects candidates have been
involved in since clients are looking
for people with relevant project
experience along with qualifcations.
Continued Professional Development
(CPD) and evidence that youre
keeping up to date with the latest
developments and technological
advancement in this fast moving
industry will also bolster your chances,
he adds.
As well as expertise, recruiters also
look for soft skills, which in Beazleys
experience, they often struggle to fnd.
Most international energy companies
want candidates who think out of the
box and are not simply order takers.
They are looking for staff that work
hard, look at situations to problems
and solve them, he says. Cultural
awareness is also important: The
energy sector is an international sector
with very few borders. Therefore,
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The energy sector is a sector
with very few borders
candidates have to show they can
work in varying environments with
people from very different cultural
norms to them.
As with any research-based eld,
energy is a sector where pursuing
your studies to doctoral level is a
huge advantage. As the eld is still
emerging, having a PhD means you
have the know-how to research
solutions thoroughly and come
up with the best solution to the
problem, says de Doncker. At the
very least, candidates should have
completed a specialized Masters.
Charity/NGO
Whether its a soft spot for fauna, a
desire to help the less fortunate, or
a commitment to safeguarding the
vulnerable, the vast majority of us
can lay claim to some altruistic urges.
However, if making a quick donation
satises these urges for a while, then
working in the charity or NGO sector
may not be for you. Rather, it must
be a wholesale and deep rooted
commitment to change.
The charity sector is an attractive
choice for people who want to make
a difference for a particular cause,
says Kathryn Gordon, director of HR
and organizational development at
VSO, an international developmental
charity. Working in an international
development charity is hard work, but
its purposeful and rewarding. One
thing our volunteers, employees and
supporters all share is a passionate,
shared commitment to our vision.
Being able to prove a previous
commitment to the cause will
certainly work in your favour if you
are looking to enter the charity sector.
Voluntary work while at university is a
great rst step.
Sti competition
Public perception of the charity
sector has changed over the past
two decades, with what was once
perceived as being the preserve of a
hardcore fringe now afforded a high
level of professional prestige. This, in
combination with the opportunity to
make a difference, means competition
can be stiff. Recruitment is much
more competitive than it used to be.
Were looking for more specialized
proles, conrms Liz Crawford,
eld HR manager at Mdecins Sans
Frontires, a humanitarian-aid, non-
governmental organization.
Charities are increasingly looking for
professionally qualied candidates
who can hit the ground running.
We are looking for results driven
people who have a good level of
competence, states Crawford. We
have more interest in people with
practical skills and professional
qualications, she adds.
Charity and NGO work is often
international in scope and centred
around working with people, be it
grassroots work, discussions with
ofcials and policy-makers or cross
discipline cooperation with other
NGOs and charities. Soft skills,
therefore, are critically important.
While professional qualications may
be used for short-listing candidates,
much more weight is placed on softer
skills, attests Julie Weston, director of
human resources at the British Heart
Foundation.
The required soft skills will differ
from organization to organization.
While some may require you to know
several languages, others may demand
cultural sensitivity. Being able to adapt
your skills to different situations is
a consistent requirement. Crawford
delivers a veritable shopping list of
qualities: Resilience,
resistance to stress, ability
to live and work in
unstable environments,
exibility, adaptability,
being a team player,
good planning and
organizational skills, and
leadership and management
skills are what we look for.
Great verbal and written
communication skills are also essential
in a candidate, Weston adds. So is
the ability to work in and across teams
in a collaborative way. We also want
people who have a can-do attitude
and take responsibility for getting
things done on time and to a high
standard.
Degree requirements hinge on the
role to which you are applying. If the
role is a scientic one, then a Masters
[or PhD] may be very important.
Similarly, if it is a popular role, for
which there are many candidates,
higher qualications may be the way
of short-listing CVs, states Weston.
With the competiveness of the eld,
you may just need every advantage
you can get.
With the competitiveness of
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What is on paper alone is not
enough to walk into a legal
career, demonstrating personal
qualities is also essential
Law
It doesnt get much more prestigious
than a career in the legal sector
and this is one profession where
your academic record will really
count. The core points remain -
obtaining your degree from a strong
school and performing well in your
class, says Danice Kowalczyk, co-
managing partner at Laurence Simons
International, a specialist international
legal recruitment consultancy.
A Masters of Law or LLM may be
useful for credentialing if one is not
from a well-known law school. LLMs
from a common law jurisdiction
may also be helpful for lawyers from
non-common law jurisdictions and/or
where English is not the frst language
as it is a means of gaining exposure
to common law and improving your
English language skills, says Professor
Tan Cheng Han, Dean of the Faculty
of Law at the National University of
Singapore (NUS).
But whats on paper alone wont
allow you to walk into a legal career
youll also need to demonstrate other
personal qualities. Legal recruiters
generally look for candidates with a
strong academic record, who possess
confdence, the ability to work with
others, and perhaps a certain hunger
for success, Tan states. Candidates
must also be forward-thinking, be
aware of the current trends in the legal
sector and to be able to take quick
decisions and calculated risks.
You must show that you possess
initiative, and are able to adapt to
situations in a feld which can often
be fuid. Employers and their clients
want lawyers who can hit the ground
running. Said differently, you should
inspire confdence in the people
around you, says Carey Bertolet,
another co-managing partner for
Laurence Simons International.
She adds being proactive and
competent is necessary, as is an
understanding of the business aspect
of the legal world. Think with a
legal and business mind during
the interview, which is designed to
show the employer that you can
add immediate value not just on the
legal side but also on the business
side. Successful candidates, she
states, are those who can demonstrate
competence and a creative legal mind,
and can show they understand the
idiosyncrasies of the frm.
Tan reiterates the need for commercial
nous: The most successful lawyers
are those who, at their root, are
consummate problem solvers.
They are instinctively able to grasp
the commercial considerations of
their clients and also have a good
understanding of the law, thereby
enhancing their ability to fnd the
right legal or commercial solutions to
the issues their clients face.
International challenges
Kowalczyk is also in accord, observing:
A good lawyer should have an
ownership attitude, should think of
the law frm as a business and should
contribute to that business instead of
simply asking whats in it for me?.
Another major factor which
candidates in the legal industry must
embrace is globalization. Demand as
well as ambition is causing law frms
to open offces overseas often in
different continents. The challenges
and opportunities posed by this have
led to a pronounced demand for
candidates with a global outlook and
specialized regional knowledge. Those
who have the capacity to work with
international clients, and those who
are willing to relocate, therefore, have
a distinct advantage.
But while this mobility is desirable,
when it comes to frms, employers
favour candidates who are looking to
settle. A suggestion that you might
jump ship and take your clients
with you will certainly not go down
well. But demonstrate commitment
and aptitude, and a lucrative and
prestigious career awaits you.
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Pharmaceuticals
Factors which include a rise in chronic
diseases, improved facilities and
technologies, and an ever expanding
world population have seen the
pharmaceutical industry grow to an
unprecedented size in recent years.
This growth is not expected to slow
anytime soon, with industry observers
expecting it to be worth US$1.4
trillion by 2014.
Other changes, aside from the sectors
size, are always taking place, with
business and research models subject
to intense market pressures, regulatory
timelines and costs, patent cliffs (a
decline in revenue due to the expiry of
patents) and the cost of innovations,
explains Professor David G. Grainger,
presidential endowed chair of
pharmaceutics and pharmaceutical
chemistry, at the University of Utahs
College of Pharmacy, US.
Pharmerging markets (new markets
such as China, India, Russia and
Brazil) are also leading to increased
levels of globalization, often taking
the form of mergers of international
companies to form gargantuan
conglomerates. An international
outlook, therefore, is key. Borders
mean little and internationalization
is the key to success. Any candidate
wishing to enter the sector must
be willing to embrace such an
environment, says Professor Grainger.
Pharmaceutics and pharmaceutical
chemistry are complex scientifc
disciplines, so it perhaps goes without
saying that appropriate qualifcations
are a must. All candidates must
meet the degree requirements or
they will not be considered at all as a
potential hire. Recruiters are looking
for qualifed candidates only, says
Dorothea Howard, president and CEO
of McGuire Group LLC, a US company
specializing in pharmaceutical and
medical career fairs.
While it will get you further than an
undergraduate qualifcation, a Masters
degree will only get you into an
entry level position, warns Professor
Grainger, adding that youll eventually
hit a glass ceiling. Thus, a doctoral
qualifcation is pretty essential to those
with long term ambitions. With a
PhD, advancement opportunities are
good. After fve years of experience,
mobility across the sector is extremely
lucrative.
Alamelu Mahalingam, who works at
Vertex Pharmaceuticals in Boston,
Massachusetts, US says she would
not have stood a chance of getting
her position had she not completed
her PhD in semisolid gels for the
prevention of the sexual
transmission of HIV.
Industry knowledge
A PhD is also useful as it allows you
to get some essential experience.
Previous experience is a dominant
attractive trait. Everyone wants to hire
someone who knows the industry and
is familiar with the industry culture,
Professor Grainger reveals. References
from industry players are welcomed.
To help in this regard, it pays to
choose your PhD project carefully
advises Mahalingam. It is better
for PhD candidates to participate
in collaborative projects with
pharmaceutical industries and non-
proft organizations to learn as well
as work within a team environment
[rather than work on solo projects].
This will help you gain often hard-to-
come-by industry contacts and may
actually lead to your frst job after the
completion of your program, as it did
in Mahalingams case.
Skills such as in depth knowledge of
good manufacturing practice (GMP)
and good laboratory practice (GLP),
quality control operations, profciency
in technical writing, and experience
in managing scientifc or operations
personnel are highly valued by
recruiters.
As in any other industry, candidates
have to prove their productivity and
reliability though this becomes
particularity pertinent in an industry
in which huge amounts of time
and money are invested. Drug
discovery is a high demand area. New
candidates have to push through the
costly, timely development process
in preclinical testing. Bringing a new
drug to market approval requires
about 10 years and a huge investment
of $2 billion. Hence, having a reliable
and productive candidate is critical,
says Professor Grainger.
A doctoral qualification is
important for those with long
term ambitions - it will also help
advancement opportunities
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high rates of unemployment
and underemployment among recent
graduates, there is a growing sense
that qualifcations alone are not
enough. If you want to bag your ideal
job, one of the most effective things
you can do is get some relevant work
experience under your belt before
graduating and growing numbers of
students are doing exactly that.
At Kings College London, UK, the
university has responded to an
increasingly challenging employment
market by stepping up support for
students who want to obtain work
experience. Internships offcer Belinda
Price says the combination of graduate
study and relevant work experience
is a strong recipe for success. With a
higher level of competition for each
graduate role, a student with proven
work experience in a relevant sector
and demonstrable graduate-level
skills will be more equipped to secure
employment after graduation.
Of course, internships are much more
than just a way to impress potential
employers or fesh out your CV.
Interns can apply their academic
knowledge in their work, will build
a network of contacts and get to
understand their sector better, says
Zuzana Gombarova, recruitment
coordinator at health and hygiene
products company Kimberly-Clark.
Other benefts, she adds, include:
Hands-on real-life experience,
responsibilities and involvement in
project work, experience working
in a corporate environment for a
known company, and introduction to
different areas of business.
Gregg Carnaffan, emerging talent
and executive recruitment manager
at international banking company
HSBC, agrees internships offer many
useful experiences, not least working
in a professional environment. As he
points out, this requires interns to
maintain appropriate standards of self-
presentation, time management and
communication. He also emphasizes
the importance of getting inside
experience of whichever career you are
considering, so you can make sure it is
the right choice, and also refne ideas
about which part of the sector you are
most interested in.
Turning experience into employment
Do internships really improve your
chances of getting a good job? It
seems so. In a recent UK report from
High Fliers Research, more than half
of surveyed employers across a wide
range of sectors said they would be
unlikely to offer a job to a graduate
with no previous experience. Theres
also a growing trend of employers
Interns can apply academic
knowledge in their work and
build a network of contacts
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of your work experience
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Internships are a great
opportunity for companies to
assess graduate talent
using internship schemes as a key part
of their assessment and recruitment
process. At large international
companies in particular, it is common
for a high proportion of interns
to receive an offer of a place on a
graduate training scheme.
Internships are a great opportunity
for us to assess talent over an extended
period of time, Gombarova says,
estimating that around half of interns
at Kimberly-Clark are likely to be
offered a place on the companys
graduate scheme. Elsewhere this
gure is even higher. Jennifer
Whitehouse, talent acquisition partner
at electronics company Siemens, says
the conversion rate from intern to
graduate trainee is as high as 80 per
cent; Carnaffan gives the same rate
for penultimate-year interns at HSBC.
Its a win-win situation really as both
sides get a look at the other to see if
they are right for each other, he says.
Fortunately in our case a lot are!
A foot in the door
If you are keen to work at a particular
company, gaining work experience
there before applying can really pay
off and thats particularly true in
certain sectors. According to the High
Fliers report, investment banking
had the highest conversion rate,
with 71 per cent of vacancies lled
by graduates who had previously
completed work experience at the
company. Law, media and banking
and nance also reported high
conversion rates, while at the lower
end of the spectrum were retail and
public sector jobs. In the latter, just
nine per cent of vacancies went to
graduates with previous experience at
the organization.
Reports such as the QS Global
Employer Survey also show a
majority of employers place value
on international experience when
assessing applicants. Even if you are
already studying abroad, an internship
could be an opportunity to gain some
additional overseas experience. In
response to the growing preference
for graduates who are global citizens
with an international outlook, Price
says the internships team at Kings
works closely with the universitys
Study Abroad Ofce to facilitate
international work placements.
Other universities have similar
schemes and there are also national
and international programs available,
such as Europes Erasmus (European
Community Action Scheme for the
Mobility of University Students). This
supports students completing work
placements of between three and 12
months in participating countries.
The right internship
While most of the benets mentioned
here are likely to apply to the majority
of internships, it should also be noted
there is a huge amount of variation
between work placements in terms
of timing and duration, degree of
support and supervision, level of
responsibility, and whether interns
are paid or not. In some industries,
such as nance, it is possible to
nd internship programs that pay
relatively well, allowing you to boost
your bank account while gaining
valuable experience and contacts.
Other sectors, such as charities and
media, are more likely to offer unpaid
internships, or a nominal/expenses-
only payment.
Differences could also arise from the
size of the company. Larger rms are
more likely to offer more structured
programs, where you will be part of
a group of interns taken on at the
same time. As well as the prospect
of a graduate place, Carnaffan says
larger companies can also offer
greater exposure to a wide range of
experiences and opportunities to
make contacts of many different
nationalities and specializations.
Any internship or work experience
is an advantage, he says. Employers
are looking for real-life examples of
students applying the knowledge and
skills they have to solve problems or
improve performance.
Indeed, while you may meet fewer
people at a smaller company and
get less of an industry overview,
you might nd a more intimate
atmosphere suits you. The
relationships you forge could turn
out to be longer lasting, and as part
of a smaller team you may have
the opportunity to move between
different roles and tasks.
According to Price, the key is to assess
your own priorities and then do some
research. It is important for students
to think about what it is they want
to achieve from their internship
whether developing transferable
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a basis for a dissertation or having
relevant experience to put on a CV.
Whitehouse recommends asking
lots of questions throughout the
application and assessment process,
and even asking if you can visit
for a day to ensure it is the right
environment and type of position
for you. If that is not possible, the
next best thing might be to attend
campus-based events, such as careers
fairs and talks, where you can meet
representatives of the company and
nd out about internships on offer.
Once youve found an internship
you really want, the good news is
having done the research and made
an informed choice means you are
probably already halfway to getting
the place. Showing yourself to be
passionate and well-informed about
the company and the internship
is vital, Carnaffan says. At this
level, employers are not looking
for the nished product we know
interns wont be nancial experts or
great leaders when they join but
we are looking for potential and
enthusiasm. Showing a genuine and
passionate reason for applying for any
organization can really help you stand
out, he says.
For this reason, he advises fewer,
well-researched applications. You
may think you are improving your
chance of getting a place by applying
to 20 different organizations but as
someone who sits on the other side
of the interview room, Carnaffan says
this will be immediately obvious.
And since the company is looking for
managers and leaders of the future,
theyre looking for interns who seem
eager to stay on in the long term.
Make it count
With this aim of nurturing future
employees, companies like HSBC
provide plenty of support for interns.
All of our interns attend a one
and a half day induction where we
cover HSBC, our values and give
them some background on the area
of the business they are going to
be placed within, Carnaffan says.
Each are assigned a mentor from
our current graduate population, and
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have additional support from their
placement line manager. A dedicated
program manager is also on hand to
provide further guidance and advice
if necessary, he says.
Similarly, at Siemens, Whitehouse
says mentoring, team leader and
buddy support schemes are
provided. However, she warns
starting an internship may feel a little
overwhelming at rst, especially if
youre in a large company, and as
you would hope being given real
responsibilities. But, she urges: This
is a challenge: be up for it!
Having put in so much research and
effort, you want to make the most of
the experience once you are there.
This is particularly true if you are
completing an internship during your
graduate course; if you have set aside
time that could otherwise be devoted
to course work or exam preparation,
you want to make that time count.
The key to this, Price says, is forward
planning and preparation. Before
starting their placement, we encourage
students to research the organizations
background, current employment
trends, issues and points of discussion
in the specic role or industry
sector. On arrival interns should set
themselves goals and targets, regularly
reviewing their own progress and
making a note of key achievements.
These will be crucial when students
speak about their experience at future
job interviews, she adds.
Leaving an impression
Two points all these recruiters agree
on are the importance of asking
questions, and of making the most
of opportunities to build a network
of contacts. Even if you dont
choose to have a permanent role at
that organization, you may bump
into them later in your career its
a small world, Whitehouse says.
She adds that useful contacts may be
professionals already working in the
industry, but also other interns. We
try and build a community with our
interns and graduates so they can
support and learn from each other.
As you might expect, employers are
also looking for interns who go the
extra mile, using their initiative to
bring extra value to their work. Even
within more structured schemes,
Carnaffan says, there are opportunities
to widen your role, and to excel
within it.
If the experience turns out to be not
quite what you expected, or you
realize your priorities are different to
what you thought, these are still useful
outcomes. As Carnaffan comments:
Its better both for the employer and
for you if you decide its not for you
after an internship, rather than after
joining as a full-time graduate.
Employers are looking out for
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Dreams do come true :
meet 2012s World
Grad School Tour
scholarship winners
As these four top students prepare for graduate school, they share their
feelings on being selected for a QS scholarship, and their plans for the future
Each year, QS awards four
scholarships to attendees of the
QS World Grad School Tour,
as part of its efforts to support
prospective graduate students
around the world.
The scholarships are awarded to
students who demonstrate the
potential to excel academically,
to make the most of the
opportunity to study abroad,
and who have strong ambitions
for the future.
For all those considering
graduate study abroad,
this years four scholarship
recipients are proof that it is
possible to nd your perfect
course, and to secure funding
for it too. Read on to nd out
how they achieved this, and
how it feels.
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Country of origin: Romania
Winner of: Central and Eastern European
Woman Scholarship (Full Fees)
Graduate Program: MSc in Economics
Institution of Study: University of
Amsterdam, Netherlands
While completing her undergraduate degree
in international business and economics
at the Bucharest Academy of Economic
Studies, Valeria had the opportunity to spend
a year at the University of Amsterdam in the
Netherlands, as part of the Erasmus
exchange program.
This turned out to be a very inluential
experience, exposing Valeria to game theory
now among her main interests and also
introducing her to the department shell soon
be joining as a graduate student.
On returning to Bucharest in 2011, Valeria
attended the QS World Grad School, and
decided to apply for a QS scholarship. I believe
that regrets appear only when a person doesnt
try hard enough, she says.
That is why I always want to make the most
of all the opportunities that come my way,
and this scholarship represented the perfect
opportunity for me to fund the masters
program that I wanted to follow.
The scholarship was a particularly important
opportunity, she adds, as the economic
downturn has led to so many other sources of
graduate funding being cut.
When she found out shed been successful,
Valeria felt relieved, because I knew that this
scholarship would ease the inancial burden on
me and my parents, who were determined to
make important eorts to help me inish
my studies.
Like many of the other scholarship winners,
she also describes a sense of positive
encouragement. I felt happiness because
I inally had the approval that my beliefs
regarding how I would like to help my country
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Silvana Amaya
Country of origin: Colombia
Winner of: Leadership Scholarship
($10,000)
Graduate Program: International
Relations
Institution of Study: Kings College, UK
Silvana Amaya completed her undergraduate
degree in law and politics in Bogot, the
capital of her native country, Colombia. For
her masters, however, she was keen to study
abroad specifically in either the US or UK,
as these are the two main countries in the
international relations field.
Silvana had already started researching
international relations masters programs
when a friend recommended the QS World
Grad School Tour, which was headed for
Bogot in September 2011.
I visited the website and saw the kind of
schools that would be attending, and signed up
straight away, she recalls.
She adds that shed advise others applying for
graduate study to do the same. Its a really
good opportunity for everyone considering
graduate study, not only because of the
scholarship, but because you can meet so
many schools and find out things you wouldnt
get from the website.
Silvana was especially excited to meet
representatives of Kings College London at
the Tour, and says this served to consolidate
her belief that the university would be a good
fit for her.
In fact, Silvana received ofers not only from
Kings, but from a number of other schools too.
The final decision was a tough one, but in the
end it largely came down to location.
Having visited London previously, Silvana was
keen to return. She was also aware that the UK
would be a less expensive option than the US,
and liked the fact that the Kings College course
was 12 months in length whereas most US
masters take two years.
She recalls finding out shed been shortlisted
for the scholarship, and starting to get excited
but trying not to let herself get carried away.
When the final news came, she says, I was
really happy, because its so much help. If I
didnt receive the scholarship, I would have had
to get a loan from a bank.
After graduating, she plans to return to
Colombia, and as shes currently working in
the public sector gain some experience in the
private sector.
in the application essay, were rational and
sustainable.
Having already spent time at the University
of Amsterdam, Valeria was in little doubt
that the MSc program there was right for
her. In particular, she was attracted by its
specializations in behavioural economics and
game theory.
This part of economics is, in my opinion, very
important when trying to make public policies
more eficient, and that should be taken
into consideration more often in the policy
designing process, especially in developing
countries, she says.
After completing the course, Valeria plans
to return to Romania to work in the public
sector, with the aim of applying her skills and
knowledge to make a diference that could
further convince more young Romanians to
return to their home country and contribute to
a positive change in the current system.
She adds, I would also like to tell future
students not to be discouraged by the high
costs necessary to fund their studies, because
there will always be a way to find funding if
they stay open to all the opportunities that
may appear.
Her own success story certainly illustrates
this point!
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definitely be an asset: Exposure to a diferent
culture of business will broaden my horizons
and benefit my career prospects in the long
term.
After completing the course, Jonelle would like
to go on to work in a non-profit organization,
and says her ultimate goal is to work for the
World Bank. This aim is motivated by her
passion for making a diference to developing
economies, which was consolidated by time
spent in South America.
Talking about her feelings on receiving the
scholarship, Jonelle says, I was honored that
QS chose me for the scholarship, and I felt very
encouraged by the news because it supported
my decision to pursue a graduate degree. I am
extremely grateful to QS for the opportunity
to attend the fair, to meet with university
representatives one-on-one and to be able to
obtain funding for my studies.
Her advice for others considering a graduate
degree or uncertain about funding options is
very simple: Register with QS and attend the
fair in your city!
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Jonelle Maltay
Country of Origin: US
Winner of: Grad School Select
Scholarship ($2,000)
Graduate Program: MSc in management
Institution of Study: IESEG School of
Managememnt , France
For Jonelle, receiving the QS scholarship has
been a great source of encouragement, and
proof that there are ways to facilitate studying
abroad, even at graduate level.
Jonelle completed her BSc in accounting
and finance at Cardif University, UK, but is
originally from New York, US and it was in
New York City that she attended the QS World
Grad School, back in September 2011.
She recalls, After finding a school that I was
excited to attend, I decided that the scholarship
was the ideal opportunity I had been seeking.
The school Jonelle had become excited about
was IESEG School of Management in France,
and, having been named the winner of the
QS Grad School Select Scholarship, shes now
preparing to start an MSc in management
there.
Jonelle explains, I believe that this course
will build upon the foundation of my
undergraduate degree by expanding my
financial knowledge from a managerial
perspective. IESEG ofers an amazing two-
year program, which includes a six-month
internship, and this is a great opportunity to
gain work experience in my field of study.
She adds that studying in a new country will
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Rajesh
Country of origin: India
Winner of: QS Academic Scholarship
($10,000)
Graduate Program: MSc in Biomedical
Sciences
Institution of Study: Edinburgh University,
UK
Rajesh (Raj) Kumar Kampa is certainly glad he
followed a friends suggestion that he attend
the QS World Grad School Tour when it came
to Bangalore in 2011 and not just because it
led to him successfully receiving one of the
biggest QS scholarships.
Before attending the event, Raj says he had
been considering graduate study, but wasnt
exactly sure what, where and so on. But after
the tour, almost all his uncertainties had been
cleared up.
It was really a wonderful experience, being
able to meet universities at the fair and be able
to interact with them that was really helpful
for me.
In particular, he was interested to meet
representatives from the University of
Edinburgh, UK, which he knew was highly
ranked in his subject of interest. When I spoke
to the university representatives at the fair,
they were really good. They gave me very
relevant information.
In fact, he says, the whole experience was
surprisingly easy and hed definitely
recommend the tour to others trying to choose
a university outside of their own country.
When he received the email confirming his
selection for the scholarship, Raj says he had
to read it through a few times to be sure of
what it said. I was expecting the usual Thank
you for your application, unfortunately it was
unsuccessful... but it wasnt like that!
Despite it being past midnight, he immediately
woke a friend to share in his excitement, before
calling up his family to tell them the good
news too. Everyones been really stunned and
happy for me. Its such an honor, and Im very
thankful.
After completing the course in Edinburgh, Raj
plans to return to India and continue research
in the biomedical sciences sector. He would
particularly like to focus on genomics, and
is keen to contribute to the development of
knowledge in this field in his own country.
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Admissions advice
Indicate how you hope to
benefit from the program
Top tips for putting together a winning application
By Tim Rogers
RESEARCH TIMING
PERSONAL
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material as part of the formal
application process for a Masters
program; requirements for a PhD
tend to vary slightly depending on
the institution and the academic
subject area applied for. However, the
following will usually be required:

Start at the start
Application form: a generic form either
offered in traditional paper format or,
increasingly, online at a universitys
website. Information required for
completion generally refects a CV or
rsum and includes personal details,
your academic record, the name of
your chosen program, the results of
any tests you are required to take and
the names of your referees. Any errors,
exaggerations and inaccuracies in the
application will count against you and
could result in the immediate rejection
of your application.
Transcripts: depending on the
preference of the institution you
are applying to, you should include
originals or certifed copies of
transcripts (or lists of grades and results)
from all post-secondary education
courses you have studied. Grad
schools often allow you to submit
copies to speed up the application
process, but require you to show the
originals at the time of registration.
Transcripts are increasingly accepted
as uploaded electronic copies as part of
an online application process.
Personal statement: depending on
the institution you apply to, you
will be required to submit a piece
of writing that refects your reasons
for wanting to study your chosen
graduate program. These tend to be
critical to the application and must
include a blend of your personal
and professional experience relevant
to your chosen program, as well as
an indication of how you hope to
beneft from the program of study.
Honesty, clarity and coherence are
the watchwords here - think of your
statement of purpose as an interview
on paper and prepare accordingly.
References or supporting letters: all
grad school applications require a
minimum of two and sometimes
three letters of support from referees.
These references tend to be extremely
important in all cases, particularly for
the more competitive programs at top
universities. Choosing a referee can
be a very diffcult process and you
must be guided by the requirements
of the individual program you are
applying for. Some programs require
only academic references; others only
professional, but most accept a mix
of both. Choose people that know
you on a day-to-day basis, who are
familiar with your work and who can
comment on your potential to beneft
from your program of study.
Test scores: most grad school
programs now require one or more
of the standardized, internationally
recognized tests such as GRE, GMAT,
TOEFL, IELTS or PTE, as part of the
application process. Be sure to submit
the results of the tests when they
are required so a decision on your
application is not delayed. Many
grad schools will only process your
application on receipt of the offcial
test results, while others will make a
decision based on the application as
a whole and make a conditional offer
subject to certain conditions related to
your IELTS or GRE score.
An application fee: these are
increasingly common amongst
international grad schools and are
intended to cover both the cost of the
application process and act as a screen
to the less serious applicants. If you
cannot afford to pay the application
fee, contact the admissions offce
directly to explain why. Without
an application fee, many graduate
programs will not process your
material and delay a decision.
In addition to the common
elements described, certain programs
may require other, more specifc
components such as a sample of
academic writing, a piece of project
work and, for PhD applicants, an
extended research abstract that
outlines the area of research you wish
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to focus on. In all cases, the graduate
program you are applying to will
make it clear what is required as part
of the application process. However,
it is your responsibility to meet these
requirements and failure to do so will
either result in a delayed decision or,
your application being rejected.
Getting the timing right
Depending on the grad school you
decide to apply to, understanding
when to submit your material, and
when deadlines are, can make the
difference between being accepted
or rejected. Knowing when academic
cycles begin is the frst step: European
grad schools tend to commence
in late September, whilst those in
Canada, the US and throughout
Asia begin slightly earlier in August.
Institutions in Australia, New Zealand
and Singapore tend to operate on a
different cycle, with academic years
beginning in March. Some individual
grad schools may also offer the
opportunity of two entry dates a year,
depending on how their academic
timetable is structured, thus allowing
you more fexibility on when you can
begin your Masters or PhD program.
Grad schools tend to have different
attitudes towards deadlines, some
making them completely binding,
others not specifying them at all.
Universities in the US tend to
operate a strict deadline system
where all application material has
to be submitted by one or two dates
a year in order to be considered for
fnancial aid and entry to a graduate
program. Many European grad
schools, however, use deadlines only
as a broad guideline and encourage
applicants to submit their material as
early as possible. They will then make
decisions on completed applications
throughout the year.
Whenever your chosen institutions
deadline may be, two things are clear:
frstly, the responsibility of fnding
out if a deadline exists and is relevant
to your application, or a scholarship,
is solely yours. Secondly, while many
institutions do not operate with
an application deadline they do
encourage early application.
Make sure you know whether the
schools you are applying for prefer
early or late applications and how
the timing of your submission may
affect the outcome. Many applicants
consistently overlook the importance
of deadlines for the submission of
their application material. More
excellent applications are rejected
because they are either turned in late
or have material missing from them
than for any other reason.
The most competitive programs either
operate a rolling admissions process
or accept completed applications
on a frst come, frst served basis
and as such, adhere very strictly to
submission deadlines. Irrespective of
the content and the quality of your
application, if you miss a key date,
your application is almost certainly
bound for rejection.
What admissions oficers really want
Most admissions staff hope to see
applicants that are able to contribute
to their program through personal
experiences and backgrounds. Whilst
academic credentials are undoubtedly
the most important factor in the
admissions process for most grad
schools, never discount your own
personal circumstances - what makes
you unique has direct relevance to the
contribution you might make on a
Masters or PhD program.
Randy Vener, director of admissions
at the American University of Paris
(AUP), sees hundreds of international
graduate applications every year for
the eight Masters programs available
at the Paris-based university and is
clear on why applicants are successful.
Good applications are three
dimensional - they combine their
academic record with their personal
story and their experiences. They
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make it clear why they want to study
a specifc program and how their key
skills are directly relevant to success
on the Masters [program]. Applicants
are confdent, clear and direct - if
they have a particular experience that
makes them a better candidate, then
they address this in their application.
You should always ensure your
application material is focused on a
particular grad school, or individual
program. Admissions staff will want to
read an application that makes it clear
why you should be accepted at their
institution and why you will be a good
ft for their program. This means if
you are applying to two or three grad
schools, you need to prepare each
application individually. Copying
material from one application to
another is a sure fre way to having
your application rejected. Tailor all
of your material to the strengths and
uniqueness of the program you are
actually applying to and match your
ambitions and aspirations to elements
of the institution or the program.
Professional ambition and experience
can also make you stand out from
the crowd. Gail Hupper, director of
LLM and international programs
at Boston College in the US, views
these elements as important when
considering international graduate
applications. We tend to look
for people who have some work
experience following their basic law
degree, but this is not an absolute
requirement. We do insist on high
academic performance in students
prior studies, strong English skills,
and a sense that the person will
make a real contribution to the legal
profession after graduation.
Most importantly, knowing what a
grad school wants from you comes
from your initial research. Establishing
a typical profle of candidates
on the Masters or PhD program of
your choice will make writing your
application considerably easier.
Matching your strengths with those
the program presents, through either
the current student body or recent
alumni, helps you stand out. If a
particular program is competitive,
tailoring your application to the exact
profle of candidates is an important
strategy in the admissions process.
What people dont tell you
Each grad school program has its
own admissions standards which
tend to be administered fercely and
consistently. This makes it easier for
you as an applicant to know what
is expected, but if you fail to meet
any of the requirements a Masters
or PhD program publishes, you are
unlikely to gain admission. That
said, graduate applications tend
to be considered in the round,
which means all of the different
elements are taken into account when
making a fnal decision. Therefore,
it is occasionally possible for you
to counter a potential weakness in
your application with a strength. For
example, excellent references that
explain a poor academic transcript can
make a tremendous difference to an
admissions offcer, as can exemplary
work experience if it is relevant to
the program of study. A lower than
anticipated standardized test score
can be balanced by a clearly expressed
statement of purpose.
Crucial in all of this is making the
admissions offcers job as easy as
possible by providing suffcient
information, with appropriate
detail, as to why you are the perfect
candidate for their program. In
addition, many grad schools collect
international applications together
rather than making decisions each
time a new application is received.
Therefore, thinking of appropriate
strategies to make your application
stands out from the crowd is even
more important.
Your personal, or research, statement
can often be the key to receiving a
higher profle than other students,
either by introducing a more positive
or individual tone based on your own
experiences, or by adopting a more
creative way of presenting yourself.
In both cases, stating your credentials
and your relevant background in
a confdent manner will show the
admissions selectors why you might
be an appropriate candidate.
Finally, establishing a contact with
your chosen grad school before you
apply can also make you stand out
from the crowd. If you can meet
someone in person, all the better, but
well directed questions via email or
telephone can make a tremendous
impact on your application,
establishing you as an applicant that
is both keen and focused on achieving
your ambitions. There is, of course, an
important balance to be struck here
between occasional contact and daily
exchanges, but the principle remains
- if you establish some measure of
a real person beyond the paper or
online application form, you are
viewed differently by an admissions
offcer. This is no more important
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who should always establish contact
with potential supervisors for their
academic project before submitting a
formal application.
A winning application
While the admissions criteria for
almost all international graduate
programs are published widely,
either online or in university
prospectuses, they generally give none
of the real favour of what makes
the difference between a successful,
and unsuccessful, application. At the
worlds top universities, countless
applications with the right minimum
standards are rejected every year,
much to the disappointment of those
who have submitted them. While
some of these negative decisions
are the result of not meeting the
appropriate academic standards, a
range of strategies exist to make your
application stand out from the crowd.
First and foremost, more students
fail to read the application guidelines
in enough detail, missing out vital
information, making mistakes and
sending in the wrong or inappropriate
supporting material. With so few
students now being interviewed
before they are accepted, a paper
or online application is effectively
the only opportunity to convince
admissions staff of your qualities and,
while academic criteria will always
dominate the heart of a decision, frst
impressions do count.
If your application is incomplete it
provides an academic selector with an
impression of you that may or may
not be fair. Take every aspect of your
application as seriously as possible,
check your material against the
guidelines and always read through
every piece of written material before
you hit the submit button.
Secondly, your personal statement
or supporting essay has to refect
your background, as it is relevant to
the subject or grad school you are
applying to. Successful applicants will
represent themselves accurately and
with passion, blending details from
their academic and personal lives that
add real value to the application as a
whole. A statement with character,
commitment and fair will stand
out from the crowd and compel
an academic selector to take the
application seriously. The key theme
for any applicant is relevancy in their
statement of purpose - whether this
touches on professional experience,
how the program of study will support
a future goal or personal development.
Excellent personal statements take
months to write, go through a number
of revisions and can stand-alone as a
high quality piece of writing. If your
writing feels unnatural, or you feel
uneasy with the style, its unlikely to
do you justice as part of a high quality
and compelling graduate application.
Your application should also refect
your knowledge of the program or
academic area you are applying to.
Academic selectors read your material
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student who is willing to make an
active contribution to the graduate
learning experience.
At the Masters and PhD levels,
students are expected to contribute
to the discussion and development
of academic and intellectual themes
in a way that rarely happens in
undergraduate degrees, requiring
a level of expertise amongst all
students as soon as they begin.
Your application should include
any information that demonstrates
your mastery of, or interest in, a
feld of study. For example any
papers you have published, relevant
practical work you have undertaken
or discussions you have developed
independently of your studies. If you
have written extensively on a subject,
submit a writing sample in addition
to the other required elements of the
application.
Improve your chances
No matter what type of program you
are applying to, or the country in
which you want to study, completing
your application is an important part
of the grad school experience. Each
university and country has a slightly
different system but the essential
aspects of the application remain
consistent: present your completed
materials by the deadline, invest
time in your written statement, select
relevant and enthusiastic referees
and make sure the overall tone and
content of your application matches
the program you are applying to.
Keep these steps in mind and your
chances of success are improved.
Your application should reflect
your knowledge of the program
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tied to a particular career, asks Mansoor Iqbal
Choosing a Masters
degree: vocational
or traditional?
G
raduate level study, as youll
know if youve ever done or
given serious consideration to it, is a
huge investment - of money, time and
effort. You must therefore think very
carefully about what you want to get
out of it before committing yourself
to anything from one year to seven or
eight years of intensive study.
At the 2010 QS World Grad School
Tour, students motivations were clear.
Two thirds of prospective graduate
students surveyed indicated their
reason for pursuing a Masters degree
was improving their career prospects.
At PhD level, over half had one eye
on improving their career prospects,
although different values did apply,
and personal interest was
the most frequently cited
motivation.
Earnings premium
The good news is that graduate level
education will almost certainly help
you with your career prospects. Dr
Anthony P. Carnevale, director of
Georgetown Universitys Centre
on Education and the Workforce
(CEW) in the US, confrms that across
the board both your employment
prospects and your prospective
earnings are improved by graduate
level study. The CEWs report, The
College Payoff, shows holders of
Masters degrees will earn, on average,
US$2.7 million US$400,000 more
than holders of undergraduate degrees.
Doctoral degree holders are better off,
with lifetime earnings of US$3.3 million;
professional degree holders command
another US$300,000 over that.
Of course there is a lot of variation
here, depending on ones occupation
and, by extension, their degree.
Its all down to what you take,
explains Carnevale. Thats the new
rule in postsecondary education.
He points to the rise in the United
States of what he calls the fast and
the furious education market
one or two-year certifcate courses,
commonly delivered by for-proft
schools. A student doing such a course
in engineering, he states, would stand
to earn more than the majority of
undergraduate degree holders.
However, as The College Payoff
shows, within any given profession,
earnings still increase in line with the
level of qualifcation. As a result, these
lower level qualifcations carry with
them a higher level of risk.
Carnevale observes the skills
requirement of the jobs market is
ratcheting upwards. Automation has
put paid to many jobs that rely on
manual skills, and growth is being
driven by occupations and felds
that have a very high educational
requirement. According to Carnevale,
more than 80 per cent of new jobs
ft into this category. Another CEW
report, Hard Times notes people who
make technology are in a much better
position than those who use it.
Getting a graduate degree, therefore,
seems like a good move from an
employment perspective. But, as the
above observation from Hard Times
suggests, it is closely tied to what
you study. The distribution of jobs
will favour a more explicit relation
between what you take and what
you make, says Carnevale.
Two thirds of prospective
students indicated improving
career prospects as a reason
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Voting with their feet
This hammers home a key concern for
any graduate student how important
is it to take a degree that leads to a
specic career? For many students,
this is a no-brainer. The levels of
specic expertise their professions
demand mean doctors and engineers
are obliged to take vocational
qualications, so for students thinking
of going into such a eld, a vocational
qualication really is the only option.
There is a whole spectrum of other
careers for which a vocational
qualication is not necessarily
compulsory, and a whole host of
potential degree courses that arent
vocational by any means. Carnevale
points out that in the current jobs
market, the tide of favour has moved
signicantly away from the latter.
Occupational education has taken
over of the systems - nine of ten
graduate degrees in America focus on
specialities. Only around ten per cent
of students choose humanities and
liberal arts degrees at this level.
This represents a signicant shift in
mindset. In the past, such degrees
accounted for the majority of graduate
level qualications. The market
drives an implicit system and students
vote with their feet, adds Carnevale.
It should be noted, perhaps, that
science degrees, like chemistry, have
been categorized as occupational by
Carnevale. Though such courses may
not be vocational
in the strictest sense
of the word, as
Carnevale points
out: If youre
studying chemistry
at this level its
because you want
to be a chemist.
Priorities
There is an obvious
reason for this shift,
as anyone who has
watched the news
any time in the past
three years will know: jobs. Hard
Times found students who study
disciplines more closely aligned to
specic jobs and industries generally
fare better when it comes to nding a
job. As Carnevale puts it: You have
to have a strategy.
However, there is a risk here, as
exemplied by architects, who as
the report acknowledges, have fared
rather badly in the post Credit Crunch
world as a result of the decline of the
construction industry.
We might ask, what about
professional elds like editorial and
public relations in which vocational
degrees exist, but are not necessarily
compulsory? According to Alan Cross,
director of The Media Network, an
editorial recruitment agency based
in London, the
rule still applies.
Employers
looking for
journalists
prefer staff
with vocational
training
preferably,
graduate, he
says. The days
of in-house
editorial training
schemes are
largely gone,
so if candidates
want to make it to rst base in the
recruitment process, they will need
some form of vocational journalism
training. He does add that in some
cases, such as nancial journalism for
example, subject-specic knowledge
might be a greater requirement than
actual journalistic training.
James Wright, managing director of
Melbourne-based PR rm, Red Agency,
says hiring is spreading to a wider
variety of disciplines, but vocational
qualications, which include a year
If candidates want to make it
to irst base they will need
some vocational training
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in industry, regularly produce strong
candidates. An understanding of PR
and marketing is crucial, Wright says.
Some real life experience and the right
attitude are key here, and he warns
graduates with a sense of entitlement,
they are in for a short sharp shock!
The Media Networks Cross also
emphasizes the importance of having
the right attitude something that
becomes more important over time.
As with all workers, whether trained
or untrained, the extent to which
they prosper in the workplace is much
more a factor of application and
determination. As such, its probably
true that initial advantages wear away
over time, he says.
The initial advantage in fnding that
frst position is signifcant though
certainly something to be taken into
consideration at a time when getting
ones foot on the ladder can be a
daunting prospect.
Doing time
Cross issues caution that vocational
training wont necessarily secure you
that glamorous posting youve always
dreamed of. The largest proportion
of journalism trainees will very likely
end up initially working for business
or trade publishers or local papers,
he says. They need to be honest
with themselves about why they are
considering vocational journalism
training, adding that having a
vocational qualifcation doesnt
guarantee having a job.
Carnevale compares the decision
about what you will study to drawing
up complex risk charts which must
take into account what will happen if
you struggle to fnd a position in your
chosen vocation. Though you give
yourself a better chance by focussing
on a specifc topic, at least in the
beginning, there is an element of risk.

Two purposes of education
By focussing too heavily on the
employment side of things, we risk
losing touch with the other purpose
of education. That is, learning just for
the joy of learning, discovering things
that are not instantly (but potentially
tangibly) useful, and coming up
with new ways of thinking.

Carnevale agrees this is a tricky issue.
The commodifcation of education
does give the system bias in favour
of job training, he says. The US
system, he reminds us, requires
students to take a variety of courses at
undergraduate level those majoring
in engineering, for instance, will be
obliged to take at least one liberal
arts course. The result is that both
purposes of education can be satisfed,
after which graduate level education
can focus on occupational training.
The system is trying to cut this [non-
occupational element] out, Carnevale
warns. However, he adds we shouldnt
think of education that primarily
serves as occupational training as
being devoid of elements that fulfl
the other purpose of education. The
distinction between education and
training has always been superfcial,
he argues. If you take something
apart and put it back together again,
theres something to be learned there.

And maybe this is a good point to take
into consideration. Perhaps we are
wrong to sharply draw a line between
the two purposes of education.
Certainly, there is a spectrum with
arts and humanities on one side, and
something like chartered accountancy
or radiology on the other. However,
to say there is no educational value
in a training-focused course would
certainly be a mistake.
Consider classics
By the same token, traditional
academic degrees can also furnish
you with workplace applicable skills,
something those who are inclined
towards such subjects should
remember before taking the risk of a
vocational Masters in something
they dont enjoy.
This is certainly the view of Tobias
Reinhardt, Corpus Christi professor of
the Latin Language and Literature at
Oxford University. Classics graduates
have a range of skills and abilities
which are eminently transferable.
There is no need to take the word of
classics professors for this; rather, the
fact that classics graduates readily fnd
employment shows this.

Professor Simon Goldhill, professor
in Greek Literature and director of
Studies in Classics at Kings College,
London, UK is vociferous in his
praise of classics as a subject that
not only prepares students for work,
but also gets them there in the frst
place. A quote from the recruitment
board at SHELL we can teach you
chemical engineering; but we cant
teach you how to think - provides
a useful springboard. Thats what
classics gives: a real fair at thinking,
Professor Goldhill says. It enables you
to process large amounts of new and
technical information; to construct
and follow an argument with rigour;
to manipulate and understand the
rhetorical skills of persuasion; to
think outside the box.
Traditional academic degrees
can also furnish you with
workplace applicable skills
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Professor Reinhardt echoes this
sentiment: What classicists learn is
the application of rigorous thought to
a wide variety of different problems
which defy easy resolution; this is a
transferable skill, he says. And the
critical, refective engagement with
cultures which are very different to
our own is another such skill in a
globalized world.
Transferable skills
Teaching is often cited as the main
career path for arts and humanities
graduates, and many will move into
this feld. This is not to say this is
the only path open to them. Indeed,
Professor Goldhill reels off a veritable
catalogue of careers his graduates
have gone on to do. My students
have done an incredible range of jobs
from scriptwriter in Hollywood to a
leading position in the treasury, from
the BBC to a traineeship in chemical
engineering at SHELL, from journalist
to male model, from judge to Billie
Pipers personal tutor.

The fexibility and interdisciplinary
nature of the subject, Professor
Reinhardt feels, allows classicists a
degree of manoeuvrability between
professions and felds of research.
Classicists, or so employers feel,
fnd it easy to adapt to new problems
and challenges. In this connection,
it is a relevant feature of the subject
that it is constantly looking for ways
to integrate with progress in other
academic felds: thus classicists are,
for instance, research leaders in the
feld of digital humanities, he says.
I would ask potential applicants to
refect on their schooling. I am sure
that most would agree the supposedly
most relevant, practical instruction
they received was the quickest to
become obsolete. In a way, thats the
argument for teaching transferable
skills, Professor Reinhardt adds.
Training, Professor Goldhill agrees,
should not just be instrumental. He
also reminds us we should not forget
the dual purpose of education. It is,
I am afraid, a very thin and rather
shameful view of education and the
potential of young people to suggest
that a university education is just
training a workforce.
Getting an education
This is something we should not
lose sight of. Whether it is a more
vocational or a traditional Masters
degree for which you opt, remember
your graduate level education is just
that: an education. While your future
career may quite justifably be your
main motivation when choosing
your Masters, there is a lot more to be
gained from extending your education
beyond undergraduate level.
There is a lot to be gained
from extending your education
beyond undergraduate level
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To PhD or not to PhD:
that is the question
D
octoral degrees have
mushroomed in recent years
across the globe. Today, there are
more graduates holding a PhD title
than ever before, and a growing
number of ambitious postgraduate
students are embarking on the often
arduous and demanding course of
study this qualifcation requires - in
all disciplines and subject areas.
But before setting ones sights on
this prestigious degree, it is worth
considering the hard realities of life
as a PhD student, the pros and cons
of the degree and the benefts and
challenges such a program of study
brings. A good place to start is by
asking: is a PhD really for me?
A clear focus
As attractive as a PhD degree is, it is
not for everyone. As is widely known,
a PhD program requires discipline,
tenacity and a certain level of love
for the subject of choice. In Europe,
doctoral programs take four years on
average to complete; in North America
even longer that is no picnic in
terms of time spent dealing with
something so focused and specifc.
That is also in addition to three or four
years of undergraduate study and one
or two years of a Masters program.
While studying for a PhD degree
can be an immensely rewarding and
exciting experience, it also comes with
trials and tribulations. Therefore, each
potential PhD student should be clear
on whether he or she can stick it out
for the duration both fnancially and
in terms of focus.

In order to best master the challenges
ahead on the road to a PhD, it is
important to identify why one might
want to do such a qualifcation. In
Successful PhD students
should be motivated by the
topic they are immersed in
other words, the right motivation is
key in assessing whether a PhD is for
you. Ask yourself: is it primarily for
fnancial gain, career advancement,
a desire to fnd and create new
knowledge in a specifc feld, or
perhaps you arent quite ready to leave
academia just yet?
A successful (and happy) PhD student
should enjoy academic work and be
motivated primarily by the topic he
or she chooses to immerse themselves
There is little else that brings as much
gratification as being awarded a PhD,
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in for four or more years. Contributing
to the creation of new knowledge,
exploring the unexplored, gaining
new insights and acquiring a unique
level of expertise in a specifc feld is
perhaps one of the greatest rewards
PhD study brings and it certainly
is what keeps the sometimes weary
PhD student going. If your motivation
is primarily to be awarded the
prestigious title, and your interest in
the subject is peripheral at best, it will
be tricky to succeed as a PhD student.
Financial rewards
A PhD undertaken for purely fnancial
gains should be done so with caution.
Recent studies have shown, the
proliferation of PhDs (specifcally in
the natural sciences) has caused the
global market to be saturated with
bright minds holding doctorates and
as a result the fnancial pay off may
not be as high as it used to be for this
reputable degree.
Similarly, given the widespread cuts
academic environments across the
globe presently have to face, jobs
certainty is precarious at best in
academia. Having said this, each
discipline and industry is different so
it pays to do your research on whether
your fnancial gain is better with a
postgraduate Masters degree or a PhD.
While PhD grads have traditionally
entered roles in academia, this is by
no means the case anymore and a
growing number of industries have
discovered the added value PhD
graduates can bring to the feld.
When deciding whether to embark on
the PhD route, it is also important to
ask yourself whether you will be able
to sustain yourself in the process
both mentally and fnancially. Unlike
any other endeavour, doing a PhD is
unique in that it does not come with
instant rewards. The proverbial pat
on the back after a days or weeks
hard work is simply not a given in
the PhD journey. There is no boss
to tell you how much he or she
appreciates your achievements and
there is no paycheck at the end of
the month to attest to the value of
the work produced. The PhD process
is one of constant review, critique
and suggestions for improvement.
Appreciation, assurance and positive
acknowledgment come in small doses
and the most likely source for it is
a discerning public of peers in the
feld, including your supervisor. Both,
however, are typically going to offer
constructive criticism over enthusiastic
praise. Having to motivate yourself
to carry on, even without frequent
assurances that you are doing well,
requires an enormous amount of self-
reliance and discipline, particularly
during moments of despair when the
research or writing is not going well.
Valuable support
What helps tremendously is a
support network of friends, peers and
colleagues who you trust and who can
provide encouragement and positive
feedback in the process.
Family support is also important and
it is crucial your nearest and dearest
are aware of the challenges a PhD
brings with it. This is one of the most
underestimated aspects of PhD study.
By nature, studying for a PhD is a
solitary endeavour and often requires
working unorthodox hours, travelling
to do feldwork and, at times, an
irrepressible urge to want to talk
about issues those not working in the
same feld have no idea about. This
can sometimes lead to tensions and
frustrations with friends and family.
It is important not to let this ruin
relationships, and it is advisable to try
and be both patient and open about
the highs and lows in the process.
Securing funding
In the list of trials and tribulations
a PhD student faces is the potential
fnancial strain such a rigorous
program can pose. Securing
The PhD process is one of
constant review, critique and
suggestions for improvement
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suffcient funding for the majority
of your time as a PhD student is
invaluable. There are plenty of
scholarships available to budding
doctoral students in the sciences and
humanities and most institutions
have an internal scholarship program
that can help fund the research
endeavour. While most PhD students
work as Graduate Teaching Assistants
(GTAs) throughout their studies, it
is diffcult to meet the demands of a
job workload of more than 19 hours
while focusing on a PhD full-time.
In an ideal scenario, PhD students
can work as a research assistant in
the feld of their own research and
study in order to supplement their
fnancial circumstances. However,
not everyone can expect to fnd such
employment. More to the point, when
nearing completion of your thesis,
it is important not to be distracted
by having to make ends meet. The
completion process is one of the most
demanding and laborious processes
for many PhD students and the fnal
months can be onerous. If you have
to worry about how to pay the rent
or other expenses, on top of the
academic demands the fnal months
hold, youre likely to reach your limit.
A labour of love
Why, then, would you want to do
a PhD? Because it is also a lot of
fun! If you are prepared for what
to expect, life as a PhD student
can be enormously interesting and
rewarding. Not only do PhD students
have a high degree of fexibility in
terms of working hours and working
environment, as a PhD student you
are also very much your own boss.
This means you determine how
much work you can best do, when
to do it and where. With this level of
fexibility comes a responsibility for
good time management, but also the
freedom not to have to do a 9 5
(unless of course you choose to).
If you are prepared for what to
expect, life as a PhD student
can be enormously rewarding
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Conti nued from page 48 enjoy. Being able to contribute to new
fndings and insights and developing
an expertise in a subject is what
drives many a PhD student through
the sometimes-dark valleys that this
academic choice can bring. With a
strong network of friends and peers
and a realistic assessment of whether
you can sustain yourself mentally and
academically through the four plus
years of PhD study, there is little else
that brings as much gratifcation as
being awarded this prestigious title for
having completed a labour of love.
Another perk of being a PhD student,
aside from a high degree of freedom,
is the opportunity to travel as part
of your research and studies. Even
if your feldwork does not take you
to places far afeld, PhD students
are typically encouraged to attend
national and international conferences
and present their work across the
globe to a network of peers. Most
universities have travel funds available
for conference and feldwork grants,
which cover a large portion, if not all,
of your travel costs (within reason).
Most satisfying, however, is the
sense of personal achievement that
comes with producing some new and
original research on a topic that you
As a PhD student you have a
degree of flexibility and are
very much your own boss
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The language
of instruction
The rise in English language education ofers new opportunities
for international graduate students, writes Tim Rogers
I
nternational grad school students
have never enjoyed such an array
of potential universities in a huge
selection of countries than is the case
today. While the US, Canada, Australia
and the UK dominate the minds of
many students keen on pursuing
their Masters or PhD degrees overseas,
thousands of students are increasingly
focusing on different countries, all
offering qualifcations of exactly the
same academic quality but in less well-
known destinations.
These countries range from Italy,
where international programs are
taught in both Italian and English; to
Switzerland, where tuition fees remain
at a modest level for students in the
government-subsidised system; and
Finland, where both the quality of life
and study experience frequently see
the countrys universities to be among
the most popular by international
students choosing to study in a lesser
known county.
But perhaps the biggest driver
of changing destinations for
international students is the mass
conversion of many Masters and other
graduate programs to English as the
language of instruction.
English language programs
Masters degrees taught in English
have long been the preserve of the
major English language destination
countries. Of late, the growth in
programs taught in English across
Europe and, more recently in a
number of Asian countries, has been
signifcant. The reasons for the growth
are varied, but an awareness of the
benefts of attracting international
students to national degree programs
is certainly at the centre of much of
this development.
Joanna Kumpula, from the Finnish
application service, University
Admissions Finland, believes part
of the reason for the growth in
English language Masters programs
around Europe is the increased focus
on internationalization of many
universities. Finnish and other
European universities have recognized
the importance of international
students for their teaching programs,
Kumpula says.
Providing an international
atmosphere on campus and having
international students both have very
positive affects on their own domestic
students. In an increasingly globalized
world, the importance of developing
international skills for all is clear.
In Europe, the signing of the Bologna
Declaration and a realignment
of many of the higher education
systems by the different countries to
a common model has facilitated the
growth of Masters programs taught
in English. However, it is perhaps the
recognition of the need to remain
both competitive and attractive in
the global economy to attract top
talent that has driven more European
universities to convert their Masters
programs to English.
The growth in programs in
English across Europe and in
Asia has been significant
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at the Masters level, is closely related
to broader issues of mobility and
economic development. Whether
non-native speaking countries like
it or not, English is the language of
business, research, trade and economic
prosperity, and so it makes sense
that those universities that want to
be engaged with a globally mobile
student population will convert their
programs to English.
Recognizing this fact has led to a rapid
increase in the capacity of Dutch and
other European countries to support
international students wishing to
study in English. But an important
part of the study experience living
and learning another countrys
culture is a facet that many students
fail to consider fully when choosing
a country where the language of
everyday life is not English. In
choosing a study destination where
the language of instruction is English
but the language of the country
is different, students need to be
aware that life may not always be
straightforward, van Vugt warns.
While the language of the classroom
may well be English, everyday life
is likely to require some knowledge
of the local language, even if to
simply order food or buy a bus ticket.
More complex transactions such as
registering with the authorities or
looking for a full or part-time job will
certainly need local language skills,
unless they are entirely international
in their orientation, he adds.
While the change in the language
of instruction presents a real
opportunity for many international
graduate students, the impact on
the universities that teach in a new
language is another aspect of the
experience students should be aware
of. University administration can
sometimes be a signifcant drag in
institutions where the language of the
country is different to the language
used for teaching. Students expecting
fully English administration and
international student services can
sometimes be surprised at the level of
English of institutional staff, making
life more diffcult for individuals
arriving or studying in a foreign
country for the frst time. Although
this is an area that many universities
across Europe and further afeld are
trying hard to tackle, the reality is
many essential support services are
only available in the local language.
New language, new destinations
While destinations like the US
and the UK will remain the most
popular for international graduate
students for many years to come, the
emergence of viable English-language
alternatives throughout Europe and
Asia is good news for the hundreds
of thousands of students considering
pursuing Masters or PhD programs
away from their home countries. The
increased choice allows all students to
question whether the most popular
destinations really are the very best
for their academic subject or specifc
goals and whether alternative choices
may offer an element to them that
is entirely unique and perhaps the
most critical in their fnal choice.
Niklas Tranaeus, project coordinator
of Study Destination Sweden, refects
on the growth of English programs
in Sweden: Certainly here there
has been a recognition that moving
more degree programs to English is
an important way of attracting high
quality international students and
providing access to some of the best
teaching and research available in
the world today. In Sweden we have
programs that are recognized for their
innovation and international focus
and offering these in English allows
more students to access them. Like
many Europeans, we recognize that
to move towards an English taught
graduate environment is a step in
the direction of becoming more
international and, perhaps even more
well known for the academic areas we
excel in, he says.
The increased choice allows
students to question whether
popular destinations are the
best for their chosen subject
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Each of the emerging study
destinations is characterized by
particular aspects that make
them very diferent
Each of the emerging study
destinations for international graduate
students is characterized by particular
aspects that make them unique. In
some cases these factors are entirely
associated with the country itself,
for instance, Sweden, Finland and
Denmark, where the societies are
seen as being open and democratic,
enabling international students to
settle and make friends very quickly.
Meanwhile, The Netherlands is known
for its unique study style, where the
problem based learning approach
adopted by many universities brings
international students together with
their local counterparts in small
groups throughout their course
of study. While the popularity of
Australia and the UK dictates that
the advantages of studying in these
destinations are very well known, less
visible countries, which may have
similar advantages to their popular
counterparts, tend to have lower
profles with reputations known by
only the few students who have made
the decision to study there.
Oferings in Asia
Away from Europe, other destinations
using English as their language of
instruction offer great opportunities
for more adventurous or indeed cost-
conscious students. For years, Malaysia
was known by many involved in
international education as the number
one source of students coming to
Australia and the UK for their degree-
level studies. Tens of thousands of
Malaysian students pursued graduate
programs abroad, many returning
home and entering academic positions
as teachers and researchers. Over the
years, the benefts of Masters and
PhD degrees earned abroad have
had a direct impact on the quality,
reputation and visibility of many
Malaysian universities, resulting in
an annually increasing number of
students choosing to study in the
country that was once the single
largest source of international
students for the rest of the world.
Universities such as the Universiti
Malaya (UM), Universiti Kebangsaan
Malaysia (UKM) and Universiti Sains
Malaysia (USM) all offer high quality
Masters and PhD programs in English,
providing state-of-the-art academic
facilities for international students
from a diverse range of countries.
Dr Mohd Ismail Abd. Aziz, director
of the Offce of International Affairs
at the Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
(UTM), believes universities like his in
Malaysia have a range of advantages
many international students are
unaware of. We welcome students
and academic staff from around the
globe, many of whom are attracted
to the international environment
and outlook of UTM. We enjoy an
excellent setting, safe environment
and very reasonable cost of tuition
all of these allow us to compete with
top universities in other countries.
Masters programs at UTM cost as little
as US$1,100 per year, with PhD studies
for international students costing
US$1,350 annually.
The quality of Malaysian universities
is underlined by both the variety
of different kinds of institutions
that make up the countrys higher
education system and their overall
performance in international rankings.
Alongside the 20 government-funded
universities in the country, more than
50 other private institutions offer
local and international qualifcations
to international students. In recent
years, a number of private institutions
have been awarded what is known
as University College status,
acknowledging their superior quality
in terms of teaching and student
support. In the 2011 QS World
University Rankings, fve
Malaysian universities feature in
the top 400; Universiti Malaya is
highest at 167.
Value for money
Dotted across the European continent
are a number of value-for-money
study destinations promoting their
unique study experiences to those
eager to balance their thirst for quality
graduate education with their wallet.
Mariann Lugus from the Archimedes
Foundation, an independent
body established by the Estonian
government in 1997 to promote
mobility and internationalization
in Estonia, believes emerging study
destinations can offer students an
excellent experience. Quality,
English-language taught programs
are available in many countries and
it is only now, when more students
are really thinking about studying
abroad, that some of the less obvious
choices are becoming more popular.
In Estonia we have more than 3,000
international students, many of
whom are working in felds such as
engineering and IT where we have
some of the best facilities in Europe.
Estonia is typical of many smaller
countries, particularly those in
Northern Europe, which offer both
reasonably priced tuition fees
often less than 3,000 (US$4,000) a
year - and a modest cost of living,
without compromising the quality
of the education system. The six
publicly funded and four private
universities all offer Masters programs
Dotted across Europe are a
number of value-for-money
study destinations
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in English and play an active role in
the support of international graduate
students. In a recent survey of our
international students we discovered
we are regarded as one of the most
enjoyable and best value-for-money
study destinations anywhere in the
world, with low cost housing being a
particular feature for single or married
students, Lugus says.
Less than 80 kilometres from Estonia,
across the Baltic Sea, lies another
value-for-money study destination
Finland. For many years, Finland has
been attracting the more adventurous
international graduate student
with the quality of their research-
led graduate degree programs, the
unique natural environment and their
national policy of not charging tuition
fees. According to Jaanaliisa Kuoppa,
international communications and
marketing manager at Finlands
Centre for International Mobility
(CIMO), the body responsible for
attracting international students to the
country, the policy of not charging
fees has encouraged many students
to pursue Masters and PhD programs.
We have always believed that to
encourage international talent to
beneft from our education system
we must remove as many barriers as
possible and make access to studying
a social right for all, she says.
Although we are reviewing this policy
now, the combination of no tuition
fees and more English-language
programs than any other country in
Europe outside of the UK has been
very positive for us.
However, there is a not so hidden
cost all international students should
take into account when considering
a university where no tuition fees are
charged the cost of living. In both
Finland and Norway, the absence
of tuition fees for international
graduate students disguises the fact
the cost of food, entertainment
and accommodation can be more
expensive than anticipated. Even so,
without the level of fees typically
charged by universities in the UK
and The Netherlands, such study
destinations do represent viable
alternatives to some of the more
established and expensive countries
favoured by international students.
Standing out from the crowd
The reasons for choosing a less well-
known country as an international
study destination vary from student
to student, but the fnancial aspects
associated with international
education, including both tuition
and living costs, the language of
instruction and access to the local
labour market, are all considerations
that feature strongly in the minds of
many. With more programs offered
in English, there are signifcantly
more opportunities to discover new
destination countries that were once
blocked due to issues of language.
While an international graduate
student choosing to apply to
universities in Australia or the UK
will be one among tens of thousands
of other applicants, deciding to study
in Asia, one of the Nordic countries or
The Netherlands will help you stand
out from the crowd. Universities in the
UK now attract more than 350,000
international students every year; a
country like Finland has no more than
13,000 students from overseas wishing
to study at one of the countrys
universities. If you are seeking a unique
study abroad experience, then one of
the less well-known countries will
help you achieve your goal.
The English language factor is
an added incentive for students
to explore further than before
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The best of the best
Danny Byrne looks at what the 2012 QS World University Rankings

by Subject reveal about the best universities around the world
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omparing universities on a
global scale is a relatively new
phenomenon. The frst attempt
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generated has been overwhelming.
University rankings are now not only
an established tool for students and
parents, but are also widely referenced
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Why this sudden surge in interest?
As higher education has become
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comparing universities around the
world has become indispensable.
International study has been one
of the global phenomena of the
current millennium. According to the
Institute of International Education,
the number of students going to
university abroad has jumped from
fewer than two million in 2000 to
more than 3.7 million in 2012.
Whats more, as the number of
students seeking their education
abroad has soared, their range of study
destinations has diversifed. While the
US still hosts a greater number of
international students than any
other country, its market share
has gradually eroded. This is
partly due to the increased
number of countries actively
recruiting students, from
established destinations like
the UK, Canada and Australia,
to newer study destinations
like Hong Kong and Singapore.
With a greater number of
students choosing
from a vastly
expanded
range of
options,
a way
of making
international
comparisons is indispensible.
As interest in rankings has grown, so
too have their numbers. As well as the
two established Rankings, compiled
by QS and Shanghai Jiao Tong
University, rankings are produced by
others in Taiwan, Moscow and the
US and often produce substantially
varied results. Beyond a cadre of 20
or 30 elite universities including
the usual suspects such as Harvard,
Yale, Oxford and Cambridge the
contrasting results refect the criteria
and weightings each system employs,
selected according to differing aims,
values and audiences.
The QS World University Rankings
are aimed primarily at prospective
students and their parents,
although the rankings are also
used by employers looking for the
best graduates and by universities
looking for international partners.
As well as research, they cover
employment and teaching, alongside
internationalization, which is of
particular relevance to those looking
to study abroad. By sampling the
views of academics about the best
universities in their subject, they
offer up-to-date and informed
comparisons of academic quality,
supplemented by data on staffng
levels and research citations. They also
provide additional information that is
University rankings are widely
referenced around the globe
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The needs of prospective grad
students are more specific
important to prospective students on
employers views and the proportion
of international students and staff.
QS University Rankings by Subject
While overall rankings provide a
rich data source on how universities
compare across the world, the needs
of prospective graduate students are
likely to be a little more specifc. While
the overall prestige of a university is
of great importance to undergraduate
students, because of the more
specialized nature of Masters and PhD
study, a primary concern is likely to be
identifying the best faculties in your
chosen feld.
The QS World University Rankings
by Subject is the only global
comparison of universities at
individual faculty level. Universities
have been compared in 29 subjects,
ranging from traditional core
disciplines, such as mathematics,
physics, history and modern
languages, to more vocational
areas such as communications and
media, accountancy and fnance,
and pharmacy and pharmacology.
Universities are ranked using data on
research citations, combined with the
results of global surveys of academics
and employers the largest of their
kind in existence.
Academics are asked to name the
leading universities within their area
of expertise, while employers are asked
to name the universities that produce
the best graduates within a given
discipline. Here are the top-ranking
universities in some of the most
popular disciplines for Masters and
PhD students:
2012 2011 Institution Country
1 1 Harvard University United States
2 4 Yale University United States
3 2 University of Oxford United Kingdom
4 3 University of Cambridge United Kingdom
5 8 Columbia University United States
6 5 Stanford University United States
7 10 New York University (NYU) United States
8 9 The University of Melbourne Australia
9 7 London School of Economics and Political
Science (LSE)
United Kingdom
10 24 National University of Singapore (NUS) Singapore
10 11 The University of Sydney Australia
Top 10 Universities - Law
Top 10 Universities - Civil & Structural Engineering
2 3 Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) United States
3 10 London Business School United Kingdom
Science (LSE)
United Kingdom
6 9 University of Pennsylvania United States
9 8 University of Chicago United States
Top 10 Universities - Accounting & Finance
2 8 University of Tokyo Japan
3 4 University of California, Berkely (UCB) United States
Science (LSE)
United Kingdom
6 5 Imperial College London United Kingdom
8 12 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign United States
9 22 Kyoto University Japan
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The strength of specialist
institutions is highlighted
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6 6 University of California, Berkeley (UCB) United States
8 9 The University of California, Los Angeles
(UCLA)
United States
9 10 The University of California, San Diego
(UCSD)
United States
10 8 California Institute of Technology (Caltech) United States
Top 10 Universities - Biological Sciences
Top 10 Universities - Computer Science & Information Systems
5 6 Princeton University United States
Top 10 Universities - History
3 9 Carnegie Mellon University United States
4 4 University of California, Berkely (UCB) United States
8 11 ETH Zurich (Swiss Federal Institute of
Technology
Switzerland
What do the Rankings tell us?
To some extent the results of
the Rankings mimic the pattern
established in the overall QS World
University Rankings, with the US
and UK dominating. Massachusetts
Institute of Technology (MIT)
emerges as the university with the
greatest number of world-leading
faculties. It ranks number one in an
impressive 12 disciplines, just ahead
of Harvard (11), with University of
Oxford (philosophy, history and
geography), Stanford University
(statistics, environmental sciences)
and University of Cambridge (English
language and literature) all leading the
way in at least one feld.
However, the Rankings also highlight
the strength of specialist institutions
to a far greater extent than is possible
in an overall ranking. Perhaps the
top-performing specialist institution
is the London School of Economics
and Political Science (LSE), which
makes the top fve in politics,
sociology, geography and economics.
Swiss institution ETH Zurich also
performs impressively across the
science and technology disciplines,
its best results coming in chemical
engineering (4), electrical engineering
(6), environmental sciences (8),
computer science (8), physics (10) and
mechanical engineering (10). Other
specialist institutions to rank highly
include London Business School, UK
(third in accountancy and fnance),
California Institute of Technology,
US (ffth in environmental sciences),
Georgia Institute of Technology,
US (sixth in statistics), and Ecole
Polytechnique Fdrale de Lausanne,
France (ninth in physics).
Strength down under
While the strength of leading US and
UK universities is underlined by the
results, isolating the performance of
universities in individual subjects
suggests their dominance is by no
means absolute. Though they may
struggle to replicate it across the
board, within given subjects the top
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5 = 4 London School of Economics and Political
Science (LSE)
United Kingdom
5 = 3 Stanford University United States
9 12 University of Pennsylvania United States
Top 10 Universities - Economics & Econometrics
8 18 = New York University (NYU) United States
10 8 University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) United States
Top 10 Universities - Mathematics
universities in Australia are starting
to reach the level of their more
internationally renowned counterparts
in the northern hemisphere. Australia
National University (ANU) makes
the top ten in six subjects (politics,
philosophy, linguistics, history,
geography, environmental sciences),
while University of Melbourne
makes the top ten for pharmacy and
pharmacology, law and education.
Monash University also makes the top
fve for pharmacy and pharmacology.
With Australia having emerged in the
past decade as one of the worlds top
destinations for international students,
these results confrm it offers a world-
class education alongside its more
stereotypical attractions of sun, sand
and surf.
North American competition
The University of Toronto emerges as
the strongest Canadian university at
faculty level, ranking frst nationally
in 21 of the 29 subjects, and making
the global top ten in pharmacy and
pharmacology, modern languages,
environmental sciences, and
English language and literature.
The University of British Columbia
(UBC) also impresses, ranking
seventh in geography and tenth
in English language and literature.
McGill University makes the top 20
in psychology, modern languages,
medicine, linguistics, law, geography,
English language and literature, and
communications and media studies.
Asia catching up with the West
While the traditional leading
destinations for international graduate
students all perform well, perhaps
the most revealing aspect of the
results is the performance of Asian
universities. In the past ten years
governments in China, Korea, Hong
Kong and Singapore have made
creating internationally competitive
universities a top priority, focusing on
science and technological disciplines
that are perceived to have the
most direct and tangible impact on
economic growth. The emergence
of Asian universities to world-class
status has long been predicted, but
these Rankings suggest that in certain
disciplines they are catching up far
more quickly than anticipated.
Asia now accounts for around
a quarter of the worlds top 200
institutions in disciplines including
engineering, mathematics, chemistry,
and material sciences. Tokyo
University in Japan ranks number
two in the world for civil engineering,
ahead of Berkeley and Stanford of
the US. It also makes the global top
ten for mechanical, electrical and
chemical engineering, plus pharmacy,
linguistics and communications.
National University of Singapore
ranks ffth in mechanical and civil
engineering, and seventh in chemical
engineering. The university also ranks
second in the world for pharmacy,
making the global top ten in a
remarkable 12 disciplines.
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The worlds top ten
student cities
By Danny Byrne
U
niversity rankings have been
stirring up debate for a good
few years, but everyone knows that
going to university is about more than
just choosing the most prestigious
institution. While we naturally base
much of our decision-making on
identifying the best university and
degree program, the city in which
you choose to live and study will help
shape your graduate study experience.
QS Best Student Cities 2012 offers a
new comparison of what some of the
worlds leading student cities have to
offer as all-round study destinations.
City rankings based exclusively on
cost or quality of living are already in
existence, but QS Best Student Cities
2012 is unique in employing a range
of criteria tailored to the needs and
priorities of students. Based on 12
indicators, the ranking looks at the
quality and number of internationally
recognized universities, alongside
factors such as affordability, student
population, job prospects and quality
of living, to compare the all-round
study environments provided by the
worlds top student destinations.
Which cities qualify?
The ranking only includes
cities with a population of over
250,000, and that contain
two or more universities in
the QS World University
Rankings, top 700.
At present, 98 cities
meet these criteria,
of which the top
50 are ranked. This excludes the
likes of Oxford and Cambridge,
and there are of course many
people who prefer to study in smaller
towns and cities. However, the aim of
the ranking is to compare the major
cities that offer most as all-round
study destinations, not just those that
contain a world-famous university.
Rankings criteria
What makes a city preferable over
another is of course subjective and
comes down to individual preference.
However, while the amount of
emphasis you attach to each of
them will vary depending on your
circumstances, interests and priorities,
QS believes the criteria on which the
best student cities are determines are
of great importance to the majority
of prospective students: Rankings,
Student Mix, Quality of Living,
Employer Activity, and Affordability.
European dominance
If you have followed the QS World
University Rankings, youll be
accustomed to the dominance of
US universities, so the top ten QS
Best Student Cities 2012 may make
surprising reading. Paris (France) tops
the list, with fve other European cities
making the top ten: London (UK),
Vienna (Austria), Zurich (Switzerland),
Berlin (Germany) and Dublin
(Ireland). So whats changed and
where are the US universities we have
come to expect?
The ranking compares study
environments of destinations
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Rather than focusing on individual
universities, QS Best Student Cities
2012 looks at the broader experience
of studying. While leading US
universities undoubtedly offer
world-class facilities and research,
when other aspects of the student
experience are taken into account
several European cities offer distinct
advantages of their own.
One of these is affordability. At a time
when many students have to take
on ever greater debts to fund their
tertiary study, universities in Paris,
and many other cities in continental
Europe, offer high-quality education
at affordable prices. International
students at leading Parisian
universities pay annual fees of less
than US$1,000, compared to up to
US$18,000 in the UK and US$40,000
in the US. This could amount to a
huge saving over the course of a PhD.
A common feature of the top-ranked
European cities is their high score
for quality of living, based on the
annual Mercer Quality of Living
Index. This takes into account
factors such as safety, public services
and infrastructure, recreation and
environment. Vienna, ranked ffth
best student city, was the top city in
the world for quality of living in 2011.
Other major European student cities
to feature near the top of the table
include Munich (Germany), Zurich,
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Berlin, Copenhagen (Denmark),
Amsterdam (The Netherlands),
Stockholm (Sweden), Dublin and
the French capital, Paris.
1. Paris: the best student city
Paris offers a student concentration
that belies its status as a major global
capital. With 16 universities in the
QS World University Rankings,
Paris has an unrivalled variety and
concentration of globally recognized
institutions, contributing to its famed
student scene. The citys Latin Quarter
is a hub of activity, with a cluster of
famous institutions including the
Sorbonne, cole Normale Suprieure
and cole des Mines de Paris. While
Paris is a large and diverse capital it
also has a student-dominated core
one would expect to fnd in a
smaller university town.
Another aspect in which the French
capital excels is in the number
of domestic and international
employers seeking to recruit its
graduates. Parisian graduates are
identifed as priority targets by
employers both in France and across
Europe, refecting the solid graduate
skills gained through its teaching-
intensive undergraduate system,
and the internationally-minded
nature of Parisian graduates. Despite
the continents current fnancial
uncertainties, Paris offers a wealth
of graduate opportunities due to its
position at the heart of the EU.
2. London
With Imperial College London and
UCL (University College London)
ranked among the worlds top ten
universities, alongside LSE (The
London School of Economics and
Political Science), which makes the top
fve for social sciences, perhaps only
Boston in the US can rival Londons
credentials as a nerve-centre of global
academia. World-class facilities such
as the British Library, with one of
the most extensive and important
collections of books and manuscripts
in the world, make London a magnet
for students and researchers from all
over the globe. Yet London also offers
far more as a student city: one of the
worlds great centres of culture and
creativity, famed for its nightlife and
diversity, there arent many things
you could hanker for as a student
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Parisian graduates are priority
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The city is also one of the worlds
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Boston is the only US city to feature
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actually in neighbouring Cambridge,
Massachusetts, part of the Greater
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But lets face it, one of the things
that makes studying at Harvard
or MIT (Massachusetts Institute of
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the fact theyre two of the greatest
universities in the world is that
you have Boston on your doorstep.
top 100, Boston/Cambridge scores
(somewhat predictably) highly in the
ranking indicator, but also performs
well for student mix, quality of living
and employer activity. The only
major drawback is cost the ticket
prices at Harvard and MIT approach
a gobsmacking US$50,000 per
year, though in reality needs-blind
admission and generous fnancial aid
packages mean many students pay
signifcantly less than this.
4. Melbourne
Higher education is Australias number
one services industry, and its not
hard to see why the nation is such a
popular destination for international
students: its combination of
world-class universities, favourable
employment prospects, high quality
of life and idyllic climate doesnt
take much selling. However, whereas
Sydney is larger, Melbourne has a
growing reputation for the quality
of its universities, and now ranks
as Australias number one city for
international students.
Found three times to be the worlds
most liveable city according to an
annual survey by The Economist, a
UNESCO city of literature, and home
to the worlds frst ever feature flm,
Melbourne is Australias cultural hub.
With six global top 500 universities,
and a population of just over four
million, the city also has a high
concentration of students for its size.
The current strength of the Australian
dollar means all of the nations cities
suffer in the affordability weighting,
One of the most historic cities in
the US, Boston combines the hustle
and bustle of a major metropolis,
and a happening arts, politics and
culture scene, with an abundance of
green open space and the stunning
autumnal colours for which New
England is famous.
Bostons cluster of historic universities
has earned it the additional nickname,
The Athens of America. With
Harvard and MIT ranked numbers
two and three overall in the QS
World University Rankings and
Boston University also in the global
Boston has a cluster of top
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and Boston for those looking for
world-class universities. However, for
students in search of a high quality
of living combined with culture and
affordability, Austrias capital city is
certainly hard to beat.
6. Sydney
Melbourne may lay claim to being
Australias city of culture, but it is
Sydney that serves as the countrys
fnancial and economic hub. With
the stunning panorama of Sydney
Harbour, including its famous opera
house, exotic parks throughout the
city, and some of the most renowned
beaches on the planet well within
striking distance, Sydney could lay a
strong claim to being one of the most
aesthetically pleasing of all major
study destinations.
Like fellow Australian cities
Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth,
Sydneys sun-kissed climate, prosperity
and outdoor lifestyle mean it has
among the highest scores for quality
of living, having been ranked as
one of the ten most liveable cities in
the world by both Mercer and The
Economist. And, like Melbourne, it
also features a high concentration of
students relative to its population,
with fve universities in the QS World
University Rankings top 500, of
which University of Sydney and
University of New South Wales make
the top 100.
7. Zurich
Renowned for its prosperity,
orderliness and low taxes, Zurich,
Switzerland may sound more
like a place for millionaires than
international students, but there
is a great deal to recommend it as
a study destination. ETH Zurich is
the highest ranked university in
continental Europe and one of the
top 20 in the world, while University
of Zurich ranks 106 in the QS World
University Rankings. Situated
on the banks of picturesque Lake
Zurich and surrounded by dramatic
scenery, the city has a calm and serene
atmosphere, yet is enough of a global
capital to be packed with things to do.
It has frequently been ranked as one
of the worlds most liveable cities.
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Vienna is hard to beat for
students seeking high quality
living, culture and afordability
based on the Mercer and Big Mac
cost indices alongside international
tuition fees. However, take away the
affordability score and Melbourne
would fnish above Paris, London
and Boston, suggesting that, for those
for whom it is a fnancial possibility,
Melbourne provides possibly the most
favourable study environment around.
5. Vienna
Vienna might not be the frst city
that springs to mind as a magnet for
international students, but theres
much more to the Austrian capital
than fugues and psychoanalysis.
Frequently ranked as one of the
worlds most liveable cities and with
some of the lowest tuition fees for
international students, Vienna is
also home to Austrias two highest-
ranked universities, Universitt Wien
and Technische Universitt Wien.
One of Europes most historical
capitals, Austria is awash with cultural
riches, from the theatres and concert
halls that witnessed the earliest
performances of masterpieces by
Mozart, Beethoven and Schubert, to
the Sigmund Freud Museum, and
numerous galleries displaying the
works of Viennese artists such as
Gustav Klimt and Egon Schiele.
Vienna is helped into the top fve of
the QS Best Cities Ranking 2012 by its
favourable student mix and its status
as the top-scoring city for quality of
living. With just two universities in
the QS World University Rankings,
the highest of which is Universitt
Wien (University of Vienna) at
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Zurich is also the wealthiest city in
Europe, which brings with it both pros
and cons for international students.
On the one hand its affuence means
Zurich is clean, safe and immaculately
maintained, but on the other, living
expenses can be eye-wateringly high.
That said, while rent and socialising
may cost a packet, tuition fees
averaging around US$1,000-2,000
for international students represent a
huge saving compared to comparably
prestigious universities in the UK,
North America or Australia.
8. Berlin
Berlin can stake a credible claim to
being one of the coolest cities in
the world. During the past decade
the German citys cultural scene has
fourished, turning it into a major
centre of design, fashion, music and
art to rival New York and London.
More so than those cities however,
Berlin is still easily affordable on a
student budget, while also being
enough of a global fnancial centre to
appeal to those whose outlook is of a
more corporate nature. Comfortably
the most affordable city in the top
ten, Berlin combines cheap rent and
living costs with tuition fees of just
US$1,000-2,000 for both domestic
and international students alike,
representing a saving of thousands
compared to universities in many
other countries.
Though not an academic hub on
the scale of London, Paris or Boston,
Berlin is home to two global top 150
universities (Freie Universitt Berlin,
ranked 66, and Humboldt-Universitt
zu Berlin, 132) as well as Technische
Universitt Berlin (205). It is also
gaining a growing reputation as a
destination for international students
due in part to greater provision of
courses in English, particularly at
graduate level. With a high quality
of living, affordability, a liberal
atmosphere and a happening party
scene, Berlin has a huge amount to
offer international students of all
interests and persuasions.
9. Dublin
For those whose idea of a perfect
study destination involves combining
top-class study facilities and historic
surroundings with a cracking social
scene and famously friendly locals,
Dublin is your place. Cultural
mainstays such as the craic, Guinness
and St Patricks Day may have
spawned a global Irish clich industry,
but if you visit the real thing youll see
why there are so many imitations. The
capital city of the Republic of Ireland
has become a more multicultural and
cosmopolitan city in the past two
decades, but at its heart remains a
tradition and culture all of its own.
Dublins two oldest and most
prestigious universities are Trinity
College Dublin (TCD) and University
College Dublin (UCD), ranked 65
and 134 respectively in the QS World
University Rankings. Between them
they have produced famous names
in a range of disciplines, but they
are perhaps best-known for their
alumni authors: Samuel Beckett,
James Joyce, Oscar Wilde, WB Yeats
and many more. Dublin has a high
concentration of students and a high
ratio of international students, and is
well ranked for its quality of living. On
the negative side, tuition fees dont
come cheap for international students
(up to US $26,000 per year at TCD).
10. Montreal
Home to Canadas top institution,
McGill University (ranked 17th in the
world), Montreal has been dubbed
the cultural capital of its country, and
one of the worlds most liveable cities.
As a French-speaking city in a largely
English-speaking nation that has
experienced mass immigration from
all over the world in the past decades,
Montreal has a distinctly hybrid
culture. The site of several major
international festivals, including the
Montreal International Jazz Festival
and the worlds largest comedy
festival, Just for Laughs, Montreal also
has a world-renowned indie music
scene and is one of the three UNESCO
design capitals of the world.
Montreal has one of the highest
scores for quality of living, alongside a
favourable student mix and rankings
score, largely courtesy of the world-
class status of McGill, with Universite
de Montreal also making the top 200
of the QS World University Rankings
and Concordia University the top 600.
Though tuition fees for international
students are costly compared to
the cheapest destinations such as
continental Europe, they still compare
favourably to those charged at many
top universities in the UK, US and
Australia. For cost of living, Montreal
is the best-value destination in the top
ten behind Boston and Berlin.
To see the full QS Best Student Cities
2012, visit www.topuniversities.com
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Studying at Aristotle University
of Thessaloniki, Greece
www.auth.gr | dps@auth.gr
The Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTh) was founded in 1925 as the second Greek
University and today it is the biggest in the country, covering all scientc elds.
Our Undergraduate Study Programmes:
41 programmes in 42 Schools and Facultes
Faculty of Theology
Theology, Ecclesiastcal and
Social Theology
Faculty of Philosophy
Philology, History and
Archaeology, Philosophy and
Pedagogy, Psychology,
English Language and Literature,
French Language and Literature,
German Language and Literature,
Italian Language and Literature
Faculty of Sciences
Mathematcs, Physics, Chemistry,
Biology, Geology, Informatcs
Faculty of Engineering
Civil Engineering Architecture,
Rural and Surveying Engineering,
Mechanical Engineering,
Electrical and Computer,
Engineering, Chemical
Engineering, Mathematcs
Physics and Computatonal
Sciences, Spatal Planning and
Development (Veria)
Faculty of Law, Economics and
Politcal Science
Law, Economics, Politcal Science
Faculty of Fine Arts
Visual and Applied Arts,
Music Studies, Drama, Film
Studies
Faculty of Educaton
Primary Educaton,
Early Childhood Educaton
Single-School Facultes
Medicine, Dentstry, Agriculture,
Forestry and Natural Environment,
Veterinary Medicine
Independent Schools
Pharmacy,
Physical Educaton and Sports
Sciences (Thessaloniki),
Physical Educaton and Sports
Sciences (Serres), Journalism
and Mass Media Studies
69 Postgraduate Study Programmes
49 Master Programmes
1 Greek-French
1 Erasmus-Mundus
16 Interdisciplinary
2 with other Universites
19 Special Agreements (Protocols) for co-supervised PhD
with foreign universites, for Greek and foreign doctoral
candidates
European Educatonal
Programmes
The leading University in
mobility among all the Greek
Higher Educaton Insttutons
592 actve bilateralagreements
for students and faculty
exchange
Internatonal relatons
102 agreements for Scientc
Cooperaton (Europe, Balkan
and Black Sea countries, Russia,
USA, Canada, Australia, Africa,
Latn America, Near, Middle
and Far East).
Our people
Students:
67.481 registered undergraduate,
5183 postgraduate and 4819
PhD students, of which 3.937
are foreign, are registered in the
Facultes and Schools of A.U.Th.
Sta:
2.188 people (2131 with PhD)
Teaching and Research sta,
around 1300 people
administratve & technical sta
Internatonal students
can be admited to Higher Educaton
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Going Mediterranean:
Studying in Greece
We speak to Despo Ath. Lialiou, vice rector of Academic Afairs
& Personnel at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki to find out
why we should consider Greece as a study destination
W
ith its majestic ancient
ruins, golden beaches and
effervescent culture, it is no surprise
that Greece is one of the most popular
holiday destinations in the world.
However, theres another side to this
Mediterranean nation of 11 million
people, one which is epitomised by a
quintessentially Greek image: that of
the philosopher and scholar.
One of the most famous of these gave
his name to the university at which
Ms Despo Lialiou is the vice rector
of Academic Affairs & Personnel.
Aristotle University Thessaloniki
is one of the countrys largest and
most prestigious institutions, and
as Lialiou asserts, is committed to
internationalization.
Internationalization has always been
the basic element of the development
strategy of our university, she begins.
We are trying to sign international
agreements with important
universities from abroad, aiming
at offering the best to our students
and of course to our teaching and
administrative staff. We are interested,
naturally, in the European area,
southeastern Europe, Turkey and the
Middle East, and North America.
We are also looking at southern
hemisphere nations such as South
Africa and Australia, she says. In
addition to these areas, the university
intends to strengthen its bonds with
China and Japan.

Ranked universities and free tuition
At present, the university is home to
77,575 students, both domestic and
international; 9,734 of these are
studying at graduate level. According
to Lialiou, within this student
population there are 3,813 foreign
students studying at undergraduate
level, 281 Masters students and 167
PhD students. In total, for the last year
OECD fgures are available (2009),
Greece hosted 26,158 international
students a fgure rendered all the
more impressive due to the fact this
fgure represents a threefold increase
over the 2000 fgure.
So, sun and sand aside, what is that
attracts international students to
Greece? The countrys six universities
in the QS World University Rankings
might be a good place to start looking.
You might also add to this the lack of
tuition fees with the exception of a
handful of Masters programs which,
in an age of rising tuition costs, is a
sure-fre selling point. And for those
who are apprehensive about grappling
with the intricacies of the Greek
alphabet, Lialiou has good news:
According to Greek legislation
international students are required to
have profciency of the Greek
language before registering in one of
the courses offered. However, the law
allows that the Masters or PhD thesis
may be submitted in a foreign
language upon the according decree of
the schools or the facultys Particular
Charter of the General Assembly.
English language theses
Does the university offer any courses
in other languages? For the time
being, there are two Erasmus Mundus
postgraduate courses offered only in
a foreign language that award joint
degrees with other universities in
other countries, says Lialiou. One is
in French, the other English. In many
programs, at both undergraduate
and graduate level, there are courses
offered only in English.
Other universities also offer English
language provision at graduate level,
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so although a certain competence in
Greek is necessary to be admitted, and
it is advisable that you are somewhat
au fait with the Hellenic tongue, you
can rest easy in the knowledge that
you can learn in a tongue you are
comfortable with.
Scholarships and protocols
Aristotle University has also taken
other steps to attract international
students. We have been implementing
a scholarship program since 1965,
Lialiou states. The scholarships are
offered for Masters and PhD, research
and learning the Greek language -
which is a prerequisite for studying in a
Greek university at any level.
For the past three years the university
has also been running 18 Special
Cooperation Protocols with other
European universities at PhD level.
These include 11 protocols with French
universities, and two protocols with
universities from Belgium, Italy and
Spain, which French universities are
also involved with. We also have two
joint European universities Masters
courses, with French universities
as well, Lialiou says. At this
point I would like to mention that
Aristotle University Thessaloniki has
international research and teaching
collaborations and agreements with
more than 550 universities, 294 of
which belong in the top 500 of the QS
World University Rankings.
The university also offers courses in
Greek throughout the year. If you
simply wanted a taster this could be an
ideal way to dip your toe in the waters.
Summer courses are also held by the
School of Physics and some schools
of the Faculty of Polytechnics,
Lialiou adds.
A comprehensive support network
Should you be won over by the
charms of Greece, Lialiou affrms you
will fnd a comprehensive support
network for international students
in place if Aristotle University is
anything to go by. The university has
founded committees whose agendas
tackle matters pertaining to issues of
international students. Namely, the
Social Policy & Health Committee,
the Observatory Committee for the
academic progress of socially sensitive
groups, the Psychological Support
Committee, the Studies Committee,
the International Relations Committee
and the European Educational
Programmes Committee.
To conclude, we thought it would
be ftting to ask Lialiou what the
universitys plans for the future were
in terms of internationalization. The
reinforcement of Interdisciplinary
Networks of Excellence and their
international perspective is our main
goal, she replies. Together with the
fact that Aristotle University is the frst
Greek Green-eco university, will [help
to raise the universitys international
profle].
However, perhaps it is the excellence
in teaching and research which she
describes as the universitys main
component which serve as the primary
drawcard. That and the weather
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Admissions tests
at a glance
If youre thinking of studying at graduate
level particularly a Masters degree you
may be required to pass one or more standard
admissions tests. These aim to ensure you
are ready for the rigours of advanced study,
particularly if you are studying abroad.
GMAT
Graduate Management
Admissions Test
www.mba.com
Target audience: Students who want to
study at business school
Required by: Business schools
Purpose: To assess a candidates suitability
for business school. The test measures
verbal, mathematical and analytical skills.
Duration: Three hours and 30 minutes
(four hours if optional breaks are included)
Test content: The GMAT is divided into
four parts:
Analytical writing assessment: An essay
analyzing an argument (30 minutes).
Quantitative: Multiple choice questions
testing the candidates ability to solve
problems and understand data (75 minutes).
Verbal: Multiple choice questions testing
the candidates ability to understand written
material, evaluate arguments and correct
written material to conform to standard
English (75 minutes).
Integrated reasoning: A newly introduced
multiple choice section which measures a
candidates ability to evaluate information
presented in dierent formats and from
multiple sources (30 minutes).
Scoring: The verbal and quantitative
sections are both marked from 060; the
analytical writing assignment will be given
a score on a scale from 06 (increments
of 0.5); the integrated reasoning section is
marked on a scale of 18 (increments of 1).
A total score will be worked out from these
results, and will be on a scale between
200800. You will also receive a percentile
rating (a percentage of test takers you have
outperformed).
Most candidates will achieve a score
between 400600 extremely high and low
scores are rare. There are no passes or fails
and the score you need will depend entirely
on the school to which you are applying.
You may choose up to ive schools to which
to send your score report, with additional
reports incurring an additional fee.
You may retake the test if you are unsatisied
with your score (a maximum of ive times
over a 12 month period), but be aware that
all scores from the previous ive years will
be included on the scorecard sent to the
business schools to which you are applying.
Results can be cancelled immediately on
completing the test.
Cost: US$250 (worldwide)
How long is it valid for?: Five years (older
scores are available but are not always
considered to be an accurate measure of
your current standard).
Results needed: This depends on the
school to which you are applying. There are
no passes or fails in the traditional sense.
The verbal and quantitative sections are
scored out of 60 scores of below 9 and
above 44 for the former, and below 7
and above 50 for the latter are very rare.
The AWA is scored out of 6, in half point
increments, and does not impact on the
overall score.
Two thirds of candidates score between 400
and 600. You can retake the test if you are
unsatisied with your score (a maximum of
ive times over a one-year period), but be
aware all scores from the previous ive years
will be included on the scorecard sent to the
business schools to which you are applying.
Point to note: Multiple choice sections
begin with an intermediate question. A
correct answer will lead to a more diicult
question, while an incorrect answer does
the opposite. To complete a section you must
work through the most diicult questions.
There is a penalty for not inishing in the
allotted time.
The GMAT is only delivered in English.
Resources: MBA.com oers free prep
software to registered users. This utilizes the
same software as the test itself so serves as
an accurate simulation. Candidates may also
wish to enrol on a course, or make use of the
many online resources that are available.
Here is a quick guide to some of
the most common admissions
tests. To book a test or to ind out
where your local test centre is,
visit the oicial sites listed below.
All are oered worldwide.
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Global
Economy.
One
Global
Degree.
Hult International Business School is top-ranked, with campuses around
the worldBoston, San Francisco, London, Dubai, and Shanghai.
Hult Master programs include:
Master of International Business (MIB)
Master of Finance (MFin)
A top global business school
Hult was ranked top for Return on Investment, top for Post-
Graduation Salary Increase, 17th best business school in the
U.S. and 27th best in the world by The Economist in 2011.
The Financial Times also ranked Hult in the worlds top 70
business schools. Both recognized our unique international
focus, program quality and dedicated faculty, as well as our
exceptional student body and alumni network.

Global Campus Rotation
Hult students can choose to study at up to three of our fve
global campusesBoston, San Francisco, London, Dubai,
or Shanghai.

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Hults innovative LEAP Method offers board-level training from
leading multinationals, applying classroom skills to current
business problems.

World-class faculty with real-world
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Our global faculty combines outstanding academic credentials
with real-life experience in successful businesses.

International Career Opportunities
Hults dedicated Career Services teams cover four continents
and specialize in helping students locate global employment
opportunities.
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Hult International Business School is accredited by:
Master of Social Entrepreneurship (MSE)
Master of International Marketing (MIM)
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GRE
Graduate Record Examination
www.gre.org
Target audience: Prospective graduate
students across all disciplines
Required by: Graduate schools
GRE scores are used to check the suitability
of applicants for graduate level study by
admissions panels. Some departments may
ask applicants to take a GRE Subject Test
versions of the test that pertain to speciic
subjects as opposed to the General Test.
Purpose: GRE test scores provide an
objective and common measure by which
graduate schools can assess applicants.
It tests verbal reasoning, quantitative
reasoning, and analytical writing.
Duration: Around three hours and
45 minutes
Test content: The GRE is divided into three
parts:
Analytical Writing: Two essays. The irst
requires candidates to present a perspective
on an issue; the second requires an
analysis of an argument. This section
tests candidates ability to articulate ideas,
present supporting
evidence and to use the English language
correctly (one hour).
Verbal Reasoning: A mostly multiple choice
section which tests the candidates ability
to analyze and evaluate written material
and synthesize information obtained from
it, analyze relationships among component
parts of sentences and recognize
relationships between words and concepts.
Two sections of 30 minutes each.
Quantitative Reasoning: Mostly multiple
choice, with a few answers requiring you
to enter a number. This section tests the
candidates ability to understand basic
concepts of arithmetic, algebra, geometry
and data analysis, and to reason numerically.
Two sections of 35 minutes each.
Unscored sections: An unidentiied section
and/or a research section may be added to
tests. Neither will aect a candidates scores.
Scoring: Candidates receive a score for
each section. Verbal and quantitative
reasoning are measured on a scale of
130170, in one-point increments. Analytical
writing is scored on a scale of 06, in half-
point increments. You cannot pass or fail
the GRE, so the required results are down to
the school to which you are applying. If you
are unhappy with your score you can re-sit
the test (a maximum of ive times over a 12
month period), but be aware all scores from
the previous ive years will be included on
the scorecard sent to the schools to which
you are applying.
Candidates may choose up to four
schools to which to send their score
reports. Additional reports will cost extra.
Results can be cancelled immediately on
completing the test.
Cost: US$160 (US and US territories);
US$205 (China, Hong Kong, Taiwan and
Korea); US$190 (all other locations).
Valid for: Five years
Points to note: The GRE is only delivered
in English. A paper based version of the test
is oered at centres where the computer
based version cannot be delivered.
Candidates sitting this version of the test are
allowed slightly longer for the verbal and
quantitative sections.
Resources: The oicial site features sample
questions and oers free software which
simulates the test. Various third-party
resources are also available.
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TOEFL
Test of English as a Foreign Language
www.toel.org
Target audience: Those wishing to study a
program delivered in English.
Required by: Institutions oering programs
in English (this includes English language
degrees in non-Anglophone countries).
Accepted as proof of English language
proiciency in countries where this is a visa-
prerequisite.
Purpose: To test a candidates proiciency
in English
Duration: Around 4 hours and 30 minutes.
There is a mandatory 10 minute break
midway through the test.
Test content: The test is divided into four
parts:
Reading: 3656 questions based on 35
academic texts (6080 minutes).
Listening: 3451 questions based on
audio recordings of lectures, classroom
discussions and conservations (6090
minutes).
Speaking: Six tasks, requiring candidates
to talk about something familiar to them,
as well as about issues raised during the
reading and listening tasks (20 minutes).
Writing: Two tasks. The irst requires the
candidate to write an essay based on
things which came up during the reading
and listening tasks; the second requires
the candidate to express and support an
opinion in writing (50 minutes).
Scoring: Each section is scored out of 30
to give an overall score out of 120. You will
also receive performance feedback. As is
standard, it is up to the institutions to decide
on the score you need. The cost of the test
includes free score reports for up to four
institutions. Additional reports cost extra.
Cost: Varies from test centre to test centre.
Example prices: Jakarta, US$175; Lagos
US$175; Santiago de Chile, US$210; Madrid,
US$240; Seoul, US$170.
Valid for: Two years
Points to note: Before taking an English
proiciency exam, be sure to check which
tests are accepted by the institution to
which you are applying.
A paper based test is oered where the
standard internet-based test cannot be. It
is slightly shorter in length, and features
four sections: Listening Comprehension,
Structure and Written Expression, Reading
Comprehension and a Test of Written
English. You will receive a total score out of
677, and a separate score on a scale on 16
for the written section.
Resources: Various study guides are
available at the oicial site, as are free
sample questions.
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LSAT
Law School Admission Test
www.lsac.org/jd
Target audience: Students who wish to
enrol at law school at JD level
Required by: Law schools in the US and
Canada, and a growing number of law
schools elsewhere in the world.
Purpose: The LSAT is designed to measure
skills considered to be necessary to succeed
at law school
Duration: A total of two hours and 55
minutes divided into ive sections of 35
minutes each.
Test content: The LSAT is divided into three
dierent types of multiple choice questions:
Reading Comprehension: these questions
test a candidates ability to glean
information from lengthy and complex
passages of text, and make reasoned
judgements based on this information.
Analytical Reasoning: these questions test
a candidates ability to reason based on
statements which detail relationships
between various persons, things and events.
Logical reasoning: a test of a candidates
ability to analyze, evaluate and complete
arguments as they occur in ordinary
language.
Scoring: Raw scores are converted to
a score on the LSAT scale of 120180. All
questions are weighted equally. One of the
ive sections (used to trial new questions)
does not contribute to your score. You will
also get a percentile rank according to how
many people you outperformed.
You can retake the test, but not more than
three times over any two-year period. All
of your previous scores from the past ive
years will be listed on your transcript.
Cost: US$160 (or C$162 if taken in Canada).
If you live more than 100 miles from a test
centre you can request that LSAC sets up a
nonpublished centre. This will cost US$255
in the US, and US$339 internationally.
Valid for: Five years
Points to note: The LSAT can be taken
at four points during the year. Many law
schools require you take a test in December
at the latest for admission the following
academic year.
Resources: Past papers and sample
questions are available free of charge from
LSAC. Additional materials may also be
purchased.
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IELTS
International English Language Testing
System
www.ielts.org
Target audience: Those wishing to study
a program delivered in English
Required by: Institutions oering programs
in English (this includes English language
degrees in non-Anglophone countries).
Accepted as proof of English language
proiciency in countries where this is a
visa-prerequisite.
Purpose: To test a candidates proiciency
in English
Duration: 2 hours and 30 minutes, plus
15 minutes for the speaking test.
Test content: The test is divided into
four parts:
Listening: 40 questions based on recordings
of conversations and monologues which
replicate various scenarios to which test
takers will be exposed at university. The
audio content features a range of dierent
accents (30 minutes, with an additional 10
minutes of transfer time).
Reading: 40 questions based on three
sample academic texts aimed at a general
audience (one hour).
Writing: There are two sections in
the writing section. The irst involves the
interpretation of data, the second requires
candidates to respond to an argument
or opinion (one hour with no added
transfer time).
Speaking: A three part face-to-face
interview, which requires the candidate to
interact with the examiner and to deliver a
monologue. This section of the test can be
taken up to seven days before or after the
other three sections (which are taken in
the same day) and lasts for just under
15 minutes.
Scoring: Each of the four sections is
marked on band scale from one to nine.
Candidates will also be given an overall
score on the same scale. Institutions are
responsible for setting their own target
scores. You can retake the test as many
times as you see it, but it is advisable to
undertake additional study before doing so.
Cost: Varies according to where you take
the test. Sample prices: Beijing RMB1550;
Kuala Lumpur, RM580; New Delhi, Rs7600;
Milan, 180; So Paulo, R$440.
Valid for: Two years
Points to note: Before taking an English
proiciency exam, be sure to check which
tests are accepted by the institution to
which you are applying.
Resources: The oicial website oers
practice materials and free sample
questions. Many test centres run
preparatory courses for candidates.
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One of the most common questions received at TopGradSchool.com
is Should I do an MBA or a Masters degree? Ross Geraghty goes in
search of an answer
I
n a sense this is a question in two
parts: frstly, what is it that you, the
individual graduate, want? Secondly,
what do recruiters say they want for
the jobs and careers you are getting
your education for? Corporates and
business schools proactively confer on
business education, even more so
since the economic downturn.
Recruiters let top business schools
know what they expect from business
managers and the schools respond.
Business schools also work hard to
retain individuality and educational
rigour; the debate raging around the
MBA academic world right now is to
what extent corporate governance and
ethics should become a core feature of
MBA and other business programs.
MBA or Masters?
MBAs are a post-experience
qualifcation in general management,
usually requiring three or four years of
work experience, though four to eight
years is most common. Schools such
as IMD in Switzerland, have students
with an average of seven years while
Executive MBA (EMBA) courses target
those with executive experience,
usually of ten or more years.
Masters or MBA? Which
course should I take?
Masters courses introduce
grads to general management
in a diferent way
The vast majority of MBA courses
stress the general nature of the
education, although there are
specialist MBA courses, such as MBA in
Wine Management at BEM Bordeaux
Management School, France.
An MBA graduate will emerge from
their program conversant, at least,
with several core subjects including
marketing, strategy, leadership,
entrepreneurship, operations, human
resources and so on. This gives them
a holistic overview of how businesses
work. David Bach, associate dean of
the MBA and professor of strategy at IE
Business School in Spain, says the
MBA trains young professionals in
general areas of management and to
emphasize personal communication,
leadership and management skills that
cover all the areas. In the MBA you
roughly do 25% class time in fnance
and accounting, for example, where
the Finance MA is 90% pure fnance.
He goes on to say MBA courses, by
defnition, offer a very frm grounding
in the other core skills such as
operations, HR and organizational
behaviour, whereas an MSc in Finance
wont. This is recruiter-driven. The
big banks want students at the cutting
edge of fnancial skills, derivatives,
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fnancial engineering, which are
electives in an MBA but a core part of
the MA, explains Professor Bach.
The assumption is a graduate of MA
in Finance wont have done those
kinds of roles.
Simon Stockley, director of full-time
MBA programs at Imperial College
Business School, London, echoes this:
The Masters in Finance is a more
quantitative degree featuring a lot
of pure maths to equip graduates for
corporate fnance and investment
banking jobs. Its a direct response
to requests we have from the city.
Virtually all of these graduates get
careers in fnancial institutions.
Revealing trends
Despite this, trends illustrated in the
2011 QS TopMBA.com Applicant
Survey, which surveyed thousands of
MBA applicants internationally,
showed an increasing number of
younger people are interested in a
business education, especially in the
developing economies of Asia.
Business schools must respond to such
trends by creating courses more
appropriate for a less experienced age
group. This is where the Masters
course comes in.
Masters courses are pre-experience,
targeted at immediate graduates and
those who do not necessarily have
work experience. Stockley says
Imperial has responded to the trend of
younger people wanting to get into
business school straight out of
university by offering an MSc in
Management. This program is
designed to provide recent graduates
with some differentiation in the
labour market when they are not
experienced enough or prepared for
the MBA. Youd tend to take the MBA
later on and for one of three reasons:
career advancement, which is the
dominant driver; to make a change in
your career; or for learning more about
entrepreneurialism, he says.
Professor Bach says taking students
with less than three years work
experience on an MBA is rare. We
require fve years [experience] at
IE; however we do sometimes take
candidates with less experience, if they
have a brilliant trajectory, because we
value diversity in our classrooms.
Course focus and teaching styles are
also essential differences between
these two qualifcations. Masters
courses introduce graduates to general
management but in a different way,
Stockley says. Some cover the same
material as parts of the MBA but are
more didactic in manner with fewer
case studies, less debate and a different
style of teaching that is more
lecture-based.
MBA courses tend to focus on
teamwork, lots of contribution in
class, learning from peers, networking
and communication skills. In this
sense the professor is often a hands-off
guide for students debates, guiding
them towards problems rather than
providing conclusions, allowing
students to make mistakes and
researching thoroughly themselves.
Specialize or generalize?
Many graduates want to start focusing
early and if its marketing or HR, for
example, that youre interested in a
Masters in your preferred subject may
prove to be the best option. This also
allows the graduate to get straight into
education without having to go into a
management position for a few years
in preparation for an MBA.
Money matters
In salary terms, the MBA is perceived
to have a slight edge, however the
difference between an MBA and a
Masters graduate with four years
postgraduate experience in a
specialization is small. For those
wanting to specialize, the MBA may
be too general, and you may feel ready
to start studying very soon. Likewise, if
you want to differentiate yourself in
management and arent ready for an
MBA, Masters in Management courses
are designed for you.
Having said that, the MBA is still
rightfully considered a major business
qualifcation, particularly, from one of
the big schools. Reputation is
important and people should do as
much research as they can to fnd the
school that has the best ft for them,
says Stockley.
So, to determine whether its an MBA
or a Masters that best suits you, think
about your strengths, where you want
to go, what style of course suits you
best and start to plan your career
trajectory early. Either qualifcation
will set you up for a successful path
ahead, the key is deciding which one
is right for you.
Reputation is important, so
people should research to find
the best school for them
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he 3 Continent Master of Global
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The first 4 months, the group of
approximately 35 international students
resides in Antwerp (Belgium). The
central theme underpinning the first
part of study is The European Business
Context - Unity in Diversity; at the start
of the New Year, the complete group
moves jointly to XIMB in India where
the focus of study is directed towards
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students travel to Manhattan, New York
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at the Fordham University Graduate
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3C MGM is a truly general management
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This master program comes with a price.
The investment in energy, mental stretch,
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To enroll in the program, applicants
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3C MGM has a serious price tag: the
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coming from developing regions and needs
scholarship support in well-defined cases.
We have struggled with this high-level
tuition fee explains Mrs. Bie De Graeve,
3C MGM program director at Antwerp
Management School. Design and develop
a global partnership track is a demanding
coordination exercise, exceeds local and
national law and regulations, draws upon
A Life Changing
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3 Continent Master of
Global Management
Professor Dr. Ir. Philippe Naert, dean
of Antwerp Management School
(formed dean of INSEAD) a true
advocate of partnership programs
jointly investing in future global talent
gives his own belief and ambition:
by integrating these 3 extra
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besides the fundamental academic
knowledge transfer, intensiied by the
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jointly solving problems, tackle
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global (more expensive) faculty, and
targets diverse market segments in terms of
global regions. The investment in personal
development is supported by international
(business) coaches, business experts, and
guest speakers from large corporations are
invited to color the academic sessions.
3C MGM organizes as part of the learning,
focused study trips, company visits and
other global and local organizations and
agencies. In 2011-2012 the group visited
cities such as Strasbourg, Amsterdam,
Berlin, Paris, Delhi, Hyderabad,
Washington DC, Philadelphia. In India
the class joined a group of 60 HRM master
students of XIMB to experience a survival
week in the Jamshedpur jungle under the
guidance of TATA Foundation coaches.
One of the Belgian-Flemish students
explains herself as follows: We all hope
to find a challenging job after graduation
so that we can keep our payback plan.
Although earning money an sich certainly
is not the first priority, all 3C MGM
students have strong ambitions to find
a stretching job, and hopefully global
assignments in multinational business, or
global institutions...; an American student
adds it is truly fighting on the job market
these days. I need something to attract
attention, something that makes me stand
out from the crowd.
With respect to the study program, quite
differing in approach in each of the 3C
MGM regions, we share the thoughts of
an Indian student: In order to function
professionally in the global economy, you
need solid understanding of the economic,
political and societal systems in the various
continents. For me as an IT engineer,
this year brings fully new insights and
of interest to me is to see in more detail
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As a recognized master program (MSc)
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However, what pops up in the mind of
our students, when asking so far about
the experiences?
It always comes down to:
the format of this masters program:
3 times live, study and survive in a
completely different part of the world,
each of the regions/cities carry very
unique features: Antwerp as a metropolis
in the heart of Europe, Bhubaneswar
as the capital of the State Orissa, an
agricultural state in the east of India,
with challenges in terms of development,
religions, politics but heavenly colorful,
and finally New York City, the USA
dream city of all younger generations
and cultures, the financial heart of the
global economy, a vibrant city to spend 4
months of your life.
the personal development and group
dynamics: self assessment work, peer
feedback, group dynamics, team
collaboration, leadership style affinities,
and exploring your personal values and
cultural limitations...this whole set of
personal and interpersonal insights,
frameworks for understanding and skills
is a completely new field of attention and
greatly valued.
the sessions on cultural awareness in
business and discovering your own
individual limitations and strengths,
open up new horizons for stronger
trust building and collaboration,
understanding one self and other deeply
rooted cultural footprints, and next,
to experience it a full year, real time, as
a one cohort group in 3 very diverse
global settings.
As both an Indonesian and a Chinese
student recall respectively: we experience
the differences between each of us and
cultural diversity every day, and bottom line
you learn to understand how you as an
individual fit into that complex melting pot;
I truly hoped to discover for myself where
my true passion lays this year, and coming
closer to the end I have so much more self
confidence as I know my capabilities and
competences as well as my weaker links
much more accurately.
3C MGM starts yearly September 1st
in Antwerp (Europe) and closes with
graduation ceremony in NYC (USA)
end of August.
Author: Mrs. Bie De Graeve
Program Director 3Continent Master of
Global Management
Antwerp Management School (Belgium)
www.facebook.com/3CMGM
www.antwerpmanagementschool.be/en
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It is amazing to see how creatively
students quite often together with
their parents and extended families
collect the inancial resources to
fund this project. We see students
combine study and small jobs,
parental savings and loans or even
some students using advance on
inheritance...Although the elevated
cost, we receive applications from
around Europe and Russia, from all
over the Indian continent, and from
all possible states in the USA as far
as Tucson Arizona or as close as
the Bronx in NYC, China, Indonesia
and South Africa. Consequently we
support some applications with a
scholarship, mainly coming from
corporate donations or private people
strongly believing in our Global
Citizen project.
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Your guide to studying in the following countries:
87. USA
90. Australia
93. UK
95. Canada
99. Singapore/ Malaysia
102. Netherlands
105. France
108. Switzerland
111. Germany
113. Spain
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United States of America
Strength in depth has made the United States the
worlds number one destination for international
students, writes Mansoor Iqbal
towards a PhD in computer science
at Stony Brook University, New
York, to study in the US. Relevant
opportunities in Greece are slim
and research funding non-existent,
explains Charilaos. While Europe
does offer some very capable graduate
programs in computer science, the
US is in a league of its own. The
sheer number of opportunities, both
in academia and industry made the
decision a no-brainer.
Studying the newest knowledge
and most advanced technologies
was also a main drawcard for Wei
Sun of China, who is studying for a
Masters in supply chain engineering at
Georgia Tech. Indian student Anchit
Choudry, another computer science
student, currently studying an MSc at
the Stevens Institute of Technology,
Washington D.C. is similarly
convinced of the USs superiority in his
feld. The US is the best for inventions
and discoveries in computer science,
he says. A beneft of this, for Anchit,
is that computer science courses in
the US frequently update their syllabi
to bring them in line with the latest
technology and research.
T
he United States of America is
the worlds number one student
destination. In 2009, OECD fgures
showed nearly one in every fve
international students was based in
the country. There are a number of
obvious reasons for this its cultural
power; economic strength; and the
huge variety of experiences on offer.
Higher education is another area
in which the US can boast of world
leading status. From undergraduate
teaching to groundbreaking research
across disciplines, US institutions
have a strength and breadth very few
countries can rival.

This is not limited to the big names
either there is a lot of quality beyond
the Ivy Leagues, Stanfords, MITs and
Caltechs of this world. Indeed, nearly
one university in every fve featured
in the top 700 of the 2011 QS World
University Rankings was based in
the US.
A league of its own
It was precisely this glut of quality that
convinced Charilaos Papadopoulos
from Greece, currently working
Research support
The chance to get involved with world
leading research attracts ambitious
PhD students. Dave, a civil and
environmental engineering student
from the UK, was drawn to the US and
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
(MIT), for this reason. Although not
always the case, it is possible to fnd
well-funded professors who dont just
accept you to do a particular research
project, as in the UK, but accept you
into their research group, says Dave.
This gives you more time to pick your
topic, choose classes to supplement
gaps in your undergraduate education
that would be useful for your research
and generally have more ownership
over what youre working on.
Higher education is another
area in which the US can boast
of world leading status
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It should be noted that in the US, it is
not uncommon for students without
Masters degrees to enrol on doctoral
level courses. But, if youre not sure
this is the path you want to take, the
US has a strong culture of Masters level
education, often
aimed towards
a certain career
path, and tending
to last two years
rather than the
single year as it is
in the UK.
A helping hand
One frequently touted downside of
studying in the US is the fees and
compared to Continental Europe,
for example, it wont be cheap.
Dave advises that, at doctoral level,
you should explore your funding
options before applying to a particular
university. In regards to getting
funding, if you do your research
properly to start with by emailing
professors and asking whether they
are accepting new students it should
be quite clear which have the funding
to support you, and so are worth
applying to, and which dont.
Some elite universities provide
funding for all PhDs, but entry is
extremely competitive.
At Masters level, though fees are
high, US universities will often fnd
a way to help you out, for example,
by giving you an on-campus job. If
this conjures up images of working
behind a student bar, think again
many universities will offer you job
opportunities which will either beneft
you from an academic perspective or
provide valuable experience towards
your professional career. Anchit works
in the News and Media Relations
Department at Stevens while Charilaos
and Wei both work
as research assistants
and consequently
receive tuition
waivers.
Some students
may also qualify
for fnancial aid.
US universities are now required by
law to have a net price calculator on
their websites, which allow you to
get a rough idea of any aid you could
receive.
Entry requirements
In order to study in the US, you will
need an F-1 non-immigrant visa. This
is normally a fairly straightforward
process, as long as you have been
offered a place at a university and
can support yourself. It is also likely
that you will be required to present a
GRE (Graduate Record Examinations)
score when applying (see the article
on admissions tests elsewhere in this
guide). Be sure to factor in time to
study for and take this test.
[www.ets.org]
Unparalleled opportunities
Are Dave, Anchit, Wei and Charilaos
glad of their decision to study in
the US? Charilaos replies with a
resounding Absolutely! When
it comes to business, research
and his social life, he describes
the opportunities on offer as
unparalleled. Wei concurs, and has
already recommended a friend apply
to her course.
For Anchit, the US approach to
education is a key selling point:
College study in the US is more
practical compared to India where
theory is considered more important.
Learning practically helps you
understand the key concepts
more clearly and leads to greater
innovation, he says.
Meanwhile, Dave thinks Boston is
a great city, and describes MIT as
an incredibly exciting place to be.
However, he advises others to be
aware that the hours are much longer
than the typical PhD [elsewhere].
Studying at an elite institution such
as MIT, with Americans who are
better at communicating their ideas
confdently can also be slightly
intimidating, he thinks.
If you want to be right at the forefront
of things, perhaps a little intimidation
isnt a bad thing. International study
in the US might be scary but youll be
studying with the worlds best, in one
of the most desirable places to live in
the world. Not too great a price to
pay really...
The chance to get involved
with world leading research
draws ambitious PhD students
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Australia
Laura Bridgestock explores the many attractions
of student life down under
As of 2010, over 300,000
international students were
studying in Australia
O
ften referred to as the worlds
largest island, Australia is known
for the grand scale of its natural
features the Great Barrier Reef, Ayers
Rock, the Great Dividing Range of
mountains, and that huge, dry central
area known as the Outback.
With the exception of Alice Springs,
all the major cities are around the
coast, mainly on the eastern side.
Spending time on the beach, and
indeed enjoying the great outdoors
in general, is a deeply ingrained
part of Australias famously
laid-back way of life.
But, while it may be
a relaxed, friendly
and fun place to
be, that certainly
doesnt mean
there isnt a lot of
brain activity going on
within its institutions of
higher education. Australian
universities perform well in the
QS World University Rankings ,
and are highly respected worldwide.
World leader for student cities
Australia stormed 2012s inaugural
edition of the QS Best Student Cities
ranking as the only country with two
top-ten cities Melbourne (4th) and
Sydney (6th). Add to this a further
three in the top 30 (Brisbane, Perth
and Adelaide), and Australia emerges
as a clear leader when it comes to
desirable student destinations.
This strong performance is largely due
to high scores for quality of life and
for the student mix category, which
refects the size and diversity of a
citys student population. Melbourne,
for example, scores a perfect 100
for student mix, thanks to its high
concentration of students. It is also
regularly named as one of the worlds
most liveable cities.
Abizer Merchant, associate
director for international
marketing and
recruitment at La
Trobe University
which is spread
across seven campuses
in the south-east adds
to the list of attractions:
a wide variety of programs,
international recognition,
government commitment to
ensuring quality across the university
sector, and a stable economy resulting
in good employment outcomes.
Top that off with great weather and
gorgeous natural surroundings, and
its not exactly diffcult to understand
what motivated the 336,000
international students who were
studying in Australia as of 2010.
Student life
Devang Sanghvi from India, is
completing a professional Masters
degree in construction practice at
Bond University, a not-for-proft
private university located in the
Gold Coast area which, as its name
suggests, is known for beautiful
beaches and sunshine. As most
students do when considering
postgraduate study, I did a lot of
research before deciding on where I
wanted to study, Devang says.
Besides offering the specialization
I was interested in, it was the idea
of having a personalized approach
to lecture delivery and the highly
experienced staff that attracted me to
Bond University, he says.
Having set his expectations high,
Devang has not been disappointed.
The facilities available for students
far surpassed my expectations and
the limitless options of activities
and workshops have provided
great opportunities for all-round
development. While moving from
India to Australia was daunting, the
welcoming and friendly environment
has made the Gold Coast feel like a
home away from home.
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Career development and prospects
Devang also mentions the high
quality of support available from the
Career Development Centre, and more
generally describes the university as
providing a learning environment
that prepares students for the
challenges of a professional career.
Vocational courses and support for
career development seem to be strong
points of the Australian higher
education system. And
the nation doesnt just
prepare students
for future
employment it
also provides job
prospects that
allow graduates
to make use of their
higher education.
According to a recent report published
by independent policy advisor Grattan
Institute, the proportion of graduates
getting jobs related to their degrees
has remained constant despite the
overall number of students more than
doubling in the past two decades.
As the report puts it: the boom in
university education seems to have
been largely matched by changes in
the labour market.
The report also indicates graduates
are less likely to be unemployed
than non-graduates, and those with
undergraduate degrees earn on average
1.7 times more than those without
rising to 2.1 times more for those with
a graduate degree. This rate of return
on investment in higher education is
increasing.
Its not just domestic students who
can beneft from this. Merchant
points out it is relatively easy for
international graduate students to
stay on or return to Australia to fnd
work after completing a degree there.
Indeed, international students with
Australian qualifcations account for
about half of those assessed under
the governments skilled migration
program, which aims to recruit highly
skilled young people from
outside the country.
Research strengths
The Grattan Institute
report reveals the
extent to which
natural, physical and
life sciences dominate
the countrys research
focus, both in terms of
funding and enrolment
numbers. In particular,
medical and health research subjects
receive high levels of funding
accounting for a whopping 34%
of all research spending in 2008.
However, while humanities and social
sciences receive much lower levels of
funding, they nonetheless maintain
high levels of student interest; in
2010, subjects relating to society and
culture accounted for 24% of student
enrolments on both teaching and
research-based degree courses.
Recent years have seen a shift in
funding and research activity towards
applied, rather than basic or pure,
research with universities increasingly
focusing on developing practical
applications for knowledge. There has
also been a steady growth in research
publications, partly accounted for by
growth in staff numbers, particularly
research-only staff, but also
signalling a rise in research
productivity.
Applications, fees and visas
International students are assessed by
universities based on qualifcations
gained elsewhere, and may also be
required to submit proof of English
language profciency. Students from
outside Australia must pay fees up-
front. Current government guidelines
place the cost of a graduate program
between A$15,000 and A$36,000
(US$15,425 to US$37,000) per year.
A searchable database of scholarships
is available on the government
website, www.studyinaustralia.gov.
au. One of the most prominent
schemes, the Australia Awards, offers
merit-based scholarships for students
from countries in the Asia-Pacifc,
Middle East, Europe and Americas.
Students from some countries may
also be eligible for scholarships via
the Association of Commonwealth
Universities (ACU).
After receiving a Certifcate of
Enrolment (CoE) from your chosen
university, you can then apply
for a student visa through the
Department of Immigration and
Citizenship (DIAC). This visa includes
entitlement to take on part-time work
while studying, but applicants are
nonetheless required to prove they
have suffcient funds to cover their
living expenses without depending
on fnding employment. Current
regulations require individual students
to have at least A$18,000 (US$18,797)
per year available.
Good luck, gday, and dont forget to
pack your shorts!
Students from some countries
may be eligible for scholarships
to study in Australia
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has over 150 years experience
and is one of the worlds
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our graduates with the specialised
knowledge needed to prosper at the highest
levels of professional practice, wherever they
choose to work in the world.
We offer our graduate
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Home to some of the worlds top universities, it is
no wonder the UK is an attractive destination for
international students, writes Mansoor Iqbal
British Council figures show
the number of international
students continues to rise
T
he UKs education system is
renowned across the world for its
quality and commitment to helping
students develop independent
thought. As such, it is the worlds
second most popular destination for
British Council fgures show the
numbers of international students
studying in the UK at graduate level
is continuing to rise. In the fve years
between the 2006-07 and the 2010-
11 academic years, the number of
taught graduates rose from 134,950 to
178,550. The most popular disciplines
at this level are business and
administrative studies (by quite some
way), engineering and technology and
social studies. The equivalent fgures
for research students are 50,525 and
58,345, with engineering the most
popular discipline, followed by social
studies and physical sciences.
At [graduate level], international
students make up the majority in
certain subject areas, reveals Pat
Killingley, the British Councils
director of higher education. For
example, 90% of postgraduate taught
students in STEM (science, technology,
engineering and mathematics)
subjects are international, she says,
confrming the level of the nations
popularity with international students.
Elite universities
When it comes to music, art,
literature, flm, and fashion, the UK is
a global superpower. As a result of the
colossal British Empire of the late 19th
century, the UK has long established
ties with nations all over the globe,
resulting in lively multicultural milieu.
And though perhaps it cannot lay as
strong a claim to these as once before,
there is no denying the UK remains a
political and fnancial powerhouse.
These factors all help draw in
students attracted to fashionable
and affuent London, cultured
Edinburgh, the vibrant music scene
of cities in the north of England
(Sheffeld, Manchester and Liverpool
for example) and the numerous
universities in picturesque historic
towns like York, Warwick and Bath.
But while all this helps, a glance
at the 2011 QS World University
Rankings reveals the UKs trump
card: its universities. No other country,
other than the US, which we must
remember is considerably larger,
can boast greater representation in
the rankings. Like the US, the UK
can lay claim to a concentration of
universities in the top 200. Among
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The UK is bursting with energy
and has a fascinating heritage
ready to explore
For students looking to study
at elite institutions, the UK is an
obvious choice
these is the University of Cambridge,
the worlds best university in 2010 and
2011 according to QS methodology.
A two-way street
For students looking to study
at elite institutions with strong
research profles, under the wings of
internationally renowned academics,
the UK is an obvious choice. But,
Killingley explains, its a two way
street. A reduction [in the number
of international students] would
threaten the UKs long-term research
base. International students are
very important to the UK. Not just
in terms of contributions through
tuition fees in the longer term, the
presence of highly ambitious, career-
orientated international students
creates vital opportunities for forming
international partnerships, developing
commercial opportunities, and
exploring new markets the UK would
otherwise miss out on.
International students, Killingley says,
enrich UK universities, beneftting
local students too, by exposing
them to new and different ways of
thinking. It is precisely this factor
which motivated Erkin Koray from
Turkey, to pursue his Masters degree in
international relations at Manchester
University. Besides being the best
and nearest country to improve
language skills, and the international
reputation of the British universities,
my initial decision to study in the UK
as an international relations student
was related to the sense of students
and lecturers having beneftted from
international perspectives about
international politics, relations, and
affairs. Such diversity in this country,
both on a societal basis and at the
universities, is something every social
science student looks for.
Fees and visas
Studying in the UK at graduate
level is not cheap. Tuition rates are
set individually by universities and
will vary from course to course.
EU students pay the same as local
students, around 4,000 (roughly
US$6,500) a year, while those from
further afeld can expect to pay in the
region of 9,000-18,000 (roughly
US$14,500-29,000) depending on their
discipline. Fees for certain research
degrees for non-EU students can even
reach 30,000 annually (US$48,350).
When considering costs, bear in
mind graduate degrees in the UK
tend to be short. Masters degrees
usually last a single year, and PhDs
can be completed in as little as
three (although many students
choose to take longer). There is also
the possibility of getting funding,
particularly at PhD level. The UK
is home to seven research councils
which between them have a budget
of nearly 3 billion a year in grants,
explains Killingley. This helps fund
numerous postgraduate programs
and research projects. The Higher
Education Funding Council for
England, meanwhile, donates millions
of pounds to various research and
postgraduate work schemes and to
organizations such as the NHS.
Many universities also offer their own
internal funding, she adds.
EU students are also spared the burden
of getting a visa, while students from
further afeld will need Tier 4 visas.
The usual conditions having enough
money to support yourself (600 a
month, rising to 800 in London
roughly equivalent to US$940-1,250),
proof of fuency in English, and a
place at university apply.
Excitement, fun and creativity
International students will ft right
in to the UKs multicultural society,
ready to enjoy a student life full of
excitement, fun and creativity. And
with such a cosmopolitan society,
youll fnd many UK customs may
be already familiar to you. The UK
is bursting with energy and has a
fascinating heritage ready to explore,
Killingley says. The UKs rich culture
and outstanding achievements in the
creative arts is accessible to all, with
many museums and galleries free to
visit, she adds.
So there you have it: an interesting
and welcoming nation which is home
to some of the worlds best universities
for you to study at.
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Canada
For adventures both indoors and out you
cant beat Canada, Laura Bridgestock writes
Montreal and Toronto both
feature in the QS Best Student
Cities ranking
C
anada is a giant in more ways
than one. The worlds second-
biggest country is comprised of ten
provinces and spans no less than
six time zones. Yet despite having a
population smaller than California,
Canada is among the worlds largest
economies and a world leader in
higher education.
When picturing Canada, universities
or indeed any kind of building
are unlikely to be among the frst
images that come to mind. Thats not
to say the country lacks impressive
architecture, but just that human
creations are overshadowed by
natures masterpieces in this land
of the great outdoors. Think wide
open spaces, mountain ranges, vast
lakes and bays, beaches, forests, even
glaciers; after all, part of the country
lies within the Arctic Circle.
World-class student cities
If your idea of exploration
is more along the lines of
discovering a new music
genre or cuisine than
facing down a grizzly bear
or cross-country skiing,
then Canadas cities have
all you could desire. The countrys
multicultural past and present make
for an interesting mix. This is well
illustrated by Montreal and Toronto
both feature in the QS Best Student
Cities ranking (10 and 26 respectively),
and are home to Canadas top two
universities: McGill University and the
University of Toronto.
Montreal is the largest city in the
French-speaking province of Quebec,
and is renowned for being one of
North Americas cultural capitals.
Boasting a unique combination of
European sophistication and American
pizzazz, it has a buzz few places can
match. While several of its institutions
including McGill and Concordia
University operate primarily in
English, the majority of universities
are Francophone, as are the locals.
So, even if youre at an English-based
university, its well worth making the
effort to speak some French.
Meanwhile, in
Anglophone
territory, Toronto
is considered the
fnancial capital
of Canada, as well
as being another creative
and cultural hub; the Toronto
International Film Festival is
among the largest and most
prestigious in the world.
Australian PhD candidate, Abi Dennis
was attracted to the University of
Toronto after hearing great things
about it from her MA supervisor, who
had previously studied there. Now
nearing the end of her PhD in the
universitys Department of English,
Abi says she has found the quality of
the program to be just as outstanding
as shed been led to expect. Its
defnitely an ongoing process of
adjustment, and there are many
aspects of the program and the overall
experience that are different than
where Im from. But the interactions I
have with my peers and with faculty,
who are all exceptionally smart,
talented, and interesting people, have
made this an incredibly rewarding
experience, she says.
In addition, Abi has fallen in love
with Toronto. Its a city of discrete
neighbourhoods, and exploring its
different atmospheres and enclaves
is one of my favourite things to do.
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Canada is an attractive study
destination with comparatively
afordable tuition fees
The proximity to Algonquin
[Provincial Park] and some stunning
Canadian wilderness is great too. I
enjoy the changes of seasons, and the
winters arent nearly as diffcult as I
had expected them to be!
Between surf and snow
Montreal and Toronto are both in the
east; on the west coast is Vancouver,
home to the prestigious University
of British Columbia (UBC). Ehsan
Mohammadi Zahrani, from Iran,
is completing his PhD in materials
engineering at UBC. Ehsan says he
had considered a number of options,
but eventually settled on UBC as its
engineering department is among
the most renowned in his feld of
specialization corrosion.
As well as being impressed by UBCs
world-class faculty members and
research facilities, Ehsan has also
enjoyed his time living in Vancouver,
which he describes as an outstanding
city with great landscapes and
stunning nature. If anything, this is
an understatement. Vancouver offers
not only beautiful beaches, quaysides
and boat trips, but also incredible
mountains within easy reach
including Whistler Blackcomb, one of
the worlds top snowsports resorts.
Other popular destinations for
students include Quebec City the
historic capital of French-speaking
Canada and Edmonton, home
to another of Canadas top-ranked
universities, the University of Alberta.
Attractive funding packages
While Canada cannot compete with
its neighbour, the US, in terms of
numbers of highly ranked universities,
it is nonetheless an extremely
attractive destination for students.
It also has the added beneft of
comparatively affordable tuition fees,
though a fair amount of budgeting
is likely to be needed, particularly for
professional graduate degrees.
At UBC, for example, international
students who started a research
Masters in 2011 would pay C$4,264
(US$4,280) for a year-long course,
paid in three instalments. But for
professional Masters programs,
the cost could be as much as
C$46,541 (US$46,725) the
fee for a Master of Business
Administration (MBA).
The same differentiation,
between research and
professional programs,
applies at doctoral level. At
UBC, international research
PhD candidates would pay a
minimum of C$14,982 (US$15,036),
again split into three payments
per year but this fgure is based
on completion within two years.
Professional doctoral degrees, such as
pharmacy, education leadership and
medicine, come with higher price tags.
Financial support is available though.
Ehsan has been successful in receiving
a range of awards, including a Vanier
Canada Graduate Scholarship from the
government, and a Killam Doctoral
Fellowship from UBC followed by a
Four Year Doctoral Fellowship. Abi
also received funding.
Applications and study permits
Once you have narrowed down your
options and assessed affordability,
you will need to apply directly to the
institution(s), as there is no centralized
application procedure. After receiving
a formal letter of acceptance, you
can then apply for a study permit;
the application package for this can
be obtained either from your nearest
Canadian visa offce, or via the
Citizenship and Immigration Canada
(CIC) website [www.cic.gc.ca].
As part of this process, its necessary
to prove you have enough money
to cover your living expenses. The
amount currently required (in
addition to tuition fees) is C$10,000
(US$10,100) for a 12-month period,
or C$833 per month. These amounts
are slightly higher for international
students applying to study in Quebec
province, who must also obtain a
Certifcate of Acceptance (CAQ) from
the government of Quebec before
applying for a study permit.
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If youre thinking of studying in Asia, you might
want to consider Southeast Asias two international
hubs of Anglophone higher education, writes
Mansoor Iqbal
I
n the second half of the twentieth
century, Singapore, along with
South Korea, Taiwan and Hong
Kong, was dubbed one of the
four Asian Tigers as a result of its
strident economic growth. The
fnancial services sector on which
so much of the city states wealth is
built has become, therefore, almost
synonymous with the place itself.
Indeed, when we think of Singapore,
it is often images of gleaming
skyscrapers, sharp business suits,
and, above all, money that leap to
the forefronts of our imagination.
Though perhaps there is some truth
to this perception which arguably
adds greatly to Singapores appeal it
is certainly not as homogenous a place
as such a tableau would suggest.
This is, after all, one of the true hubs
of the world, where several Asian
cultures come together, informed
by a strong Western infuence and
complemented by the huge expatriate
population. The result is a city of
contrasts, where parti-coloured
religious shrines stand in the shadows
of monolithic skyscrapers, sizzling
street food stalls vie with Western
chains for your custom, a plethora of
tongues challenge the supremacy of
state sanctioned English, and a lush
real jungle lies alongside the urban
one we associate with Singapore.
Across the Johor Strait to the north of
Singapore and the south of Thailand,
is Malaysia or at least part of it. This
peninsula accounts for around half of
Malaysias landmass, with the other
half lying to the east on the island of
Borneo. Like Singapore, Malaysia is a
place of contrast. Modern and sleek,
the capital of Kuala Lumpur forms a
stark contrast with the dense rainforest
which dominates the eastern half of
the kingdom, and a multicultural,
multiethnic fusion of cultures adds
colour to daily life.
Global reputations
Singapore is a well established
study destination, with its three
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universities (and a fourth expected
to open its doors) attracting hoards
of international students each year.
Indeed, attracting the best and
the brightest students from around
the world is a central tenet of the
National University of Singapores
(NUS) modus operandi, says
Professor Mohan
S. Kankanhalli,
the universitys
associate provost
of Graduate
Education.
Attracting the
best and brightest
is a process made
somewhat easier by
the esteem Singaporean
higher education is held in
around the world. NUS and Nanyang
Technological University (NTU) both
occupy top 100 positions in the 2011
QS World University Rankings, and
are known for their strong research
profles. Singapore Management
University (SMU) a Singaporean
equivalent to the UKs London School
of Economics has only been in
existence for just over a decade, but is
already highly regarded in its felds.
Professor Philip Zerrillo, executive
director of SMUs Postgraduate
Professional Program Offce, believes
Singapores nature as a fnancial
juggernaut gives it an edge in
attracting students interested in
studying and working in fnance
and business. When students
consider graduate studies, especially
in business, the interaction with
local business and industry plays a
key role in both gaining practical
experience and career opportunities
after graduation. As a central hub for
business in Southeast Asia and located
near the growing markets of China
and India, Singapore is well positioned
to be at the forefront of the main
driver of worldwide economic growth
in the years to come.
This has positive implications for
students with one eye on their future
employment according to Professor
Zerrillo. Support for innovation and
entrepreneurship are positioning the
country to bolster its strong
knowledge based economy, already
boasting one of the highest GDPs per
person in the world, he says. Job
prospects are strong with a growing
economy and a strong regional
role with head offces of many
multinational companies calling
Singapore home.
Home from
home
Professor
Zerillo
also points to
the high levels of
organization in the city
and its universities, and the lack
of crime as key selling points,
as well as the large international
student population. The universities
familiarity with overseas students
mean they have established systems
in place to help them adjust to life
in the city a boon considering that
for many international students,
Singapore is a long way from home.
The Offce of Student Affairs at NUS
provides a wide range of services
and community programs for all
international students, offering
many opportunities for local and
international students to socialise and
integrate, Professor Kankanhalli says.
A specially prepared in-depth guide, a
host family program and the Friends
of NUS program, which allows
students to build contacts through
social events, are university initiatives
to help students acclimatize.
Consider Malaysia
In the West, Malaysia is rarely touted
as a study destination. But as Asian
readers may be aware, it is actually
something of a regional hub for
higher education. Malaysia has 30
years of experience in international
education, comments Hufaidatul
Azfa Binti Saffe, a spokesperson for
the Malaysian Ministry of Higher
Education. It is, she continues, the
tenth most popular study destination
in the world, hosting 90,000 foreign
students in 2011.
Malaysia boasts six universities in the
2011 QS World University Rankings,
lead by Universiti Malaya at 167. Two
of these universities feature in the
rankings for the frst time suggesting
a tertiary sector in which reputations
are improving. This, in combination
with low fees and English tuition,
make Malaysia a viable destination.
Nezar Alsaeedi, originally from
Bahrain, decided to study in Malaysia
at graduate level, choosing the
Perdana Graduate School of Medicine
(a collaboration between John
Hopkins University in the US, where
he studied at undergraduate level,
and Perdana University). Malaysia
is a great place to study, he says.
Here you fnd everything: hospitable
and kind people, great universities,
new research centres, and amenable
conditions for students. Universities
teach in English and collaborate with
many internationally-recognized
institutions.
Nezar goes on to say the Malaysian
government is currently spearheading
a campaign for educational tourism.
You can clearly see the effects as
more and more international students
are choosing Malaysia as a destination
to further their academic careers.
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The Netherlands
There are plenty of stereotypes about the
Netherlands, but perhaps we should add world
class universities to the list, writes Mansoor Iqbal
L
ying towards the north of Europe,
the Netherlands is a small but
populous nation, the name of
which tends to conjure up images of
picturesque canals, endless elds of
tulips, windmills and clogs. But it is
certainly no provincial backwater in
fact, the Netherlands is one of the
most modern and prosperous nations
in the world.
Consisting of 12 regions (two of which
carry the name Holland, often used
metonymically to describe the entire
country), the Netherlands derives
its name from the fact that large
portions of the country actually lie
below sea level. It boasts a wide and
diverse range of study locations for
students thinking of studying abroad.
You will probably know a few things
about Amsterdam considered to be
one of Europes great capital cities
but its certainly worth looking into
places like vibrant and multicultural
Rotterdam, sophisticated Maastricht
and quaint Utrecht you may just
stumble upon somewhere to which
you take a shine!
High ranking universities
You might also take a shine
to the countrys ample
supply of world class
universities - 13 make
the top 500 of the 2011 QS
World University Rankings,
11 of which occupy places in
the top 200.
There is certainly no
shortage of quality,
as a spokesperson for
Utrecht University
attests: The
education
system in
Holland is
known for its
high quality
in teaching
and research,
as well as its
international
study environment.
They go on to praise the Dutch
approach to learning: Respect for
each individuals opinions and
convictions are a national virtue
that gives strength to the fabric of
Hollands diverse and plural society.
This is the foundation of the teaching
method used at the Dutch educational
institutions. The teaching style
can be described as interactive and
student-centred, providing students
with the attention and freedom they
need to develop their own opinions
and creativity in applying their newly
acquired knowledge.
The Dutch approach
to higher education,
referred to as Problem
Based Learning a student
centric approach which centres
on the collective resolution
of issues which reect
those which occur
in life has attracted
plaudits from around
the globe. Additionally, all
courses delivered at universities
in the Netherlands must be
approved by Dutch and Flemish
accreditation agency NVAO,
so you can rest safe in the
knowledge they will be of a
high standard.
English tuition
International students will be glad to
hear that, in addition to the average
Dutch person being uent enough in
English to put any monolingual to
shame, a plethora of graduate level
courses are delivered in English at
Dutch universities. Leiden University,
for example, offers 80 taught Masters
degrees in English, the University
of Amsterdam has 140, and Utrecht
University has 83. The gures at other
universities are similarly high, and
PhDs can also be studied in English.
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The Netherlands
The Netherlands is famous
for its multicultural society
and for its tolerance
You wont, therefore, be required
to wrestle with the polysyllabic
complexities of the Dutch tongue in
an academic context at least!
Part of the motivation for offering
so many courses in English is a large
scale and institutional commitment to
internationalization. The Netherlands
is famous for its multicultural society
and its tolerance. This is refected in
the attitudes of universities. Jeanine
Gregersen, director of marketing
and communications at Maastricht
University, says the university is a
European and internationally-oriented
one. Following our strategy, we aim
to attract a diverse student population,
with students from both European
and non-European countries, at
undergraduate and graduate level.
Our international classroom prepares
graduates for a globalized labour
market, she says.
Laura Erdtsieck of the University
of Amsterdams communication
department echoes this sentiment:
We would like to maintain our
status as being a truly international
university. This benefts education
and research. We now have around
85 different nationalities studying at
the UvA, and 178 nationalities living
in the city itself. An international
orientation also makes the
programs more interesting
getting ideas from different
perspectives and cultures. Many
of our teachers and professors
are international as well.
Pay and publication
You may also be glad to hear
Dutch education wont bankrupt
you. Fees for international
students at graduate level
average not much more than
US$14,000 a year. If you are
from an EU country, annual fees
are set at just under US$3,000.
PhD candidates are considered
to be researchers rather than
students. As such, a good
deal of them are actually paid
employees of the universities
at which they are stationed. It
seems to be an approach that pays
dividends, as the Netherlands ranks
second and third respectively in
terms of publications per researcher
and research impact according to
Euraxess fgures.
Issues to note
As well as enjoying lower fees, EU
candidates do not need a visa to study
in the Netherlands. If this applies
to you, all you will need to do is
register with the local city council and
purchase health insurance.
Non-EU citizens will need to get
residence permits. Additionally,
citizens of certain countries will
also need provisional residence
permits (MVV) in order to enter
the Netherlands. Your university
will make the application for this
on your behalf, but you will need
to provide them with the necessary
documentation. As is standard in
Europe, you will need to provide
proof of suffcient fnancial means.
Presently, it is estimated that you will
need just over US$1,000 a month.
Special regulations also apply to
Chinese students, who must apply
for a Nuffc Certifcate, which can be
done online (the number of Chinese
students who are studying in the
Netherlands has actually increased
since this stipulation was added).
Some universities also require students
to use the centralized Dutch university
application system, Studielink [info.
studielink.nl] to apply for Masters
degrees, so make sure you fnd out
what your chosen institution requires
as policies vary.
One fnal thing to be aware of is the
absence of on-campus accommodation.
You will need to rent privately, which
you are strongly advised to do well
in advance of starting your course,
as rooms can be hard to come by,
particularly in larger urban centres.
If you choose to study in the
Netherlands you will be in good
company. Previous international
scholars who have studied there
include Alfred Einstein, Ren
Descartes and James Boswell.
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Radboud University Nijmegen is one of the leading academic communities in the Netherlands with a strong focus
on research. Renowned for our green campus in the oldest city of the Netherlands, we enroll over 19,000 students in
107 study programmes, of which 32 Masters programmes are fully taught in English.
Our personal style of teaching offers plenty of opportunity to work closely in interactive, small seminars. You will receive
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France
Laura Bridgestock explores the appeal behind
one of the worlds most popular destinations for
France is a highly attractive
prospect for those considering
studying abroad
W
ith billions of Euros
being invested in reform,
modernization and new
developments, this is an exciting time
for higher education in France. Under
the Initiative dexcellence, greater
collaboration is being encouraged
between Frances 85 public
universities, 250 grandes coles (which
are smaller and more specialized), and
numerous research centres.
The aim is to create larger, more
comprehensive higher education
institutes, in which high quality
teaching and research exist in closer
proximity. Through the awarding
of development grants worth
up to 1 billion (US$1.3 billion),
between fve and ten of the resulting
collaborations will be selected as the
basis for a French version of the US
Ivy League.
Even larger sums have
been announced for the
modernization of campus
facilities, development of
research infrastructure, and
the creation of the Paris-
Saclay super campus
a huge science and
technology hub intended to rival the
likes of Harvard and MIT.
In part, these reforms have been
driven by a sense that French
universities have begun to lag behind
those of other developed nations in
recent years. But as is suggested by
the fact that Paris tops the QS Best
Student Cities ranking the country
remains a highly attractive prospect
for those considering studying abroad.
Why choose France?
Higher education in France is
internationally diverse, particularly so
at graduate level. Philippe Gambette,
an associate professor of computer
science at Universit Paris-Est
Marne-la-Valle, estimates more
than 40% of PhD candidates in the
country are from elsewhere.
In 2009-10, there were more than
278,000 international students
in French universities, including
25,000 doctoral candidates. This
made France the worlds fourth
largest host nation, behind only
the US, UK and Australia. The
top fve countries of origin
for foreign students were
Morocco, China, Algeria,
Tunisia and Senegal.
So, why is France such
an attractive prospect?
Its more than just
a question of good food, Associate
Professor Gambette laughs though
he does point out French cuisine
was recently named an Intangible
Cultural Heritage by UNESCO. In
terms of both research facilities and
broader lifestyle, he believes France
is well on the way to offering the
best environment on every level to
the brilliant, hardworking foreign
researchers who bring so much to our
research labs.
Theres certainly plenty of choice; Paris
alone has no less than 16 universities
in the 2011 QS World University
Rankings. These include renowned
institutes such as the Sorbonne, ESSEC
Business School, Universit Pierre et
Marie Curie, and ENS Paris. Of course
the city itself needs no advertisement;
its position as one of the worlds most
desirable destinations has long been
frmly established.
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A range of scholarship and
mobility schemes are open to
Fees and inancial support
France is a surprisingly
affordable option, especially
when compared to its
close rival, the UK.
The cost of living may
be high, but this is
substantially countered
by the low tuition fees that
apply to domestic and foreign
students alike a point of
equality which is given great
emphasis in the countrys
self-marketing through the
CampusFrance organization.
For the 2011-12 year, annual rates
at public universities are set at 245
(US$321) for Masters courses and
372 (US$488) for doctoral programs.
Most universities tend to supplement
this by levying various administrative
charges, but nonetheless public
higher education in France remains
a very reasonable prospect. However,
private institutions and
the highly competitive
grandes coles can, and
do, charge signicantly
more up to 10,000
(US$13,000) per year in
some cases.
A range of scholarship
and mobility schemes
are open to international
students hoping to
study in France. These
include grants from the
French Ministry of Higher
Education and Research, funding via
public research organizations such
as the National Centre for Scientic
Research (CNRS), awards from regional
councils, and multinational schemes
such as the EUs Erasmus and Erasmus
Mundus programs.
Full details are provided on the
CampusFrance website [www.
campusfrance.org], which allows users
to search for grants by various criteria
country of origin, subject, degree
level and so on.
Admissions and visa requirements
If you have citizenship in Switzerland,
Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein or
any EU country, no visa is required
to study in France. If you come from
further aeld, after receiving an offer
from a university, you will need to
apply for an extended stay student
visa, known as the VLS-TS. This is
usually granted for a period of one
year and renewed as necessary.
Those who have already completed a
Masters degree may be eligible for an
extended stay scientic visa, intended
for doctoral candidates, research
scholars, teaching and
research staff.
Frances higher education
system is aligned with the
general European standard
an undergraduate degree
(known as a licence), followed
by a Masters and then a
doctorate. This means it is
fairly straightforward to enter
at Masters or doctorate level if
you have completed the previous
levels elsewhere, but each university
is free to set its own criteria
and make assessments
on an individual
basis.
For residents of
the 31 countries in
which CampusFrance
operates local ofces,
applications can be
made to around 230
French institutions
by setting up a
CEF account via
the organizations
website. This allows
users to
submit a single application to multiple
institutes, track the status of their
submission, and be guided through
the visa application. For those not
included in these 31 countries,
or for applications to institutions
not covered by the CEF system,
CampusFrance advises applicants to
contact the university directly.
Parlez-vous franais?
While many people in France speak
languages other than their own, being
able to communicate in French is
pretty much essential if you plan to
spend any extended period of time
there. Even if English sufces for
the purposes of your research and
instruction, French is a necessity in
order to fully assimilate in life at the
university and beyond.
As well as helping you t in, brushing
up your French could be a good
investment for the future. Spoken
by more than 260 million people
worldwide, it is an ofcial language in
70 countries, a working language of
international organizations such as the
United Nations, and like so many
other aspects of French culture a
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Switzerland
This small country punches well above its weight
as a world leader in research and innovation,
writes Laura Bridgestock
Switzerland has excellent
research facilities and
innovative companies
I
n the latest report from the
Europaeum, an association of
European universities, Switzerland
was highlighted as one of just three
European countries in which the
economic downturn and Eurozone
crisis have not had a lasting impact on
funding for higher education. While
many European countries have had to
freeze or decrease funding for higher
education, Switzerland has been able
to continue increasing the national
budget allocated for universities.
Anders
Hagstrm,
director of
international educational
affairs at ETH Zurich (one of the
countrys highest ranked universities)
says: Switzerland is a small country
by size but in education, research and
innovation it is a world player, with
excellent research facilities, a strong
economy and innovative companies.
World leader in innovation
These claims are borne out by the
fact that Switzerland takes the top
spot in the World Economic Forums
Global Competitiveness Report 2011-
12, which highlights the countrys
strengths in innovation, technological
readiness and labour market effciency.
Switzerlands scientifc research
organizations are also among the best
worldwide, according to the report.
Likewise, in the European
Commissions Innovation Union
Scoreboard 2011, Switzerland is named
as Europes clear and consistent
innovation leader. In this index, it
scores particularly highly in categories
relating to international scientifc co-
publications, public-private scientifc
co-publications, licence and patent
revenues from abroad, and new
doctorate graduates.
Additional factors contributing
to Switzerlands high
competitiveness ranking include:
strong collaboration between
academia and business; high
levels of investment in research
and development; high patenting
rates; excellent infrastructure;
highly developed goods and
fnancial markets; and high levels of
transparency and accountability.
Its unsurprising then, that so many
multinational corporations have their
headquarters in Switzerland, including
Nestl, Novartis and ABB.
High quality of life
International rankings also refect the
countrys high standards of living.
In Mercers 2011 Quality of Living
survey, Zurich - the countrys largest
city - is ranked second worldwide,
while two other Swiss cities, Geneva
and Bern, also make the global top
ten. These high living standards are
accompanied by a relatively high cost
of living, but Hagstrm says, modest
tuition fees make the overall package
a very good deal.
Future job prospects are also good.
While the countrys best-known
exports are watches, chocolate and
cheese, more than half of export
revenues come from mechanical and
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Switzerland The diversity of Swiss
universities makes it easy for
Indeed, the population in general is
very multicultural and multilingual
foreign citizens account for about 21%
of residents and the countrys four
offcial languages are French, German,
Italian and Romansch. English is
widely spoken as well, particularly in
graduate-level higher education.
A choice of institution
Universities in Switzerland are
usually divided into two categories
traditional universities and
universities of applied science. This
second category refers to institutes
with a focus on more vocational
subjects, such as
architecture,
life sciences,
chemistry,
information
technology, applied psychology
and linguistics, forestry and
performing arts.
Fees and applications
Higher education in Switzerland is
publicly funded, Hagstrm explains,
so regardless of their nationality,
students pay the same modest tuition
fees. These can cost from as little as
1,000 per year (US$1,300), rising up to
about 7,000 (US$9,250).
electrical engineering and chemistry.
Other key areas include biotechnology
and pharmaceuticals, banking and
insurance, and mircotechnology. The
unemployment rate is relatively low,
estimated at 3.9% in 2010.
Aside from fnancial and career
considerations, Switzerland has
much to offer. Bordered by France,
Italy, Germany and Austria, its often
described as a fusion of the best
attractions of each of these
countries, with fne food and
wines, thriving arts and
culture, and incredible
areas of natural
beauty.
International
diversity
Swiss
universities
are known for their
international diversity. In
2009-10, more than a quarter of those
attending the countrys 12 state-run
higher education institutes were
foreign students. At graduate level,
and among faculty members, this
percentage is even higher more than
half of PhD students and around 45%
of teaching staff hail from outside of
Switzerland. This diversity makes
it easy for new students to make
themselves at home, Hagstrm says.
Scholarships are available for
international students from the
Federal Commission for Scholarships
for Foreign Students and from
individual universities though
not all countries are included in the
governments scholarship program for
At ETH Zurich, Masters students can
apply to the Excellence Scholarship
& Opportunity Programme (ESOP).
In 2011-12, 35 full scholarships
were awarded, covering tuition and
living costs. For PhD candidates,
Hagstrm says, fnances are less of a
concern. PhD students are employed
as research assistants with a decent
salary, so that takes care of their
funding problems.
Citizens of EU or EFTA members dont
need to apply for a visa beforehand,
but must register with local authorities
within 14 days of arrival to obtain
a residence permit. Those from
elsewhere should apply for a visa
via their nearest Swiss embassy or
consulate, after having received a
place at their chosen institution and
paid the fees up front.
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Germany
Europes financial lynchpin is an afordable
destination ofering high quality universities,
writes Mansoor Iqbal
Germany has a lot going for it,
beginning with the prestige of
its universities
A
ccording to OECD fgures,
Germany was the worlds most
popular non-Anglophone study
destination in 2009 and the fourth
most popular overall with over
250,000 international students
studying at its tertiary institutions.
A large proportion of these were
studying at graduate level. The
DAAD (Deutscher Akademischer
Austauschdienst or German
Academic Exchange Service), puts the
fgure at around 70,000: 50,000 at
Masters level in 2010, and 20,000 at
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A popular destination
As a study destination, Germany has
a lot going for it, beginning with the
prestige of its universities. The country
has a long and proud tradition of
higher education, dating back to
the foundation of Ruprecht-Karls-
Universitt Heidelberg in the 14
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century. Since then, its universities
have played a large part in the world
of academia.
Martin Luther, one of the
central architects of the
Reformation, taught
at the University of
Wittenberg; the
German giants
that dominated
the world of
philosophy in
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Schopenhauer
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for example)
were all tenured at
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and in the modern world, their
strength in the feld of engineering
provides the foundation for the
nations economic clout.
The continuing strength of German
institutions is refected in the 2011 QS
World University Rankings, where
no fewer than 44 of the countrys
higher education establishments
appeared in the results (only the
UK and the US can boast greater
representation). Twelve of these are in
the top 200.
Investment and funding
The federal government seems
committed to maintaining this
reputation. In 2012, the budget for
education and research was 12.8
billion (US$16.8 billion), 4.3 billion
(US$5.6 billion) of which has been
earmarked for the Deutsche
Forschungsgemeinschaft,
or DFG, the countrys
main research council.
There are many
opportunities to
secure funding for
short and long-
term study visits in
Germany, says Ursula
Egyptien, a spokesperson
for the DAAD.
International students
can apply for scholarships
offered by a variety of
organizations and institutions.
The DAAD is the largest funding
organization in the world supporting
the international exchange of students
and scholars and its scholarship
database [www.funding-guide.de]
is a convenient tool for researching
various types of scholarships online.
The database not only contains
scholarships offered by the DAAD, but
other funding organizations as well.

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enrich research and instruction
in Germany
research level. There are a number of
other research bodies too the famous
Max Planck Institutes for example,
which are among the most prestigious
research institutions in the world,
or the Alexander von Humboldt
Foundation from which PhD
students might be able to get funding.
Even if you dont manage to secure
funding straightaway, studying in
Germany can still be cost effective.
For the most part, you wont have to
pay fees to study a PhD at a German
university, and at Masters level, fees
dont tend to exceed 500 per semester
(just over US$650).
Internationalization on the
agenda
Another reason scholars
choose to study in
Germany is a commitment
to internationalization. The
countrys higher education
system is now in line with
the rest of Europe as a result
of the Bologna process,
making it easier to study
at graduate level. You
will also fnd a number
of courses offered in
English, complemented
by the fact a large percentage of
Germans, particularly in major urban
centres, speak English as their second
language.
A genuine belief in the intrinsic
value of internationalization seems
to underpin this. International
academics enrich research and
instruction in Germany, says
Egyptien. German universities offer
international students and researchers
attractive study and career options
as well as a hospitable and inviting
environment, she says.
All these ambitious efforts of
internationalization prove German
higher education institutions are not
only prepared and willing to create
the necessary conditions for successful
studies and research, but also see
greater internationalization as opening
up further opportunities for their own
future development, Egyptien adds.
Careers and visas
A corollary of the countrys dedication
to internationalization is the opening
of the countrys job market to
international students who have
studied at German universities.
Special regulations for foreign
graduates from German universities
went into effect in 2007. Those who
have graduated from a German
university can more easily obtain a
residence permit with the right to
engage in gainful employment,
Egyptien explains.
This is made even more attractive
by the volume of jobs available -
100,000 were reported at one point
in 2011 in the felds of mathematics,
computer science, natural science and
technology alone.
Residents of other EU countries do not
need visas to study in Germany, but
must register with the local authority.
Those from further afeld may or may
not need a visa depending on their
country of origin, but will certainly
need to get a residence permit. All
students will need to prove they have
health insurance and enough money
to support themselves during their
stay. Currently this stands at 659
(around US$870) a month.
A nation of variety
If you do choose to study in Germany,
youll fnd yourself in a vibrant,
modern and tolerant nation. Whether
its fashionable Berlin, idiosyncratic
Munich, rustic Heidelberg, or one of
the many other locations on offer,
study in Germany and youll be sure
to fnd somewhere that suits you.
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Spain
Long popular among holidaymakers, Spain is
also an increasingly attractive destination for
international students. Laura Bridgestock
reports
In a globalised world, the
advantage of fluency in Spanish
cannot be overstated
I
n recent years, Spain has stepped up
its efforts to welcome international
students and has become an
increasingly popular choice. In 2010,
there were 17,000 foreign students
studying in Barcelona alone a fgure
that had more than doubled within
just three years. Among these are
nationalities from all over the world.
The range of subjects for which
students travel to Spain to study is
also broad, however the Organisation
for Economic Co-operation and
Developments (OECD) Education at
a Glance Report 2011 showed health-
related programs are a particularly
popular option.
Two Spanish cities, Barcelona and
Madrid, feature in the top 20 of the QS
Best Student Cities ranking. Between
them, they are home to the countrys
four highest ranked universities: the
University of Barcelona, Universitat
Autonoma de Barcelona, Universidad
Autonoma de Madrid, and University
Complutense Madrid. The cities also
score well in terms of quality of life,
reputation with employers, and,
reasonable living costs.
Collaboration, culture and fiesta
Italian business economics student,
Gracy Rigano, spent a year studying at
the EAE Business School in Barcelona.
She says she enjoyed her time there
thanks to the combination of good
weather, good people and friendly
culture. There is a lot of festa, thats
for sure; its a good city for students!
Getting back to the academic side of
the experience, Gracy commends the
emphasis on practical application of
learning and group work: It was really
good to develop my competence in
team work, and build relationships.
Broadly speaking, relationship
building and collaboration are
strong points of Spanish universities.
Carla Salvaterra, rectors delegate
for international relations at Italys
University of Bologna, says there are
many longstanding relationships
between Spanish and Italian
faculties and departments, and
active engagement of both
countries in promoting bilateral
exchanges. As well as the lively
cultural environment offered
by Spanish cities, Salvaterra
says graduate students
can also beneft from a
number of collaborative
programs, designed
to provide a fully
integrated academic
experience.
An international language
Aside from the climate, culture and
quality of life, spending time living
and studying in Spain is a great
opportunity to practise, improve or
learn Spanish. In todays increasingly
globalized world, the advantage of
having fuency in Spanish cannot
be overstated particularly with
the increasing emergence of Latin
American economies, says Elena
Liquete, MBA program director at the
University of Navarras IESE Business
School, Spain.
Liquete is not exaggerating. Spanish
is used by some 450 million people
worldwide more than speak English
and, after Mandarin, is the second
largest mother tongue.
It is also the second
most used language
in international
communication, and the
third most used on the internet.
In the Catalonia
region, the
Catalan
language
enjoys equal
status with
Spanish, and is
commonly used
within higher
education but
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successful at broadening
access to higher education
to be an obstacle for foreign students.
Indeed, the region, of which Barcelona
is the capital, remains one of the most
popular destinations for international
students. By 2010, foreign students
were reported to make up almost a
quarter of graduate students in the
region, and in some cases even more.
At the Polytechnic University of
Catalonia, 38% of doctorate students
were from outside of Spain.
For those who dont speak Spanish
or not well enough to study in
it there are a growing number of
graduate courses available in English.
Since 2009, the Global Excellence
Masters Degrees program has been
extending across Catalonia. This
scheme aims to attract the very best
graduate students from around the
world onto Masters degrees that are
taught partly or fully in English (at
least 50%).
Courses listed in this scheme have
an international focus, which
may include partnerships with
other universities or organizations,
international faculty members, and
also fnancial aid to help attract and
support students from outside of
Spain. For more information, visit
www.barcelonaglobalmasters.com.
Meet the students
According to the fndings of a recent
study conducted at the University of
Valencia, Spain has been particularly
successful at broadening access to
higher education. Of the 18,000
students who participated in the
survey, slightly more than half said
their parents had not completed
higher education. The same survey
found 51% of Spanish students live
at home with their parents a
signifcantly higher rate than in
many other European countries,
such as Denmark, where fewer
than 10% of students live with their
parents.
One possible explanation for this is
the relatively low level of fnancial
support available for students
in Spain, combined with
the relatively high cost
of accommodation.
The Eurostudent
report Social
and Economic
Conditions of
Student Life in
Europe names
Spain as a nation
where accommodation accounts for
a large chunk of student expenses.
The report also indicates graduate
students are likely to have achieved
a greater degree of fnancial
independence, reporting that more
than a third of Masters students are
aged 30 or older, and many have
already amassed a signifcant amount
of professional experience.
Costs and visas
Tuition fees in Spain are regulated
by the government, and charged
on a per-credit basis. In the 2011-12
academic year, Masters and
doctoral students could be
charged between 16.5
and 34 (US$22-45) per
credit unit. A Masters
course would usually
comprise either 60 or 120
credits, lasting either one or two
years; a PhD takes between three and
fve years.
Citizens of EU countries, Norway,
Iceland, Liechtenstein or Switzerland
do not need a visa to live and study
in Spain. Those from elsewhere will
need to apply via a Spanish embassy
or consulate, after receiving an offcial
offer of a place. Its common to be
asked for details of where you intend
to live in Spain so youll need to
arrange accommodation before you
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Subject Guides
Your guide to studying the following subjects:
117. Law
120. Business
125. Engineering
128. Accounting
131. Biology
134. History
136. Computer Science
140. Economics
143. Maths
146. Media
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Combining career specialization and academic challenge, a graduate degree in law is still a
strong investment, writes Laura Bridgestock
Law
G
raduate law degrees have come
under the spotlight recently with
some questioning their value in terms
of boosting employment rates and
salary prospects. Theres certainly been
mounting recognition that a Master
of Law (LLM) wont immediately
guarantee a US$160,000 annual
starting salary. However, while fgures
relating to return on investment may
have been exaggerated in the past, its
still the case that a Masters or PhD-
level degree in law is likely to open
new doors in terms of both career
options and academic challenges.
Postgraduate training indicates a
lawyer has an advanced knowledge
of one or more aspects of law and
has successfully demonstrated this
through an assessment process, says
Cheryl Saunders, laureate professor
and associate dean at Melbourne Law
School, Australia. If the university
that has conferred the degree is known
to be rigorous, the degree will be more
highly valued.
If an LLM program offers the
opportunity to specialize in particular
areas for example, intellectual
property as is the case at Melbourne,
it becomes a specialist qualifcation
as well, through which graduates add
to their legal credentials in a feld in
which they currently practice or are
proposing to work, adds Saunders.
Legal development
In some regions, Australia included,
Saunders notes graduate study is
becoming increasingly common an
accepted part of a lawyers continuing
legal development, she says. Many
undertake specialist Masters degrees
for this reason, while others may take
a graduate course as a way of moving
into a new sector of law.
There is also the appeal of in-depth
analysis into some of the most
exciting felds of law today. For
Saunders these include medical,
intellectual property, international,
constitutional, competition,
environment and resources law all
areas which are challenged by the
tensions between the need for law to
respond to local community needs,
and the realities of globalization.
Practical experience, personal support
Career development is certainly a
strong motivation for Chrislyn Stubbs,
a student from the Bahamas currently
completing an LLB course in business
law at BPP Law School in London, UK.
Her aim is to become a barrister and
she believes the course will support
her in achieving this, thanks to
BPPs strong reputation, high quality
of teaching, and opportunities to
gain practical experience through
participation in pro bono projects.
Chrislyn also commends the fexibility
of the course
which allows
students to
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online,
There is appeal of in-depth
analysis into some of the most
exciting fields of law today
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LLM and PhD, Exeter University, UK (1997
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Legal Counsel Competition, Siemens AG
(Munich)
With dual British and Dutch citizenship,
and an upbringing mainly in Germany,
Gordon Christian had a number of
options when it came to choosing a
higher education destination. He decided
on the UK, partly because of the prospect
of reaching qualiied solicitor status more
rapidly than in Germany, and partly out of
a desire to spend time living in his fathers
home country.
After drawing up a shortlist of universities
oering undergraduate degrees in
European law, Gordon travelled to the
UK, accompanied by his father, to visit
campuses and meet faculty members.
Exeter came out as irst choice, both
because it oered a course which
included English, German and European
law a fairly unique combination at that
point and also because the campus was
very attractive; the South West is a lovely
part of the UK, he says.
Gordon stayed on at Exeter for a Master
of Laws (LLM), in part because he had
not had a chance to apply for a training
contract during the penultimate year
of his LLB, which he had spent studying
in Germany. In turn, the LLM led into a
PhD after Gordon was approached by
a professor with a proposed research
topic every prospective PhD candidates
dream scenario!
Back to the practical side
Despite taking on teaching and lecturing
duties during his PhD research, Gordon
says he never really considered a long-
term career in academia, always planning
to return to the more practical side of
law. When he did start applying for jobs,
however, he found himself having to
convince interviewers this was true. The
starting point in interviews was that I
appeared to be an academic type, and I
had to convince them I wanted to work
in a City law irm which I managed to
do!
Having spent almost a decade in the EU,
Competition & Regulatory Department
at international law irm SJ Berwin
LLP including a secondment as a
Competition and Regulatory Lawyer for
the BBC Gordon returned to Germany
in 2011. Its much more common for
lawyers in Germany to obtain PhDs; a
fact which is relected in the Siemens
Competition team he is now a part of.
New challenges
Back in Munich after 20 years in the UK,
Gordon is more than happy with his lot.
It was time for a change for me, and Id
been looking for a new challenge. To
have joined the Competition team at
Siemens, a company which has a wide
variety of interesting competition law
issues, and be part of a great team Im
very happy to have made that move.
In his capacity as Legal Counsel for
Competition, Gordon advises on
competition law issues across all four
of Siemens sectors Energy, Industry,
Healthcare and Infrastructure & Cities
and in all regions of the world. Its a
very broad and varied role, and it is a lot
of fun to come to work every day.
full-time and part-time study if their
circumstances change and the
individualized teaching methods and
support. She says students are invited
to contact lecturers and tutors with
questions or queries at any time,
and can also download lectures in
MP3 format to listen to at their own
convenience. This is great when
commuting and during revision, to
fully grasp any technical sections of
the course that need extra revision,
she says. An additional attraction for
international students is the fact that
BPP has been awarded Highly Trusted
Sponsor status by the UK Border
Agency, a point of reassurance for
those concerned about visa issues.
Experience abroad
Saunders is denitely of the opinion
that international experience is an
asset for those in the legal sector.
Studying in a different country
enables law graduates to understand
quickly, and in a very practical way,
that there are a range of different ways
of achieving broadly similar outcomes
in legal systems, she says. It thus has
a broadening effect, giving lawyers
greater insight into their own legal
system, enabling them to be both
critical of some of its features
and appreciative of others.
Additional advantages
include opportunities to make
international contacts, and the
prospect of new and formative
challenges.
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A graduate degree in business will be a valuable investment
in your future, discovers Laura Bridgestock
Business
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f youre considering a Masters-
level degree in business, there are
three main options summed up by
the letters MA, MSc and MBA. The
last of these a Master of Business
Administration will usually require
applicants to have at least a few years
of professional experience, while the
choice between a Master of Arts or a
Master of Science is likely to depend
on your academic background and/or
particular felds of interest.
Theres certainly no shortage of choice
when it comes to specializations. At
Harvard Business School, for example,
second-year MBA students can choose
from around 100 different electives.
Jim Aisner, the schools director
of media and public relations,
notes that popular choices include
modules in healthcare, social
enterprise, leadership development,
technology and the world economy.
Entrepreneurship is also a well-
subscribed option; the school has
more than 30 professors working
in this feld, and Aisner says ten to
ffteen years after graduating, around
half of the schools alumni describe
themselves as entrepreneurs.
Keeping pace with a changing world
Shaista Khilji, associate professor of
human and organizational learning
at George Washington University,
US, believes the most exciting felds
of current research are those relating
to business ethics, corporate social
responsibility (CSR), sustainable
practice and emerging-economy
business models. She thinks business
schools have a responsibility to
address these issues, and to ensure
their teaching remains relevant.
Aisner agrees, pointing out that
Harvard produces hundreds of new
case studies and other materials each
year a refection of whats going on
in the world of business and the world
economy, and a necessity in a school
that has long prided itself on being
close to practice. He further identifes
world-class faculty, excellent facilities,
a strong focus on teaching quality,
and a global outlook as key elements
in the schools success.
Opportunities to apply learning
Hands-on experience is also a core
part of business degrees at Harvard. As
part of the schools new FIELD (Field
Immersion Experiences for Leadership
Development) program, students have
the opportunity to visit a developing
country and develop a new product
or service for a real company.
There is also a focus on teamwork,
self-awareness and integration
intelligence which means applying
learning to develop a micro-business.
Tim Anderson, recruitment manager
for the MSc program at Cass Business
School, UK, also emphasizes the
importance of preparing students for
future employment. He believes most
graduate business students have a
particular career path in mind, which
should help them when choosing a
course and elective modules.
The MSc programs we offer at
Cass allow students to specialize in
a particular area of business that
interests them, such as shipping,
real estate or quantitative fnance,
Anderson says. This specialization
really allows students to get in-depth
knowledge of their chosen feld.
Specialization allows students
to get in-depth knowledge of
their chosen field
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Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Sydney Business School, University of
Wollongong, Australia (2005)
Director of Partner and SMB sales,
Microsoft Norway
As he embarks on an exciting new
chapter in his career, as part of the
senior leadership team at Microsoft
Norway, Daginn Rings says he has been
overwhelmed by the opportunities
opened up by his Master of Business
Administration (MBA).
Originally from Norway, Daginn says he
ended up completing his MBA in Australia
through a mix of conscious planning,
good timing, coincidences and luck like
most things in life!
Having completed his undergraduate
degree in North American Area Studies at
the University of Oslo at the end of 2003,
Daginn was keen to travel abroad for
his MBA. He chose Australia after being
oered a role working part-time for a
software company in Sydney a great
opportunity for me; I couldnt say no.
After researching MBA programs he
concluded the University of Wollongong
had the best combination of price,
quality, location and recommendations.
Relevant learning
Daginn describes the course as oering
twelve very dierent and very relevant
business topics over intense ten-week
terms. I learned to read inancial
reports in my inancial management
class, I learned about the importance of
integrated marketing and solid marketing
planning in my marketing class, and I
wrote several assignments on strategic
thinking in my business strategy class.
I am using elements of these subjects
almost on a daily basis.
As well as proving its worth in practical
terms, the MBA has opened many doors
for Daginn including one to his current
role at Microsoft. Having a Masters is a
prerequisite for many jobs at Microsoft,
and many other multinationals, he says.
Earning that degree both helped me into
the company and ensured there wont be
any formal show-stoppers for potential
future career moves.
Career acceleration
Daginns career is evidence of the
accelerating eect an MBA can
have. Upon graduation in 2005, he
received oers from four multinational
companies, including Microsoft where
he started as a marketing manager,
for Microsoft Business Solutions in
Norway. He was promoted to director
in 2007 and since March 2012, has
been director of the Partner and SMB
(small- and medium-sized businesses)
team Microsofts largest sales segment
in Norway.
I feel very privileged to have been
given the opportunity to work with
so many exceptionally good people
at a very ambitious company that
really wants to make a dierence,
Daginn says. I hope I can continue
with leadership in the future, as I truly
enjoy building and driving people,
setting visions, developing performance
cultures and continuously striving for
operational excellence.
A concrete potential next step for me
could be a general manager position
in Microsoft, either for the Norwegian
subsidiary or within Microsofts
international organization. To do so I
need to apply more of my MBA learning
and deliver some staggering results!
If youre considering an MBA, you might
be interested in the QS World MBA Tour.
Visit www.topmba.com for details.
He adds that many of these modules
are taught by professionals with
current experience of the relevant
roles and industries, who pass on
their detailed knowledge of real
business situations.
A worthwhile investment
Studying at a top business school
could certainly set you back a
considerable amount. Those starting
the Harvard Business School MBA
program in 2012, for example, face
tuition fees of US$53,500. When
accommodation, health insurance,
course materials and other personal
expenses are taken into account, the
school estimates the annual cost at
around US$87,200. However, in terms
of guaranteeing a good return on
investment, graduate business degrees
are still difcult to beat. According
to a recent survey commissioned by
Bloomberg Businessweek, graduates of
the top 57 MBA programs in the US
earned an average of US$2.4 million
in base pay and bonuses over a 20-year
period. Attending one of the highest-
ranked schools makes a big difference
too; Harvard Business School MBA
graduates earned an average of US$3.6
million in this time.
The up-front costs can still seem
daunting, but if you do manage
to secure a place, there is a good
chance youll receive at least some
nancial support. Harvards need-
blind admission process extends to
international students. This means
that wherever you are from, if you
are offered a place, the university will
make sure you only pay what you can
reasonably afford. Sixty-ve percent
of our students receive nancial aid,
and the average MBA fellowship (or
scholarship) currently amounts to
US$27,000, Aisner says.
Talented leaders
How can students secure a place
on a top business program? Aisner
says Harvard is looking for talented
leaders who come from as many
backgrounds and perspectives as
possible, while sharing common
traits such as an appetite and aptitude
for analytical work; a pattern of
community engagement; and a moral
compass that points true North.
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Advertorial
By Umesh Mukhi,
PhD student at Audencia Nantes School of Management
Start Experiencing a
New Direction in Business
The function of education
is to teach one to think intensively
and to think critically. Intelligence
plus character - that is the goal of
true education
Martin Luther King Jr.
H
enry Mintzberg said Management is,
above all, a practice where art, science,
and craft meet. Since its inception, this
science and art of management has
dramatically evolved over time and we
still face challenges in crafting this social
science. In addition to the traditional
challenges of managing organizations, we
currently need to integrate the enormous
global economic, social and environmental
problems. It is thus crucial to be equipped
with new competencies in order to become
responsible managers or entrepreneurs who
contribute to change the world and to balance
economic, social and environmental issues.
These managers or entrepreneurs, beyond
their core specialization in one of the
traditional disciplines like fnance, human
resources, or marketing, need to be well
equipped with analytical skills to understand
the global crises affecting our markets and
our planet.They also have to be aware
of the principles and challenges of new
business models that integrate economic,
social and environmental issues, such as
bottom of the pyramid strategies, fair trade
organizations or circular economy. They
will indeed
have to shape the future of business.
Business schools have to review their curricula
in order to contribute to the development
of such responsible managers and entrepreneurs.
They have to develop academic research
to understand the changes that are needed
and to integrate these results in their
teaching. Moreover, they have to advocate
After having avoided responsibility in this
feld for too long, an increasing number of
management schools have begun taking
social responsibility issues into account.
For several years now Audencia has been
taking a voluntary approach in this feld.
Thus, rather than wondering endlessly as to
whether management schools should share
their part of responsibility in the current
crisis, Audencia has decided to tackle the
question from another angle: If we do
share part of the responsibility, then what
should we change in our curriculum and
research activities?
It goes without saying that this simple
change in perspective has brought
considerable evolution to our school.
Frank Vidal
Dean & Director General
AUDENCIA Group
for change among current business leaders
and help them to manage change within
their organizations. Rather than teaching
the dominant principles of management,
business schools have to develop and
disseminate new and more responsible
ones in order to contribute to a more
sustainable future.
Audencia Nantes School of Management in
France has been at the forefront of these
changes over the last ten years. In 2004, it
was the frst French business school to sign
the United Nations Global Compact. Since,
then it has been involved in the drafting of
the United Nations Principles for Responsible
Management Education (PRME). In 2010,
Audencia also signed a strategic partnership
with the environmental NGO WWF France
in order to mainstream environmental issues
in all programs and courses and to improve
the schools environmental footprint.
Audencia developed an on-going learning
process with its different stakeholders to
improve its economic, social and
environmental performance by training
responsible managers and entrepreneurs.
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Start Experiencing a
New Direction in Business
The schools various activities in this feld
are deeply rooted in its territory. Audencia
is located close to the Atlantic, in the city
of Nantes which was voted the greenest
city in France in 2003 by the French
weekly Express, while in both 2003 and
2004 it was voted the best place to live by
the weekly Le Point. In August 2004, TIME
designated Nantes as the most livable city
in all of Europe. Moreover, Nantes has been
designated European Green Capital 2013
by the European Commission.
Our actions of taking responsible decisions
and being responsible leaders are often
limited to our personal lives, whereas the
world demands sensible and selfess leaders
to take the world stage. Are we running
away from our collective responsibilities?
Gone are the days where we were just
responsible for our family, our life and
work. The world has gone much further
where decisions have individual and
collective consequences; similarly the
lines of responsibility have been stretched
beyond our regional and national borders.
Management is not only about learning
facts and fgures, its about the way we
live our lives, its about how we make
sense of our lives and understand our
responsibilities personally and globally.
Umesh MUKHI, PhD student
What I can defnitely say is that the people
in Nantes, be that our professors or just
people I meet in the grocery store or in a
beauty shop, are very open, very helpful.
Knowing that I am a foreigner theyve
invited for dinners and helped me out
whether at a personal or administrative
level. People in Nantes are open, ready
to talk, share their experience,
and give advice.

Fatima Khalilova,
IMM 2010 Graduate
Hence it is not surprising to hear that
international and exchange students
acknowledge the unique ambiance and the
people of the city. It is quite certain that
European culture is comparatively different
to that of North America; this is indeed
refected in the business environments
and university culture.
Audencia strongly values this European
identity which is refected in their teaching
programs. For example, Global Responsibility
MBA study tour entitled Global
Responsibility in the European Context
is conducted at Audencia in cooperation
with The George Washington University
School of Business. This program enables
international students to discover how
French and European companies, in
particular SMEs, manage to integrate
economic, social and environmental issues
into their strategies and management.
The conventional defnition of management
is getting work done through people, but
real management is developing people
through work. The preceding quote by
Agha Hasan Abed seems to perfectly ft
with Audencia in advocating responsible
management education; in fact it is refected
in its statement Making sense of Management.
Audencia at Glance:
Established in 1900
23% international students
Student body is represented by
60 different nationalities
Alumni working in 89 countries.
Factulty from more than 15 nationalities.

www.audencia.com
Email for admissions :
international@audencia.com
Skype ID: audenciaird

Audencia at Glance:
Established in 1900
23% international students
Student body is represented by
60 different nationalities
Alumni working in 89 countries.
Factulty from more than 15 nationalities.

www.audencia.com
Email for admissions :

Institute for global responsibility
The institute for Global Responsibility
of Audencia was founded in 2003 as a
think tank capable of transforming society
at the local level, for a global impact.
www.audencia.com
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meet demand in the manufacturing and
infrastructure sectors.
Attractive career prospects
In yet another report, conducted by
career guidance website CareerCast
[www.careercast.com], software
engineering was named 2012s best job
based on a survey of 200 professions
that included criteria such as working
environment, average salary and hiring
demand. There is also evidence that
completing a graduate engineering
degree pays off. According to a recent
study published by Georgetown
University, US engineering graduates
in the US earn an average 32% more if
they have a graduate degree compared
to just an undergraduate.
By far the most lucrative feld of
engineering identifed by this report
was petroleum engineering, followed
by aerospace engineering, chemical
engineering and electrical engineering.
But the prospects look good for
graduate students in all felds of
engineering. Compared to a full range
of other subject areas, engineering
majors emerged as the highest earners,
taking home an average US$75,000 per
year rising to US$99,000 for those
with a graduate degree.
A
s long as society needs buildings,
transport, water and energy, it will
need engineers. In fact, when it comes
to engineering, the list of possible
specializations is immense, including,
amongst others, aeronautical,
architectural, electrical, petroleum,
naval, metallurgical, mechanical,
industrial and geological.
Current growth sectors include
environmental, civil and biomedical
engineering. The frst two categories
both appear in CNN Moneys latest top-
ten list of fast-growth jobs. Median pay
for environmental engineers in the US
is reported at US$81,200 per year, and
ten-year job growth at 31% as of 2011.
In civil engineering, fgures are slightly
lower median pay is US$74,700 per
year and ten-year growth is 24%.
The US Bureau of Labor has predicted a
72% growth in demand for biomedical
engineers between 2010 and 2018. Over
in the UK, the Institution of Mechanical
Engineers says the country will need
31,100 new graduate engineers every
year for the next fve years if it is to
Gender divide
The Georgetown University report
also revealed the continuing extent of
the gender imbalance in engineering.
This is also found in the other STEM
subjects: science, technology and
maths. The study found just 16% of
engineering majors in the US were
female, and women engineers tended to
earn signifcantly less; womens median
earnings of US$62,000 compare to a
median of US$79,000 for men.
This is an issue many universities and
organizations have acknowledged - and
made a priority. In 2011, Massachusetts
Institute of Technology (MIT), which
ranked number one for Engineering
and Technology in the 2011 QS World
University Rankings, released a report
on the status of women in its schools of
science and engineering. In the School
of Engineering, the percentage of
female faculty members had increased
from 10% to 17% showing that while
progress had been made, women were
still hugely underrepresented.
The report also highlighted the
widespread misconception that women
Engineering
The E in STEM is among the fastest growing
and most financially rewarding sectors.
Laura Bridgestock reports
Special programs are in place
to support female students
The prospects look good for
students in engineering
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were hired or accepted onto programs
partly because of their gender, rather
than purely based on individual merit.
At some universities, special programs
are in place to support female
engineering students. At Penn State
University, US, for example, some
1,700 female undergraduate and
graduate students are part of the
Women in Engineering Program. This
offers professional and social activities
including mentoring schemes and
career development workshops.
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Paul Dallyn, who completed a Master of
Engineering (MEng) at Oxford University
in 2008, says he was deterred from
applying for a traditional engineering
PhD as the impact of the research can
take a while to propagate through to
industry. However, while searching for
general research assistant positions,
he stumbled across a number of
UK universities oering Doctor of
Engineering (EngD) programs. These are
growing in popularity in the UK and it is
easy to see why.
EngD candidates, generally referred to as
research engineers rather than students,
complete four-year research projects of
a level equivalent to a PhD but with a
much more vocational focus.
Paul successfully applied for a position
on the EngD scheme at Loughborough
University, UK, and is now in the midst
of a research project focusing on civil
engineering developments within the
renewable energy sector. Speciically,
he says, the majority of my research is
around current challenges with oshore
wind turbine foundations, but I have also
been involved in research to do with
concentrated solar power plants.
Targeted training and support
Loughboroughs EngD program is run by
the universitys Centre for Innovative and
Collaborative Construction Engineering,
which collaborates with industry partners
to decide on research projects of
immediate practical relevance. These are
then assigned to successful applicants
who spend the majority of their time
(an estimated 7080%) working on
the premises of the partner company.
Targeted training and support is also
provided by the faculty and is designed
to strengthen candidates competency in
engineering business management, as
well as developing their specialist skills
and knowledge.
An additional attraction is that funding
for the scheme is relatively high. Current
EngD researchers at Loughborough
receive a tax-free stipend amounting to
18,100 (US$29,190) per year.
After completing the four-year course,
Paul hopes to continue further research
in the renewable energy ield, which
he says is both interesting and oers
reasonable job security. There is
considerable growth in this sector at
present, with signiicant research budgets
being provided by the majority of energy
operators. Watch this space!
Choosing a course
If youre interested in graduate
study engineering, what should
you look for in a program? Maria
Arrellaga, communications director
at the University of Texas at Austins
Cockrell School of Engineering, US
advises you start by checking which
faculties have research specializations
aligned with your own interests.
Having made a short list, she says the
next step is to assess funding options,
which could include nding a position
as a research or teaching associate.
As well as selecting a course that
allows you to pursue your eld
of interest, you may also want to
consider the option of completing
modules in subjects such as business
management a key part of many
professional engineering roles. If
funding is a concern, you could
look into the possibility of a more
vocational course, which will
allow you to study while gaining
professional experience and a salary.
Scholarships may also be available.
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If youre headed for a career in business and inance,
a graduate degree in accounting could take you far,
writes Laura Bridgestock
Accounting
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mployment prospects in
accountancy are strong. In the US,
the Bureau of Labor Statistics forecasts
an additional 190,700 accountancy
and auditing jobs will be generated
between 2010 and 2020, largely as
a result of increased emphasis on
nancial regulations and growing
demand for business accountability.
Combined with management analysts
(157,200 new jobs forecast in the same
period) these roles are predicted to
account for some 30% of jobs creation
in the US business and nance sector.
The nancial rewards are also
promising. In 2010, the median salary
for accountants and auditors in the
US was US$61,690 per year slightly
higher than the overall median for
the business and nance sector, and
almost double the overall national
median of US$33,840.
Possible career paths
Accountancy jobs dont just pay
well; they also offer challenging
and stimulating work. Accountants
are involved in developing systems
for tracking companies nancial
performance, advising on mergers
and acquisitions, and calculating the
costs and rewards of new technologies,
ventures and strategies. Many go on
to become Chief Financial Ofcers
(CFOs), having acquired experience in
maximizing efciency and prots.
Specializations could include: auditing
(evaluating nancial statements
for a company or government
organization), tax (preparing corporate
and/or personal tax statements and
advising on tax-related issues) and
budget analysis (developing and
managing an organizations nancial
plans). As well as a good head for
gures, many of these roles require
supplementary skills and knowledge.
In some cases a legal background
may be an advantage; in others, good
people skills are a must.
As well as working within businesses
or government agencies, accountants
may also work as part of a public
accounting rm, of which the
best-known are the so-called Big
Four: Ernst & Young, Deloitte,
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) and
KPMG. It is also possible to go solo as
a self-employed accountant, which
may appeal if you like the sound of
being your own boss and interacting
with a range of smaller clients.
Straight to work
Letong Shi, originally from China,
travelled to the UK to complete the
MSc Accounting and Finance course
at Manchester Business School, part
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of the University of Manchester. She
says the best thing about the course
was that it helped her go straight into
a good job; having graduated only in
2011, she is already on a strong career
path at one of the Big Four.
During the one-year program, I built
up my solid theoretical knowledge,
with each module offering a variety
of practical assessments such as case
studies and group projects, Letong
says. Not only can this qualifcation
help students stand out from the
crowd and get a job, it can prove to be
a worthwhile addition to your CV.
She also describes her year studying
in Manchester as a very happy time,
largely thanks to the quality of support
provided by the staff, including
professional and personal support
services. Her top advice for prospective
students? Always bear your career
objective in mind while attending
lectures, seminars or working on your
assessments, she says.
Choosing a course
If, like Letong, you want to get your
career off to a strong start with a
graduate degree, the main options are
a Master of Accountancy (MAcc) or a
Master of Professional Accountancy
(MPA). It may also be possible to
complete a Master of Science (MSc)
in accountancy, a Master of Business
Administration (MBA) focusing on
accountancy, and of course PhD
courses are also available.
The decision could depend on your
academic background, particular felds
of interest, and whether you would
like the possibility of taking modules
in complementary subjects such as
taxation or management. Individual
university requirements also vary;
on some courses youll need an
undergraduate degree in accountancy,
while others will accept applicants
from related felds.
Completing a graduate degree in
accountancy is particularly likely
to boost your career prospects if
followed by an accreditation such as
the US Certifed Public Accountant
(CPA) exam. Some graduate degrees
are specifcally targeted towards
preparing students for these exams,
even publishing information on
their graduates pass rates. If you
are considering a graduate degree in
accountancy there is a lot to bear in
mind, but the research will be worth it
in the end!
This qualification can help
students stand out from the
crowd and get a job
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Biology
A graduate degree in biology could lead to a focus on people, animals,
plants, or a more integrated approach, writes Laura Bridgestock
Biology is a subject with the
potential to make a diference
T
oday biology is often referred
to as part of a wider group the
biological sciences or biosciences.
This phrase refects the range of
subject areas that may be included,
from genetics and genomics to
pharmaceuticals and plant sciences.
As this brief list suggests, biology is a
subject with the potential to make a
real difference to both people and the
planet, whether by contributing to the
development of a new vaccine, fnding
ways to increase crop yield in infertile
regions, or researching and developing
new sources of bio-energy.
Terence Taylor, president of the
International Council for the Life
Sciences, identifes bioinformatics and
genomics as areas likely to continue
to attract high levels of funding and
research activity, particularly in their
application for the development of
diagnostic techniques, while Thomas
McDade, a professor of anthropology
at Northwestern University, US,
says for him the most exciting felds
of human biology at present are
reproduction, growth, nutrition,
immune function and stress.
Specialists in felds such as vaccine
development and cancer treatment
remain in high demand also.
An integrated approach
If your feld of interest doesnt ft
neatly into a single category, youre
likely to be a supporter of the One
Health Initiative and youre in good
company. The initiative, which aims
to promote greater collaboration
between scientists working in human,
veterinary and environmental
sciences, is supported by prominent
international organizations including
the World Health Organization,
the World Organisation for Animal
Health and the World Association of
Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians.
Instead of dividing things up, theres
a more integrated approach going
on across the spectrum, Taylor
says. In future, he predicts more
multidisciplinary teams working
on research across the board, rather
than focusing exclusively on humans,
animals or the environment.
Choosing a location
Historically, US universities have
tended to dominate the biosciences
sector, but depending on the
specialization, different countries
emerge as leaders. In synthetic biology
research, for example, Taylor says
Germany is particularly strong. In
human biology, McDade says the
most established research hubs are
the US, Canada and the UK. But he
also mentions Japan, Mexico, Brazil,
Australia and a number of other
European countries as having made
signifcant contributions to the feld.
Countries such as Singapore,
South Korea, Taiwan, China and
the Gulf nations are also seeing
signifcant investment in this sector.
In Singapore, for example, the
government has allocated US$2.87
billion for biomedical sciences
research between 2011 and 2015
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Research fellow at Temasek Life Sciences
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When Lui Chang says hes fascinated
by plants, he doesnt mean hes a keen
gardener. Rather, he spends his days
in a research laboratory carrying out
investigations into plant behaviour.
Originally from China, Lui moved to
Singapore to study at the National
University of Singapore (NUS). During
his irst degree in biological sciences,
he became increasingly interested in
molecular biology. I felt the fact that
we are able to deal with molecules and
conduct experiments on them without
seeing them was something very
wonderful, he says.
This interest led to a inal-year project
focusing on lowering time control, with
support from Associate Professor Yu Hao.
He nurtured my passion for science and
encouraged me to take up challenging
tasks, Lui recalls, I was deeply proud of
my work, as I knew what I was exploring
was truly the frontier of science.
Becoming a scientist
Having experienced such a challenging,
supportive and satisfying research
environment, staying on at NUS for a
PhD was an obvious choice for Lui and
one that has led seamlessly on to further
research opportunities.
Right after my thesis submission, I was
recruited by Temasek Life Sciences
Laboratory (TLL), and have been working
at TLL ever since, Lui says.
In this role, Lui is able to continue
his research in the ield of lowering,
currently focusing on issues such as
how plants respond to the environment
a 12% increase compared to the
previous four-year period.
Kohji Muraoka, a PhD candidate from
Japan, is researching biodiversity and
disturbance in lake ecosystems at the
University of Waikato, New Zealand.
He says his choice of location was
based on a combination of academic
opportunity and more general factors.
The University of Waikato is the
best university to study freshwater
ecology in New Zealand, and possibly
the southern hemisphere. I also
love the people, nature, culture and
atmosphere of New Zealand.
Career prospects
Kohji had some initial concerns
when they decide to lower, and what the
universal genetic network is, through the
ways plants control their inlorescence
architectures, he explains.
How has Luis graduate experience
supported his ability to fulil this role?
As a graduate student, I became more
open-minded, more curious about
the world, more rational, and more
scientiically savvy, he says. In a nutshell,
my graduate degree brought me a step
closer to being a scientist.
Like any true scientist, Lui is keen to keep
pushing back the frontiers of knowledge.
The more I know, the more I feel that I do
not know, and the more I am eager to ind
out the answers to questions unknown.
So what next? In the short term, I wish
to get further training in a renowned
laboratory in the world, where I could
further improve my research capacity
and expand my networking connections
with other professionals in my ield.
In the longer term, Lui hopes to continue
to contribute to the world of research,
and to work within higher education to
help enhance the worlds talent pool.
choosing to study at the University of
Waikato as it is not very well known
in his home country. But during his
time at the university, he says there
have been plenty of opportunities to
make contact with leading scientists
from around the world. In general, he
says, the academic staff are extremely
approachable and supportive, both
professionally and personally.
Kohji has also made the most of
additional opportunities available,
including becoming an international
student leader for an academic
research organization which he says
is both enjoyable and a good boost to
his future career prospects.
Future employability is certainly a
factor biosciences students should
consider when choosing a graduate
degree. While the biosciences sector
has remained relatively resilient
throughout recent economic
downturns, graduates still need to
ensure they have the right skills and
experience for their target job.
More universities and organizations
are now acknowledging the
importance of skills provision. In
the UK, the Society of Biology has
recently launched an accreditation
scheme, intended to help students
nd biosciences courses that will
best provide the kind of practical
experience and skills companies look
for when recruiting.

As Kohji points out, opportunities to
make contacts on an international
level are also extremely valuable. A
point to which Taylor agrees: Good
researchers move around; theres no
question about that. The whole thing
is an international enterprise. Thats
how progress is made.
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Mansoor Iqbal discovers a humanities discipline
which favours those with a passion for learning
History
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to work with as history after all, as
far as felds of study go, you cant get
much bigger than the past. Therefore,
the key decision you will have to
make if you want to study history at
graduate level is, in what do you want
to specialize?
The permutations are nearly limitless,
accentuated by the huge crossover
with other humanities and social
science disciplines you cant study
something like politics, literature,
economics, or even law without
knowing the relevant history.
Periods of history, places, a particular
phenomenon, groups of people,
movements, objects all offer potential
scope for study. What you want
to specialize in will have a distinct
bearing on where you study.
Potential career paths
As with other humanities disciplines,
many history scholars will be aiming
to work within the academy, staying
on to complete a PhD. It is at this
point that things are likely to get
even more specifc. However, it is
important to bear in mind this is an
extremely competitive career path,
particularly at a time when arts and
humanities funding is being cut in
many European and North American
universities, the traditional hotbeds of
research in this feld (as refected in the
2011 QS World University Rankings
by Subject: History). However, as Asian
universities turn their attention to
liberal arts education, new paths may
well become apparent in the near
future. Being open and mobile could
therefore work in your favour.
History graduates are certainly not
limited to academia and there are
plenty of options open to those
who do not want to study beyond
Masters level. Teaching related roles
have always been popular, and
the analytical mindset and solid
knowledge base possessed by history
graduates equips them well for careers
in journalism and other editorial
positions. General graduate schemes
and administration provide another
route. If you are an expert in the
history of a particular professional
sphere, you will certainly have
something to offer be it from within
a frm or as a consultant.
A passion for learning
Though you would be nave not to
have one eye on the future if investing
in a graduate degree, this may not
necessarily be at the forefront of all
history scholars minds. Rather, it is
curiosity and a passion for the subject,
as well as for learning in general, that
will serve as the main catalyst for most
students embarking on graduate study
in this discipline.
If you have a genuine interest in trying
to better understand the human race
through studying its past, you may
wish to consider pursuing history at
graduate level. You will need to have
an analytical mindset, be able to take
on multiple and complex viewpoints
and arguments, and be able to express
your ideas in writing.
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Columbia University, US
Manuel A. Bautista Gonzlezs interest
in economic history - particularly the
relationship between his native Mexico
and the United States - can be traced back
to the signing of the North American Free
Trade Agreement in 1993. This curiosity
stayed with him, and while studying an
undergraduate degree in economics at
the National Autonomous University of
Mexico, he began to give serious thought
as to how best understand the dierences
in economic development that exist
between the two neighbouring nations.
Manuel decided that a historical
approach to the question would be
more suitable than an economic one,
believing that history provides a better
way to tackle the changing and complex
reality of human societies. The change in
disciplines was also motivated by a desire
to challenge himself: I already have a
background in economics and wanted
to train myself in methods of inquiry and
read scholarship that is not exclusively
economic, he says.
However, Manuel did not move straight
into graduate study after completing
his degree, irst working in the media
sector as a creative planner, and host
of economic history segments for
Expedicin 1808, a series broadcasted
throughout Latin America and Spain. He
also worked in commercial banking in
Mexico as an analyst during the 2008
inancial crisis in the US. Both positions
were crucial for me to determine my
research interests, he relects. They
deinitely helped me choose academia as
a professional venue to develop them.
Manuel chose to study at New York Citys
Columbia University, US focusing on
the use of Mexican silver pesos as legal
tender in the United States in the irst
half of the 19th century. NYC was the
best city for me to study. It combines the
best archives in inancial history with a
cluster of universities and researchers
with whom I can discuss my research
interests, he says.
Manuel speaks highly of New York,
describing it as his favourite city in the
world. The city is very welcoming for
people who do not come from here: in a
way, it is truly the capital of the world. Is
he inding anything challenging about
studying there? The irst challenge is
the language, if you are not a native
speaker, he replies. You might think
you have a full command of English but
it is a bit diicult to write an academic
paper in another language. But thats
what graduate school is for - training and
professionalization.
Training is indeed the appropriate term
as Manuel aims to stay within academia
after completing his thesis, but is open
to other career paths too. Academia
would be an ideal setting, however I
am specializing in inancial history and
this might prove useful for a irm in the
industry. Consulting has always attracted
me. And as my previous work experience
in TV taught me, public history is
fascinating! A combination of the four
activities would be ideal... but well see.
Time to consider
He advises prospective history graduate
students to think carefully before making
such a commitment. Do not rush in!
Consider the fact that it takes six to eight
years from the start of the PhD to the
defense of the dissertation. You will read
as you never believed you would. You will
ind yourself doing much of your work
alone and you might resent that if you are
accustomed to working in teams.
Manuel concludes by advising anyone
who does follow in his footsteps to think
carefully about acquiring skills that will
be useful outside of the academy. And all
things considered, that seems like advice
that any graduate student would do well
to follow.
The wide scope of the subject
means it is not necessarily essential
to have studied it at undergraduate
level in order to do a Masters. The
theoretical grounding and subject
based knowledge you get from many
social science subjects will prepare you
adequately for studying history. The
only thing absolutely essential is a
passion for the subject.
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Computer Science
Study computer science if youre looking for a
recession-proof career, writes Mansoor Iqbal
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t seems fair to argue that computer
technology has, more than anything
else, shaped the modern world. Things
that we now take for granted the
internet, mobile phones, medical
technology would not be possible
without the rapid progress that has
been made in the feld of computing.
Computer science is the discipline
which underpins all of this.
At undergraduate level, the subject
tends to focus on the mathematical
foundations of computers, giving
students a solid grounding in how
this technology works at the most
basic level. Minh Tran, head of
communications at ETH Zurichs
Department of Computer Science in
Switzerland, says at graduate level the
key differences are the opportunity to
narrow ones focus and the chance to
start turning knowledge into action.
Our Masters program combines
theory and hands-on practice.
Students have the choice between the
general computer science track, which
allows a combination of courses from
different areas and grants a maximum
freedom of choice, and seven more
specialized tracks, explains Tran.
Courses at ETH Zurich include visual
computing, information security,
and software engineering. However,
computer science is such a wide feld
its impossible for institutions to offer
every specialism so check to see where
your specialization of interest is.
Driven by curiosity
Professor Bruce Porter, chair of the
Department of Computer Sciences at
the University of Texas at Austin in
the US, defnes the study of computer
science at graduate level as learning
how to push the boundaries of the
feld by tackling new problems with a
principled methodology.
For him, the key difference between
undergraduate and graduate study of
the subject is that during the latter,
you are responsible for your own
progress and trajectory. Graduate
school is for students who are driven
by curiosity and have a passion for
independent research, he says.
These are the students who become
frustrated with learning from
textbooks and lectures.
At ETH Zurich, Masters students are
given plenty of chances to let their
curiosity drive them: [Graduate
students] have ample opportunities
to quickly participate in one of the
many exciting research projects from
building fying robots or developing
cell simulations to exploring the world
of quantum computing, says Tran.
Curiosity and a passion for the
subject aside, what kind of person
does Tran think would be well suited
to computer science? At its heart,
this discipline is one of problem
solving, and fuses research with
real-world engineering. I would say
the prospective student has to be
a practiced, creative and effcient
problem solver; a person who
wishes to break new ground, make
a signifcant difference and effect
benefcial changes in society.
At its heart, this discipline is
one of problem solving
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A bright future
A lucrative jobs market awaits the
successful computer science graduate,
according to Porter. Job opportunities
in computer science are very strong
for graduates at all levels. Graduate
degrees can be important gateways
to careers in specialized areas, such as
data mining or computer animation.
To work at a research lab or university,
a PhD will be essential, Porter adds.
Tran agrees, suggesting computer
science is a good discipline for those
who want to sure themselves against
the peaks and troughs in the global
economy. The recently published
OECD Economic Outlook 2011
predicts the strong demand from
computer science and engineering
graduates will remain steady
throughout the economic downturn
and in the years ahead, Tran says.
Currently, the number of computer
specialists needed by Swiss business
and industry exceeds by far the
amount available. From my
observation of the Swiss labour
market, the growing demand for
IT specialists is not restricted to
particular sectors, industries or size
of companies. The demand is indeed
across the board.
The value of further study
In terms of employment, an added
benet of doing a PhD is that it
allows you to make the most of the
connections prestigious universities
have forged with the powerhouses
of the world of computing and
technology. Our CS department
maintains close collaboration with
some of the biggest global names
in information technology such as
IBM, Microsoft, Intel, SAP, Disney
and Credit Suisse, says Tran.
The different academia-industry
interactions get the PhD students
connected with the private sector
and potential employers.
So, if you have one eye on your
career and a good grasp of
mathematics (generally considered
a prerequisite), computer science
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Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Netherlands
Senior Research Scientist, Yahoo!
(Barcelona)
It was the freedom of being able to delve
deeply into a subject of his choosing
that made the idea of doing a PhD in
computer science appeal to Peter Mika.
I specialized in semantic web, a topic
I learned about as a Masters student
at VU. I was captivated by the idea of
applying artiicial intelligence on the web,
in particular that you could extract and
reason with information on the web. It
was a then emerging research ield with
more questions than answers, but also
one with practical potential.
Peter initially came to VU Amsterdam at
Masters level, funded by a scholarship
oered to exceptional students
at universities in Eastern Europe,
including Etvs Lornd University in
his native Hungary, where he studied
at undergraduate level. Aside from the
scholarship obviously a strong draw
in itself - was there a reason he chose to
study in the Netherlands in particular?
I was looking to study abroad to
complement my studies in Hungary,
he replies. Though I had a number of
options to choose from, the Netherlands
appealed to me as a very open country
with high standards for education and
research. Although I hadnt visited
before, I knew Amsterdam was a very
international city where I would easily get
by without having to learn Dutch even
though I ended up learning it! Lastly,
professors at VU authored some of the
textbooks we used in Hungary, so my
expectations were high.
Learning by doing
Since completing his PhD in 2006, Peter
has gone to occupy a position at Yahoo!
as a senior research scientist working
in Barcelona. Was it essential to study at
graduate level in order to get this role?
A Bachelor in Computer Science gives
the basic skills to become a software
engineer, but the topics that are covered
in a Masters are now essential for getting
an engineering position at top employers
such as Yahoo! or Google. After a Masters,
the choice is more personal because a
PhD is a serious investment. Nevertheless,
it is a basic job requirement for working in
research either in academia or industry.
Going abroad to a university that was
respected in the ield played a large part
in allowing Peter to realize his career
ambitions. At VU I was right in the middle
of one of the top research groups in
the ield. By working with my advisor,
Professor Hans Akkermans, as well as
other researchers and PhD students in
the group, I was essentially learning by
doing: carrying out research, publishing
papers at conferences and in journals,
preparing for presentations etc. At the
same time, I enjoyed incredible freedom
in inding my own niche. Its a great
environment, he says.
Peter strongly recommends other
computer science graduate students
follow in his footsteps. Wherever you are
coming from and going to, you are likely
to learn a dierent way of approaching
education and research. As in my case,
you might also encounter new research
areas which might set you on a dierent
path altogether. And you will certainly
meet great friends and colleagues you
mat not have met otherwise.
>>
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Its no surprise that economics is one
of the worlds most popular graduate
degrees, writes Mansoor Iqbal
Economics
Answers to many research
questions in economics can
have a profound eect
O
ver the past couple of decades,
FAME subjects have established
themselves as the most popular choice
for graduate level students across the
world. In 2010, no less than 26% of
students attending QS World Grad
School Tour events intended to study
a subject that fell under this umbrella.
This gure rises as high as 31% in
some regions, indicating these are
disciplines with some appeal.
This has not always been the case in
fact, in the 1980s, such qualications
were much maligned. However, the
growth in importance of nancial
services towards the end of the
last century has meant this quartet
of lucrative disciplines - Finance,
Accountancy, Management and
Economics - is right at the centre of
things. And economics is now one of
the most sought after qualications at
Masters and PhD level in the world.
Wide ranging applications
The nancial strife of the past few
years has only served to shine a
spotlight on the subject. Economics
ideas garner a heck of a lot of
attention in the media and appear to
inuence political elections, reects
Professor Richard Tresch, director of
graduate studies at Boston Colleges
Department of Economics, US. More
importantly, answers to many research
questions in economics can have a
profound effect on the wellbeing of
millions of people, he adds.
Indeed, for those wanting a career
which concerns itself with public
policy, be it as part of a think tank,
in politics or a development agency,
knowledge of economics is key
hence the popularity of PPE (politics,
philosophy and economics) for those
looking to become the powerbrokers
of the future.
However, public policy is far
from being the only eld in
which economic wherewithal is
essential. Anyone working in retail,
manufacturing, nance or transport
would do well to get themselves some
training in economics. There will
always be a need for academics and
journalists specializing in the subject,
and consultancy also offers a plethora
of lucrative opportunities to the
ambitious economist.
At PhD level, Tresch estimates around
50% of economists remain within
academia, with the other half seeking
positions elsewhere. Both are active
markets for new PhDs. Non-academic
placements include government
agencies and private consulting rms,
principally management or economic
consulting rms, he says.
The sheer breadth of the potential
applications of economic knowledge is
reected in the vast range of programs
available at graduate level. Economic
history, policy, econometrics,
macroeconomics, nancial economics,
development economics and
industrial economics are just some of
the topics available. Many universities
allow students to pick from a range of
courses if you choose to do a taught
Masters. If you are unsure of what you
want to specialize in it might be worth
looking at one of these courses rather
than one with a tighter focus.
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Numbers game
According to Professor Tresch,
the main difference between
undergraduate and graduate level
economics is the level of mathematical
sophistication required. Very
little college-level mathematics is
required for undergrad, whereas
graduate economics looks like an
exercise in applied mathematics from
most peoples point of view. For
this reason, at Boston College, it is
recommended that those who want to
study at PhD level (they do not offer a
Masters degree) do at least a minor in
mathematics at undergraduate level.
Mathematical ability is more essential
in Treschs eyes than an undergraduate
qualifcation in economics itself. For
this reason, he accepts students from
an engineering background on to his
graduate program.
Apart from being able to think
mathematically, Tresch recommends
students who want to study
economics enjoy studying social issues
and are interested in research. Though
it may sound like a given, this second
point is important economics is a
discipline that suits the active rather
than passive learner.
Current events
The popularity of economics courses
means entry to a top university is
extremely competitive. You will
not only be competing with recent
graduates, but with those studying
economics later on in their careers.
However, the beneft of studying a
universally popular subject is that
you wont be limited when it comes
to choosing a location. A look at the
2011 QS World University Rankings:
Economics and Econometrics reveals
nearly 30 countries boast a ranked
university in this subject.
So whether your decision is based
on wanting to work and live in
a particular country, study in a
particular language or focus on a
geographical region, you certainly
wont want for options. As well as the
usual big name universities, many of
the heavyweight courses offered in
the economics feld are available at
business schools, which might be a
good option for economists looking to
enter the fnancial services industry.
Whatever you choose to specialize
in this is an exciting time to study
economics. The Western fnancial
crisis of the past few years has resulted
in the necessary reassessment of many
economic theories. What should
and will happen next will certainly
preoccupy many an economic mind
for the foreseeable future. Meanwhile,
the growing economies of Asia and
Latin America are also a key area of
interest and the potential shift in
power in the economic world will
certainly prove a fascinating topic
for economists of the future.
The growing economies of
Asia and Latin America are a
key area of interest
>>

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Few other subjects can boast the
reach and range of mathematics,
writes Mansoor Iqbal
Mathematics
Subject Guide

Love it or loathe it,
mathematics provides a lexicon
for many other disciplines
>>
M
athematics is one of those
subjects which tends to split
people right down the middle. On
one side are those whose passion
and, consequently, aptitude for the
subject seemingly knows no bounds
(to the layman at least); on the other
are those who have already stopped
reading this page.
Love it or loathe it, as a foundational
science, it provides a lexicon for
many other disciplines engineering,
computer science, and economics for
example as well as the principles on
which they are founded.
Mathematicians are, therefore, well
equipped to make the leap into any
number of disciplines. However,
for some, nothing can match the
intellectual purity of unadulterated
mathematics in any one of its myriad
forms. And they really are myriad
one of the key puzzles a budding
mathematician must solve is which
specialization to pursue at grad level.
An initial challenge
Dr Geordie Williamson, an advanced
researcher at the Max Planck Institute
for Mathematics, Germany advises
students to take their time in choosing
a specic focus. One should be very
wary of deciding a specialization as
an undergraduate, Dr Williamson
says. It is certainly true that different
people are suited to different types
of maths, but in general one has had
insufcient mathematical experience
as an undergraduate to really be able
to judge what one is good at.
Ideally as a graduate student, one
should be surrounded by people doing
lots of different mathematics, he says.
Your advisor should be comfortable
talking to you about many different
possible problems, from the very
concrete to the very abstract. This way,
in time, one can nd ones own path,
which is the most important thing.
If youre undecided on the wider
eld in which you want to specialize
(Dr Williamson advises against
basing your decision on a current
hot topic), many graduate courses
in mathematics will allow you to
carry on in the same fashion as your
undergraduate degree picking a
variety of modules as you go. As ever,
shop around for something which
suits the way you like to learn.
Ininitely more rewarding
Dr Williamson, himself a former
international student, says the biggest
difference between undergraduate and
graduate mathematics particularly
at PhD level is the independence.
This can be quite daunting initially.
I remember when I started my
PhD I felt like I was in a big empty
warehouse of time, and I didnt know
what to do with it all! This certainly
takes some getting used to.
He also points out, a lot of the time,
it can feel like youre not getting as
much out of it. As an undergraduate
our teachers try with varying degrees
of success to show us the beautiful
world of mathematics. We are being
spoon fed the highlights of hundreds
of years of research. Research is a very
different experience. Breakthroughs,
even small are innitely more
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MSc Applied Mathematics
Uppsala University, Sweden
Financial Manager (Stockholm)
After completing a BSc in Applied
Mathematics at Instituto Tecnolgico
Autnomo de Mxico, Guillermo Padres
Jorda, found the world of work wasnt
living up to his expectations.
The job I had was not challenging
enough, so I decided to pursue a
graduate level degree, he recalls.
I always enjoyed mathematics and was
pretty good at it, so I couldnt think of a
better subject for me to study.
A visit to Sweden left Guillermo
enamoured of the country. He chose to
study his MSc, focussing on Black-Scholes
Theory and partial dierential equations,
at Uppsala University as the course was
internationally competitive. Another
factor in his decision was the absence
of tuition fees (although since then they
have been introduced for international
students). Savings and a loan from the
Mexican Central Bank provided the
money for his day to day life.

Sweden has become more than just a
study destination for Guillermo who has
chosen to remain in the country and
work in Stockholms inancial sector. I am
practically settled here, he declares.
International experience
Unlike many mathematicians who are
keen to stay in academia, Guillermo
wanted to work in the inancial sector.
This is relected in his choice of degree,
perhaps one of the most itting options
for mathematicians looking to utilize
their expertise in real world situations.
Masters level study helped me become
more patient with problem
understanding and solving, he says. You
learn to think in a more thorough way.
Studying abroad also helped him enter
and succeed within his chosen profession.
Graduate school by itself didnt
necessarily prepare me for my current
position; it was the combination of the
international experience and graduate
school that helped me identify, within my
home country and Sweden, a business
model that we are currently investigating
to implement. Guillermo says he is
enjoying his work and is looking forward
to new enterprises, ideas and projects.
Added value
Guillermos assertions help us to
remember it is possible to focus too
much on the content of the program,
and the speciic university at the expense
of remembering the other advantages
oered by international study. I think the
international experience is a great thing
and will give you a lot of added value
in your life, as well as the curriculum of
studying a graduate program.
He would deinitely encourage others to
study a graduate degree abroad, and who
knows, like him, you may end up inding a
new job, and a new home.
International experience will
serve as a massive advantage
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rewarding, but take much more
time to reach. The hours and hours
of understanding nothing can be
very intimidating.
Inside and outside academia
As a subject which tends to attract
scholars with a real zeal for learning,
a career in research is the ultimate
goal for many a mathematician. Dr
Williamson, however, warns this
is no cakewalk. One shouldnt
underestimate how difcult it is to
pursue a career in research. This is
particularly so if one has a xed idea
of where one wants to end up.
Uncertainty, he warns, comes with the
territory: I think the only real way to
overcome this is to have a real passion
and enjoyment for the subject. If one
has this one can put up with almost
anything. If not, it can be difcult.
International experience, he goes on,
will serve as a massive advantage,
particularly for those who are not
from countries with strong academic
traditions in mathematics. It is
extremely important to leave your
country of origin if you wish to
enter the world of research. Hiring
committees often put considerable
emphasis on the network the
candidate belongs to.
There are many other careers open
to mathematicians. Most of Dr
Williamsons peers from his time at
Albert-Ludwigs-Universitt Freiburg
in Germany work outside of research,
primarily in nance or information
technology in which
mathematical
expertise is a
massive advantage.
Many maths
courses nancial
mathematics for
example are aimed
specically at training
mathematicians to
work in specic elds.
This is perhaps a good point on
which to conclude. The benet of
studying mathematics, though it may
sometimes seem to be rather abstract
and academic, is that it underpins
many of the worlds biggest industries.
To have studied mathematics, is to
give yourself signicant advantage
in the professional world.
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Media and
communication studies
These globally relevant subjects, which are growing in importance,
are some of the most exciting out there, writes Mansoor Iqbal
These subjects afect the lives
of much of the population
global phenomena, ones which
affect the lives and livelihoods of vast
swathes of the worlds population.
Studying them whether from a
practical viewpoint in order to gain
the skills to participate in the industry,
or from a social viewpoint in order
to understand their signifcance is,
therefore, essential.
A multidisciplinary approach
Professor Marita Sturken, chair of the
Department of Media, Culture, and
Communication at NYU, describes
media studies as: The analysis of
media in all potential forms, from the
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W
hen it comes to media and
communications, we live in a
very exciting age. Traditional media,
such as flm, television and radio, are
still hugely signifcant, but very few
go without a mobile phone, and the
dawning of the internet age has really
changed the paradigm. A decade ago
most online households were still
using dial-up modems; go back a
further ten years and the internet was
unheard of!
In this short space of time, media
and communications have become
seriously big business. Think of the
companies and brands whose names
have dominated the past ten years
or so Facebook, YouTube, Google,
Twitter, Apple, Nokia and youll
notice they all ft under the umbrella
of media and communications.
Any claim, therefore, in the
modern world that media and
communications studies are soft
subjects is rendered null and void.
These are real and greatly salient
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MSc Media and Communications
London School of Economics, UK
Multimedia Producer, BBC Russian Service
For Nikolay Voronin, when it came to
choosing a country in which to study
his Masters degree in media and
communications, there was no room for
negotiation. I wanted to move to the UK
(from Russia), and so didnt even look
for other options in terms of countries.
British education is highly ranked all
over the world and British media are also
considered very inluential and have a
long history to learn from. I applied for
a place at four institutions LSE, City
University, the University of Westminster
and Goldsmiths College and got
invitations from all of them. I chose LSE
because it is the most highly regarded of
these, he says.
Not being from the European Union,
Nikolay was subject to the higher fees
charged to international students in the
UK (EU based students pay the same as
local students). However, he managed to
get a scholarship from the International
Ford Foundation an organization whose
goal is to increase access to education for
those who might struggle to fund it.
Meeting expectations
After completing his degree, he landed
a position with the BBCs Russian
Service. where he works as a multimedia
producer. This, he says, was exactly the
kind of thing he was interested in doing
before he commenced his studies. Is it
living up to his expectations? His reply is
an emphatic yes.
It is not surprising, therefore, to ind he
would certainly recommend studying
abroad to others. If youre hesitating,
dont. Go on and try it, youve got nothing
to lose, and a whole lot to gain!
Finally, what does he think he got out
of his Masters degree? My theoretical
knowledge improved dramatically.
Although it didnt directly prepare me
for my current position, it gave me
comprehensive understanding of the
industry and of how it works.
Certainly not something to be snied at!
medium of paper and writing
to visual media and sound/
audio media, photographic,
electronic, and digital media.
As an academic discipline it is
interdisciplinary, encompassing
study of the news media, media
industries, visual and sound
studies, technology studies, art
media, media history, global media,
and the politics of media.
Were talking about a very wide
subject area here, and this only really
considers the social science side of the
analysis/practical spectrum inherent
in the elds which we dene as media
and communications studies. At
graduate level, this means media and
communications studies departments
will offer courses and specializations as
diverse as creative writing, advertising,
desktop publishing, marketing,
cultural policy, lm studies, print and
electronic journalism, public relations,
and, of course, the now ubiquitous
social media.
Analysis and training
The range of careers into which you
might move after studying one of
these disciplines is as wide as the
subjects themselves. With media
and communications permeating
all of our existences more and more,
those with analytical skills will have
as much of a role to play as those
with vocational ones. That said, it
must be acknowledged these are very
competitive elds at the best of times.
Breaking into them at a time when
employment levels are not at their
strongest, will necessitate high levels
of drive and commitment. Having a
Masters degree will certainly help.
Globally relevant
Professor William McDonald,
cinematography professor and chair
of the Graduate Council at UCLA,
US says: Film, television and digital
media are probably THE globally
relevant subjects in todays world. As
such, your degree will be advantageous
to you nearly anywhere.
Where you want to work is certainly
something you should take into
consideration when choosing
somewhere to study. These degrees,
it has been noted, are particularly
popular in Anglophone countries.
In the 2011 QS World University
Rankings faculty rankings,
universities in the US, the UK,
Australia and Canada dominate the
upper echelons of the social science
and arts and humanities rankings.
But there is no shortage of quality
provision elsewhere, and as media
and communications become more
and more signicant, it seems likely
that universities across the globe will
increasingly turn their attention to
these dynamic and exciting subject
areas, providing you more choice.
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158. Belgium
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167. Hong Kong
168. Italy
170. Netherlands
171. New Zealand
172. Switzerland
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Australian National
University
Main claims to international academic or
non-academic excellence
The Australian National University is one of the
worlds most highly-respected universities. It
has been consistently ranked number one in
Australia by QS World University Rankings.
Institutions main international
achievements in innovation
The Australian National Universitys reputation
for distinctive research is widely recognised, and
its teaching programs are among the nations
best. A culture of discovery and inquiry informs
all aspects of research and education
Total number of students - 16,926
Percentage of postgraduate students - 40%
Percentage of international postgraduate
students out of total number of international
students - 50%
Range of tuition fees
Main range: AUD $23,568 AUD $30,096 (2012)
Language entry requirements
IELTS 6.5, minimum 6.0 in each band; TOEFL 90,
minimum 20 in each band
Accommodation facilities - Graduate
students live mostly in the UniLodge facilities.
Price range of accommodation - 21) AUD
$203 AUD $232 per week (indicative only)
Main subject areas
Anthropology, Biological Sciences, Business/
Management, Computing/Information
Technology, Design, Earth Sciences,
Economics, Electronic/Electrical Engineering,
Environmental Studies, Ethnicity, Gender
and Diversity, Finance/Accounting, General
Engineering/Other Engineering, Geography,
Health/Para-medical Studies, History/
Archaeology, Humanities, International
Relations/Studies/Afairs, Languages, Law/Legal
Studies, Literature, Manufacturing/Production
Engineering, Marketing, Mathematics,
Mechanical Engineering, Medicine/Medical
Sciences, Philosophy, Physical Sciences, Politics,
Psychology, Public Policy, Sociology/Social
Studies, Zoology
Profle
Australian National University
Division of International Operations and
Student Recruitment
Canberra, ACT, 0200
Tel: +61 2 6125 5594
Fax: +61 2 6125 0751
Email: admiss.enq@anu.edu.au
Web: www.anu.edu.au/graduate
Contact
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he Australian National University is one
of the worlds most highly-respected
universities. It has been consistently ranked
number one in Australia by QS World
University Rankings.
The University is located in the heart of
Canberra, the political and administrative
centre of Australia. Unique among world
capitals, Canberra is a small, vibrant city
nestled amongst some of the countrys most
beautiful natural environments.
ANU has international links with leading
universities in the US, UK, Europe and
Asia. As the only Australian member of
the International Alliance of Research
Universities (IARU), ANU students and
staff have numerous opportunities for
collaboration and exchange that contribute
to the Universitys rich intellectual climate.
ANU continues to attract some of the
best students and staff from Australia
and around the world. Its reputation for
distinctive research is widely recognised,
and its teaching programs are among the
nations best. A culture of discovery and
inquiry informs all aspects of research
and education, including the Universitys
connections with the worlds top institutions.
Programs
A wide range of undergraduate, graduate
coursework and graduate research programs are
ofered through the Universitys seven colleges:
ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences; ANU
College of Asia and the Pacific; ANU College
of Business and Economics; ANU College of
Engineering and Computer Science; ANU College
of Law; ANU College of Medicine, Biology and
Environment; ANU College of Physical and
Mathematical Sciences.
For an extensive list of ANU programs, please see
www.anu.edu.au/studyat.

Student Services and Facilities
ANU ofers a dynamic academic and social life.
Some of the student support services include:
An award-winning Academic Skills and Learning
Centre; Careers Centre; Multi-faith Chaplaincy;
Child Care; Counselling Centre; Disability
Support Centre; Graduate Information; Literacy
Program; Health Services; International Ofice;
Muslim Students Centre; Postgraduate and
Research Students Association (PARSA); Student
Information and Guidance Network (SIGN).
Special services for international students include
airport pick-up, welcome functions and a going-
home program. The University also supports
a network of over 100 clubs and societies on
campus.
Modes of study - Full-time
Levels of study and research
Masters, Doctorate, Graduate Certificates,
Graduate Diplomas
Language tuition facilities
ANU College English for Academic Purposes,
Access English and Access Preparation: www.
anucollege.edu.au
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Monash University
Main claims to international academic
or non-academic excellence
Total Research income 2011- 264 Million
NY Times ranking with 200 CEOs rated
Monash in the top 50 of world universities
from which to hire graduates
Presence in 4 continents.
2 International campuses in Malaysia and
South Africa, a
Study Centre in Prato Italy,
Research Academy in Mumbai with IIT
Bombay
Graduate School in Suzhou, China
Total number of students
62550
Percentage of graduate students
20%
Percentage of international (post)
graduate students as a proportion of total
number of international students - 30%
Range of tuition
AUD 20,000-35,000
TOEFL, IELTS and Pearson Testing
Monash University English Language Centre

Accommodation facilities
A range of on-campus and of-campus
accommodation options
Price range of accommodation
AUD 200- AUD 275 per week
Modes of study
Full-time, Part-time, Distance Learning.
Locally Taught, Joint Degrees
Profle
International Recruitment Services
871, Dandenong Road, Caulfield East,
VIC- 3145
Australia
Tel: +61 399034788
Fax: +61 399034778
Email: study@monash.edu
Web: www.monash.edu
Contact
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onash University is the youngest
member of the Group of Eight, the
coalition of Australias most prestigious
research-intensive universities. The
universitys youthfulness shows through
in the way it approaches education and
research. It isnt wedded to convention,
which means students are ofered a first-
class education while being encouraged to
become agents of change.
Indeed, the concept of transformation lies at the
heart of the Monash philosophy. For students,
researchers and staf, that philosophy is not
only about transforming their own lives but also
making a diference to the lives of others.
With more than 250,000 graduates across the
world, campuses in Malaysia and South Africa,
an education and research centre in Italy and
a joint-research academy in India, Monash is a
global university with the ambition and ability to
address momentous global challenges.
Monash researchers have been leaders in areas
like IVF and reproduction, road safety, malaria
and influenza treatment, and stem cells for
many years, and in some cases, decades.
In the last twenty years alone, Monash
researchers have:
Designed and synthesised a drug which
would be released as the breakthough anti-flu
pharmaceutical product, Relenza in 1999.
Developed a single, oral-dose cure for malaria,
efective in laboratory conditions (2004).
Today, the new drug is in the second phase
of clinical trials on humans and promises to
be cheap, easy to manufacture and quick to
administer.
Worked out how to deactivate the digestive
enzyme in our bodies used by the malarial
parasite to sustain itself (2009). This discovery
is also being used to develop drugs to treat
malaria.
Discovered a potential new treatment for
breast cancer (2010). Over four years, their
research team analysed more than 400
human breast cancer tissue samples. They
found that more aggressive breast tumours
were less likely to be accompanied by the
presence of a protein known as INPP4B. They
then created an antibody to INPP4B, which
easily detects the protein in biopsies.
Demonstrated that nerve stem cells could be
derived from human embryonic stem cells in
the laboratory (2000). They later showed that,
outside of the laboratory, human embryonic
stem cells could develop into nerve cells,
raising the revolutionary prospect of treating a
range of diseases from Parkinsons through to
Alzheimers and diabetes.
It is the universitys role to tackle the big
questions and meet the challenges the future
holds. Above all, the university will achieve this
through education and investigation, which
is why Monash has an ambition to become
one of the worlds top research and teaching
institutions. The universitys people are its most
valued asset. Monash academics are among
the very best in the world, its professional
staf are revolutionising the way the university
operates as an organisation and the success of
its students continues to be limited only by the
extent of their own imaginations.
The Monash global footprint is the broadest
of any Australian university and the university
will continue to engage with the world on
all fronts, including research, teaching and
collaborative partnerships. The university seeks
to be more than an agent of community action
and development, however - Monash wants to
embed itself in the communities that it serves.
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e University of
Adelaide
The University is associated with 5 Nobel
Prize winners and is a member of the Group
of Eight, Australias leading research-
intensive universities.
Total number of students 26,000
Percentage of postgraduate students
28%
Percentage of international
postgraduate students out of total
Postgraduate: AUD$25,500 AUD$45,250
IELTS 6.07.0; TOEFL IBT 6079 minimum
band scores apply
The University has an English Language
Centre.
University apartments, residential college,
private rental.
AUD$100 AUD$268 per week, depending
on type
Modes of study
Full-time
Masters; Doctorates; Graduate Certiicates;
Graduate Diplomas.
Main subject areas
Business/Management; Finance/Accounting;
Engineering; Computing/Information
Technology; International Studies; Law;
Marketing; Economics; Agriculture.
Prole
Mrs Manisha Aggarwal,
The University of Adelaide
Adelaide, Australia
Tel: +91 9910 333 998
Fax: +91 11 4051 3634
Email: manisha.aggarwal@adelaide.edu.au
Web: http://www.adelaide.edu.au/study/
international/
Contact
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stablished in 1874, the University of Adelaide
is Australias third-oldest university. The
University is associated with ive Nobel Prize
winners (2 in Physics, 2 in Medicine and 1 in
Literature), has produced over 100 Rhodes
scholars and 120 Fulbright scholars, and is
a member of the Group of Eight, Australias
leading research-intensive universities.
With 26,000 students (6,500 are international
students, from over 90 countries) and over
3000 sta, the University is small enough to
provide personal interaction with teaching
sta, yet large enough to oer a broad range
of courses and student support services.
The institution has also received numerous
learning and teaching awards in recent years in
recognition of the quality of its academic sta.
The University of Adelaide has developed
a reputation for excellence in teaching and
research, with major strengths in agriculture,
wine and food, biological sciences, physical
sciences, health sciences, information
technology and telecommunications,
environmental sciences and social sciences.
The University is one of Australias strongest
research universities, attracting one of the
highest levels of per capita research funding,
and welcomes applications from qualiied
candidates to undertake postgraduate research
degrees (Masters or PhDs) in a wide range
of areas. The University Adelaide recently
established six world-leading research institutes
in reproductive health and stem cell research;
environmental science and management;
mineral and energy resources; plant and
animal science; cancer research; and photonics
and advanced sensing. The University is
also involved in a number of cooperative
research centres which link key industries with
government and higher education research
institutions.
Fields of Study
The University also oers a large number of
postgraduate coursework programs (Masters,
Graduate Diploma and Graduate Certiicate).
Fields of study include: agricultural business;
architecture; biotechnology (plant and
biomedical); business and inance (including
the MBA); computer science; economics;
education; engineering; international studies; law;
mathematics; sustainability; wine business and
wine science.
Campuses and Faculties
The North Terrace campus is located in
Adelaides CBD, with parklands and Lake Torrens
on its northern side. The University makes
the most of its proximity to other cultural and
educational facilities and has strong relationships
with the Art Gallery of South Australia, the South
Australian Museum, and the Royal Adelaide
Hospital. The University has two further
campuses dedicated to the study of agricultural
and natural resource sciences. The Roseworthy
campus, on 1,600 hectares of farmland north
of Adelaide, is a centre of excellence in dryland
agriculture and animal production and is home
to the new School of Veterinary Sciences. The
Waite campus is the largest agricultural research
complex in the southern hemisphere, just seven
kilometres from the CBD. A fourth campus, the
Thebarton campus, is the Universitys research
park, home to commercial and research groups,
the highest concentration of biotechnology
enterprises in Australia and over 20 University
spin-o companies.
CRICOS Provider Number 00123M
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University of
Melbourne
No. 1 in Australia* and No. 37 in the world
overall, No. 4 in the world for graduate
employability#. *ARWU 2011 THE 2011-2012.
#QS 2011.
Over 49,000
Approx 23%
Percentage of international graduate
students
Approx 21%
Calculate tuition fees at www.futurestudents.
unimelb.edu.au/admissions/fees
Accommodation
See www.services.unimelb.edu.au/housing
Language admission requirements:
See www.futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/
admissions/entry-requirements/language

Visit the Hawthorn Melbourne website:
www.hawthornenglish.com
Modes of study:
Full-time Distance Learning
Part-time Locally Taught
Masters, Doctorates, Graduate Certificates,
Graduate Diplomas, Research studentships,
Advanced professional qualifications
Main subjects:
Over 100 areas of study available
Profle
Information Centre
Swanston Street, Parkville Campus
3010, Australia
Tel: +61 3 9035 5511
Email: 13MELB@unimelb.edu.au
Web: www.unimelb.edu.au
Contact
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he University of Melbourne is a leading
international university with over 150 years
experience in teaching and research.
The University is the highest-ranked university
in Australia and ranked number 37 in the
world*. Our reputation is based on our excellent
teaching and research staf, and generations of
outstanding graduates.
The large campus in Parkville is conveniently
located close to the central business district of
Melbourne. Visitors are welcome at any time.
Studying at Melbourne means you will join
the best and brightest students from over 130
countries in a safe, friendly and vibrant campus
environment.
Melbourne graduates are prominent in political,
cultural, academic and business arenas
throughout the world. We are rated in the top
10 in the world for graduate employability
(QS World University Rankings, 2011).
A degree from Melbourne opens up
educational and professional opportunities
for you within Australia and around the world.
High-profile employers and international
organisations actively
recruit our graduates, who stand out with their
problem-solving skills, capacity for independent
critical thought and leadership potential.
Our Careers and Employment Service assists
students to link with potential employers.
Our alumni network, with more than 210,000
members in over 100 countries, gives
graduates an opportunity to share experiences
and establish networks to support their career
development, no matter where they are living.
Undergraduate study
Melbourne degrees ofer a broad range of
options which allow you to specialise through
your choice of major studies and broaden your
knowledge and understanding of other related
disciplines. Study areas include:
Biomedicine
Humanities and Social Sciences, including
Communication and Media Studies
Economics and Commerce
Science
Music and Fine Arts
Environments including architecture and
engineering
Graduate education
Transform the basics of your undergraduate
study into your foundation for a professional
career through gaining a professional or
research qualification Masters and Doctorates
- from one of our Graduate Schools:
Graduate School of Business & Economics
Graduate School of Humanities & Social
Sciences
Melbourne Business School
Melbourne Dental School
Melbourne Graduate School of Education
Melbourne Graduate School of Science
Melbourne Law School
Melbourne Medical School
Melbourne School of Design
Melbourne School of Engineering
Melbourne School of Health Sciences
Melbourne School of Information
Melbourne School of Land & Environment
Melbourne School of Population Health
Melbourne School of Veterinary Science
Faculty of the VCA and Melbourne
CRICOS Provider Code: 00116K
*Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2011 - 2012
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University of
Queensland
Institutions main claims to
international academic or non-
academic excellence
The University of Queensland is ranked
among the top 100 universities in the world
by three major world university ranking
systems The QS World University Ranking
System, The Times Higher Education
Ranking System and The Shanghai Jiao Tong
Academic Rankings of World Universities.
Our innovations with a global impact include
the creation of a cervical cancer vaccine,
protection of the worlds food supply, and
the installation of the largest photovoltaic
solar panel in the southern hemisphere.
Total number of international students
45,548
Percentage of international students
25%
27%
Tuition fees can be found here:
www.uq.edu.au/study/fees
English language entry requirements
can be found here: http://www.uq.edu.au/
international/english-language-requirements
Language tuition facilities:
Institute of Continuing and TESOL Education
www.icte.uq.edu.au
UQ CRICOS Provider Number 00025B
ICTE-UQ CRICOS Provider Number 00091C
Profle
UQ International
The University of Queensland
Brisbane, Queensland
4072, Australia
Tel: +61 3 8676 7004 (outside AUS) ,
1800 671 980 (within AUS)
Fax: +61 3365 1794
Email: study@uq.edu.au
Web: www.uq.edu.au/international
Contact
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t The University of Queensland, we are
committed to giving our students, staf
and alumni every possible advantage in learning,
and in life.
To help the UQ community succeed, we ofer
world-class learning environments. Our staf
share a passion for excellence in education, which
has led to them receiving more national teaching
awards than any other Australian university. The
research that is being undertaken across our
many state-of-the-art facilities is answering some
of the toughest questions facing humanity.
There is also the benefit of being connected to
industry leaders through our global, national and
local partnerships.
Imagine the diference having access to all of this
could make to you!

Learning
At UQ you can take advantage of some of
the most flexible study options available with
many programs ofering mid-year intake.
Students can choose from over 375 programs,
at undergraduate, postgraduate and research
higher degree levels, in diverse areas across six
faculties. Many UQ programs are accredited by
industry organisations.
Discovery
The University has eight world class research
institutes, and researchers whose innovations
are having a global impact. As a UQ student you
have the opportunity to be taught by and work
alongside these researchers.
http://www.uq.edu.au/departments
Engagement
UQ students can engage with the national and
international community through worldwide
internship opportunities in diverse program
areas, field trips with destinations ranging from
tropical Heron Island in North Queensland to
Hong Kong, student exchanges, and study
abroad opportunities. Since 2006 over 2500 UQ
students have spent a semester abroad with one
of our partner institutions.
Its a thorough approach, which gives UQ students
the solid practical and theoretical grounding
they need for their career. And its why in the 2011
Employer Review of the QS Rankings of World
Universities UQ was ranked 51st in the world for
graduate employability.
Student services
The University of Queensland aims to help
international students settle in to Australia as
easily as possible so that they can enjoy the best
possible study experience:
newstudentsaremetattheairport,andUQ
Accommodation services can help organise
somewhere for you to live
www.uq.edu.au/accommodation
UQarrangescomprehensiveorientation
programs where students can find out about
Australia and the education system
UQhelpswithstudytechniquesandEnglish
language learning
UQofersarangeofothersupport,including
computer assistance, career advice and
health services.
To enquire about study options at UQ go to
www.uq.edu.au/international/enquire-online.
Find UQ on Facebook: www.facebook.com/
uq.internationalstudents
www.uq.edu.au/international
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University of Sydney
We aim to create and sustain a university
in which the brightest researchers and the
most promising students can thrive and
realise their full potential.
The University of Sydney is ranked in the top
100 universities in the world and amongst
the top four in Australia
49,020 (as at 2011)
A$28,000 to A$60,000
TOEFL, IELTS, Pearson Test of English (PTE),
Cambridge English Advanced
The Centre for English Teaching (www.
sydney.edu.au/cet/)
On campus or of, share accommodation or
on your own, in a flat or house.
A$100 to A$350+ per week
Modes of study
Full-time, Locally Taught
Graduate Diplomas
Profle
International Student Ofiice
Level 4, Jane Foss Russell Building (G02)
The University of Sydney
NSW 2006, AUSTRALIA
Tel: +61 2 8627 8300
Fax: +61 2 8627 8387
Email: io.info@sydney.edu.au
Web: www.sydney.edu.au
Contact
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he University of Sydney is one of Australias
largest and most prestigious universities.
Established in 1850, it is Australias first university,
and a member of the Group of Eight, Australias
premier research intensive universities. It is
ranked in the top 100 universities in the world
and amongst the top four in Australia. Our current
enrolment of approximately 50,000 students
(including almost 11,000 international students
representing 141 nationalities), enjoy an academic
experience of the highest quality.

We are located in Sydney, Australias most
dynamic, exciting and culturally diverse city.
Heritage-listed, sandstone buildings stand side by
side with ultramodern sophisticated ones on our
main campus, which is surrounded by green park
lands. We are also conveniently situated within
close proximity to the citys Central Business
District and also to Sydneys world-renowned,
stunning ocean beaches.
We ofer the most comprehensive range of
degrees, majors and individual subject choices of
any university in Australia, taught in 16 Faculties
across eight campuses. Areas of study include
Agriculture and Environment, Architecture,
Design and Planning, Arts, Social Sciences,
Dentistry, Economics, Business, Education, Social
Work, Engineering, Information Technologies,
Health Sciences, Law, Medicine, Music, Nursing,
Pharmacy, Science, Veterinary Science and Visual
Arts.
Our academic and teaching resources include
Australias largest university library, and state-
of-the-art technical, computing and research
facilities. We ofer the widest range of research
programs in Australia and are one of the top
recipients of Australian government research
funding. Our alumni include many high profile
graduates placed in prominent and influential
positions in both the public and private sectors
across the world.
Our faculty is a mix of local and internationally
recruited academics with extensive teaching,
business and industry expertise. They bring
years of knowledge gained from research
in their respective fields into the classroom,
providing students with a stimulating academic
environment. We have an exceptional staf/
student ratio with smaller, more personal classes,
allowing our lecturers to cater to the students
individual needs. The extracurricular sporting
and recreational amenities, clubs and societies
available to our students are second to none. Our
student support services have been rated as the
best at any Australian university.

Since its inception, The University of Sydney has
built an enviable reputation for quality, credibility
and integrity, and is held in high esteem by its
students, staf, alumni, business, industry and
government. We are committed to maximising
the potential of everyone in the global community
we serve, seeking to develop curious minds
that embrace challenge and change. We help
seek knowledge, reveal new perspectives and
devise solutions. Over the past 160 years, we
have maintained a long and proud tradition of
excellence in education, and are relentless in our
eforts to provide a fertile environment where the
brightest minds flourish.
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Te University of
Western Australia
UWA has an international reputation for
Excellence and has been rated one of the
best universities in Australia. UWA is one of
Australias leading research universities and
is the only Western Australian institution to
be a member of the prestigious Group of
Eight research universities
22.5%
AUD $25,000 - 60,000
Minimum IELTS 6.5 overall and 6.0 in each band
AUD$12,451 - $15,288 Per Annum
Main subject areas
Agriculture, Anatomical Sciences, Animal
Science, Anthropology, Architecture, Biological
Sciences, Business Administration, Business
Information Management, Clinical Audiology,
Dentistry, Earth Sciences, Economics,
Education, Engineering, Environmental
Science, Exercise Science, Forensic Science,
Food Science, Genetics, Geography, History/
Archaeology, Human Biology, Human
Resource Management, Hydrogeology,
Infectious Diseases, International Journalism,
International Relations, Languages, Law,
Marine Science, Marketing, Mathematics,
Medicine, Natural Resource Management,
Nursing Science, Pharmacy, Physics, Plant
Science, Podiatric Medicine, Political Science,
Professional Accounting, Public Health,
Psychology, Sport Science
Profle
The University of Western Australia
International Centre M355
35 Stirling Highway
Crawley, Perth, 6009
Tel: (61 8) 6488 3939
Fax: (61 8) 6488 8510
Web: www.ask.uwa.edu.au
www.international.uwa.edu.au
CRICOS Provider Code: 00126G
Contact
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he University of Western Australia (UWA) is
one of Australias leading universities and
has an international reputation for excellence
in teaching, learning and research. A dynamic
and progressive university, UWA is a member
of the prestigious Group of Eight partnership of
leading research-intensive Australian universities.
UWA was Western Australias first university and
the first free University in the British Empire,
enrolling its first students in 1913. It now has
almost 24,000 students enrolled across nine
faculties.
The University of Western Australia has
introduced a new streamlined and flexible
curriculum, preparing graduates for the
challenges of a changing world. The model
of broad undergraduate studies followed by
a postgraduate professional qualification is
designed to produce well-rounded graduates, as
well as provide additional entry opportunities for
a wider range of students.
UWA graduates have communication and
critical thinking skills at the highest international
standards, and a broad, global perspective all
of which are vital in order to excel in a range of
professions.
The Universitys longer-term aim is to be
counted among the top 50 universities in the
world by 2050, continuing to play a vital role in
scholarship and discovery of global significance.
Currently ranked at 110th in the world on the
Shanghai Jiao-Tong University Academic
Ranking of World Universities (ARWU), UWA is
also ranked 33rd in the world (and the highest in
Australia) in Life and Agricultural Sciences.
UWA is one of only two Australian universities to
belong to the Worldwide Universities Network, a
partnership of 18 research-led universities from
Europe, North America, North Asia and Australia.
The University is also a member of the Matariki
Network of Universities, which pride themselves
on the quality of the student experience.
In 2011, The Good Universities Guide gave UWA
five-star ratings for graduate starting salaries,
positive graduate outcomes, staf qualifications,
student/staf ratio, research intensity, research
grants and student demand, putting it equal first
in Australia on these measures.
With an international reputation for excellence
and enterprise, UWAs strong research culture
sees it attract high levels of competitive research
funding and outstanding staf. High quality
teaching and research ensure UWA remains the
university of preference for Western Australias
highest achieving school leavers, as well as
attracting high-calibre undergraduate and
postgraduate students from around the nation
and overseas. The Universitys outstanding
teaching staf provide a learning environment
that stimulates creativity and innovation.
Situated on the Swan River five kilometres from
the centre of Perth, UWA is widely acclaimed for
its national-heritage listed grounds. The campus
is renowned for its vibrant social, cultural and
sporting life as well as its environmental beauty.
Modes of study
Full time, locally taught
Masters, Doctorate, Graduate Certificates and
Graduate Diplomas
English Language courses are available at the
Centre for English Language Teaching
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WU (Vienna University of
Economics and Business)
Profle
WU (Vienna University of
Economics & Business)
Augasse 2-6,
1090 Vienna, Austria
Tel +43 (0)1 31336-0
Fax +43 (0)1 31336-740
Email admission@wu.ac.at
Website www.wu.ac.at
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U was founded in 1898 as the Imperial
Export Academy and is now the largest
business university in the European Union.
Austrias number one business school is
EQUIS and AMBA accredited. Founded in 1898
as the Imperial Export Academy, WU is now
the largest business university in the European
Union. WU is also Austrias top business
school and EQUIS and AMBA accredited.
Students benefit from the wide range of
academic programs at the bachelors, masters
and Doctoral/PhD levels. WUs research
competencies are bundled in 11 Departments
and 16 interdisciplinary Research Institutes.
International ratings such as the Financial
Times ranking reflect WUs good standing in
the global academic community. Each year
WUs degree programs rank among those
ofered by top universities.
International orientation
WUs English-taught and internationally-
oriented programs are attracting a constantly
increasing number of international students.
Currently around 26% of WUs students come
from outside of Austria, from close to 110
nations. Over 220 partner universities around
the world, about 1000 exchange students per
year, and 11 international summer programs
demonstrate WUs position as a truly
international university.
English-taught graduate programs
MSc Information Systems
MSc International Management/ CEMS
MSc Marketing
MSc Quantitative Finance
MSc Socio-Ecological Economics & Policy
MSc Strategy, Innovation, and
Management Control
MSc Supply Chain Management
PhD Finance
PhD International Business Taxation
German-taught graduate programs
MSc Business Education
MSc Business Law
MSc Economics
MSc Finance & Accounting
MSc Management
MSc Socioeconomics
MSc Taxation & Accounting
Doctoral Program in Business Law
Doctoral Program in Social &
Economic Sciences (English track available)
The new WU Campus
WUs new campus will be a unique and
innovative university complex. Some 100,000m
in size, it will ofer students and faculty ideal
conditions for research, learning, and teaching.
The new campus is easily accessible by public
transportation and located next to the Prater
recreational area. The new WU opens in the fall
of 2013.
Business hub
Located in the heart of Europe, Vienna acts as
a hub between East and West. It is host to one
of the three permanent UN headquarters, and
home to afiliated bodies such as UNIDO and
the IAEA, as well as the permanent headquarters
of OPEC and OSCE. Numerous multinational
companies like Alcatel-Lucent, Coca Cola,
Henkel, Beiersdorf and Siemens have their CEE
headquarters in Vienna. WUs large network of
corporate partners supports the WU ZBP Career
Center as Europes leading recruiting service
provider and adds to the Universitys
competitive advantage.
WU is EQUIS and AMBA accredited
and well-rated in Financial Times and
Handelsblatt rankings. WU Executive
Academys MBA ranked number 1 in a recent
Industriemagazin survey
Approx. 25,700 (12% graduate-level)
Approx. 6,700 (26% of total)
Tuition fee
Standard tuition: 363 per semester
Suficient level of English (e.g. TOEFL
600/250/100, IELTS 7.0, CAE)
Free access to the Language Resource Center
WU has no student housing, however
accommodations can be found through
OeAD housing service
250 400 per month
Modes of study
Full-time
MSc, Doctoral/PhD, MBA and Executive MBA
Main subject areas
Business, Employment & Social Security Law;
Economics; Finance, Accounting & Statistics;
Foreign Language Business Communication;
Global Business & Trade; Information
Systems & Operations; Management;
Marketing; Public Law & Tax Law;
Socioeconomics; Strategic Management &
Innovation
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Antwerp
Management School
Antwerp Management School is AACSB and
NVAO accredited and well-rated in Financial
Times. Consistently ranked by the Financial
Times in the top-40 Masters in Management
since 2007.
Total no of students in advertising
institution
Approximately 180 master students
as a proportion of total number of
students - 70%
Range of tuition fees - 9.800
Suficient level of English: TOEFL
580/220/90 or IELTS 6.5 and interview via
Skype
Price of accommodation - 400
Language admission requirements
Suficient level of English: TOEFL
580/220/90 or IELTS 6.5 and interview
Accommodation facilities for (post)
graduate students
Our housing service will assist all students in
finding accommodation
400 per month
Modes of study - Full-time
Main subject Areas
Business/Management, Economics,
Finance/Accounting, Logistics/
Supply Chain Management, Human
Resource Management, Innovation &
entrepreneurship
Profle
Bieke Janssens
International Student Recruitment
Sint-Jacobsmarkt 9-13
2000 Antwerp
Belgium
Tel: +32 3 265 40 11
Email: bieke.janssens@ams.ac.be
Web: www.antwerpmanagementschool.be
Contact
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ntwerp Management School (1959) is the
autonomous management school of the
University of Antwerp. Located next to the capital
of Europe - Brussels, international influences
(politics, trade, economics, culture, ) are
important topics in all courses.
International Mission
Antwerp Management School has carved out
an important place for itself on the international
stage, with a campus in the Russian capital,
Moscow. It has a partnership with Fordham
Graduate School of Business in New York
and Xavier Institute of Management in
Bhubaneswar, India for a 3Continent Master in
Global Management to subscribe its mission
of international thinking and acting. For many
years, the Euro-China Center of the Antwerp
Management School has been a privileged
partner of Chinese companies and government
institutions for training and education of
managers and students.
Antwerp Management School prepares future
managers and leaders for key roles in the global
business community and passionately promotes
entrepreneurship, leadership and professionalism.
International programs
3Continent Master of Global Management
(Locations: Europe, India & USA)
Master of China Europe Business Studies
(Locations: Europe & Shanghai)
Master of Global Supply Chain Management
Master of Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Master of Finance
Master of Global Management
The 3Continent Master of Global Management is
a program for top talented and eager university
students from all over the world. It ofers a mix
of top notch academic management courses
and practical group work in the context of
business cultures across 3 continents: Europe,
The Americas, and Asia. Students will travel across
the three continents, getting enriching insights
of cultural diferences within a globalized world
combined with deepening their knowledge of
management functions.
Economic, Logistic and Fashion hub of
Europe
Being located next to the second largest port in
Europe played an important role in the creation of
new masters (e.g. Master of Global Supply Chain
Management). There is the presence of strong
economic clusters in the logistics, maritime and
chemical sectors. Antwerp is the no. 1 gateway
to a large and wealthy section of the European
consumer market. 60% of the purchasing power
of Europe is located within a 500 km radius of
Antwerp. Other import industries are: fashion,
diamonds, beer and chocolate. Brussels, the
Belgian and European capital is only 30 minutes
from Antwerp.
Career Management Service
Throughout the year, the Career Management
Service guides students to shape their future
careers. In interactive sessions and during vibrant
networking activities with companies and alumni,
students work on honing and implementing their
career objectives.
In addition, students immediately embark on an
intensive personal development track, which
helps them to increase their self-awareness and
encourages them to develop their teamwork,
interpersonal capabilities and management skills.
These elements make a vital contribution to
enhancing their efectiveness as individuals and in
their working life.
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Audencia Nantes
School of Management
Triple accreditation (AACSB, EQUIS, AMBA),
more than 130 university partnerships
1st French School to sign the UN Global
Compact, worked with the UN on the Principles
of Responsible Management Education
3,031
23% (representing 54 nationalities)
13,500 - 29,000
TOEFL, TOEIC and IELTS accepted. Graduates
from an English-speaking university are
exempt from the English test requirement

French classes are available to international
students
Accommodation
Public student residences, private student
residences and host families. Housing
coordinators available to assist students
151 - 550 per month
Modes of study:
Full-time, Locally taught
Masters, Graduate Diplomas
Main subjects:
Business/Management
Logistics/Supply Chain Management
Marketing
Profle
Admissions Division
8 route de la Jonelire, Nantes
44312, France
Tel: +33 240 37 4650 /4655
Email: international@audencia.com
Web: www.audencia.com
Contact
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udencia Nantes School of Management is
one of Europes leading business schools,
located in the city Time magazine named as the
best place to live in Europe. Audencia, founded
in 1900, is one of Frances elite Grande cole
higher education institutions, world-renowned for
management education and research. It is an
internationally focused institution with students
from over 50 countries and more than 120
international academic partners around the
world. Just two hours from Paris, Nantes is a
thriving modern city with old-world flair and has
approximately 600,000 residents.
Academics
Building on more than 100 years of experience
in business education, Audencia Nantes is among
a tiny group of elite institutions in Europe. It has
earned all three major international academic
accreditations for business schools (Equis, AACSB
and AMBA) a feat that less than one per cent of
business schools worldwide can match. Audencia
Nantes was also the first French higher education
institution to sign the United Nations Global
Compact, and among the first institutions in the
world to sign the UNs Principles of Responsible
Management Education (PRME), which had a
hand in solidifying Audencias longstanding
commitment to social responsibility values.
Audencia ofers 17 degree programs of which
five are entirely taught in English and one in
three languages (Spanish, French and English).
These include the International MBA, the Euro
MBA, the Master in Management program,
Master in Supply Chain and Purchasing
Management, Master in Management Grande
Ecole program and the European Master in
Management (trilingual program). Specialized
masters taught in French include: Management
of Sports Organisations; Marketing, Design
and Creation; Management and International
Competencies; Purchasing and Supply Chain
Management; and Skills and Human Resources
Management. The school runs three international
masters degree programs in conjunction with
partner business schools in Europe.
Annual enrolment exceeds 3,000 students, who
are supported by more than 80 permanent
teaching staf and researchers of which over
40% are non-French nationals. There is also
a supportive and engaged alumni network,
numbering over 16,000 management
professionals. The school is one of the first
choices for candidates who wish to pursue a
Masters degree in France.
International
With students drawn from 54 countries,
Audencia Nantes is a truly international
management school. Over 60% of the classes
are taught in English, and non-French teaching
staf comprises 43% of all faculty members
and lecturers. Audencias strong partnerships
with over 120 leading academic institutions
around the world have created a framework
that, throughout the last 30 years, has enabled
countless Audencia students to study abroad
and international students to experience the top-
level education at Audencia.
Location
Audencia is located in the heart of beautiful
Nantes, France, which has been rated the best
place to live in France (Le Point magazine).
Located just two hours from Paris and less than
a 30 minute drive from the Atlantic coast, the
city is home to a wide range of industries and
businesses. It has traditionally been a hub of food
processing and aeronautics, and also features
emerging industries like information technology
and biotech.
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EDHEC Business School
1
st
in Finance in 2011 in France LePoint
6
th
in the 2012 FT MSc Finance Worldwide
Ranking
Top 15
th
in 2011 FT Worldwide MIM ranking
EQUIS AMBA AACSB
6,000 on 5 campuses - 75 nationalities
2012 MIM 2-year programme
From 24,500 to 28,000
2012 MSc 1-year programmes
From 16,900 to 19,000
TOEIC, TOEFL, IELTS. Waivers for
English-native and English-taught degrees
Complimentary French Classes
On campus in Lille
Housing services in Lille and Nice
350-750 per month
Modes of study
Full-time, Part-time, Joint degrees
Masters, MBA, PhD
Main subject areas
Finance, Accounting, Business
management, Law, Marketing,
Entrepreneurship, Strategy ,Global Business,
Philanthropy, Humanities, Economics,
Communication, Media.
Profle
International Admissions Ofice
393 Promenade des Anglais
BP 3116
06202 Nice Cedex 3, France
Tel: +33 4 93 18 78 05
Fax: +33 4 93 83 02 76
Email: international.admissions@edhec.edu
Web: www.edhec.edu
Contact
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DHEC Business School is among the
leading schools in Europe, internationally
recognised for its academic and research
excellence and its unique synergies with
the business world. Internationalisation and
relevance to business fuel our ambition to
be recognised for our leadership and global
mindset. In an increasingly globalised and
challenging world, relevant education and
training is paramount to successful careers.
New challenges and opportunities constantly
arise and we focus on ofering our students
the relevance required to become tomorrows
leaders. With our international permanent and
adjunct faculty, our five campuses around the
world and world-class partner universities,
EDHECs active international strategy broadens
our students horizons and career perspectives.
Innovative English-taught programmes
2-year Master in Management
MiM Business Management Track in Lille
MiM European Apprenticeship Track in Paris
MiM Financial Economics Track in Nice
1-year Masters of Science in Lille
MSc in Arts & NGO Management
MSc in Entrepreneurship
MSc in Law & Tax Management
MSc in Global Business
MSc in Marketing Management (Unilever
Sponsorship)
MSc in Strategy & Organisation Consultancy
(Capgemini Consulting Sponsorship)
1-year Masters of Science in Nice
MSc in Corporate Finance (Socit Gnrale
Sponsorship)
MSc in Finance (CFA Partner Program)
MSc in Financial Markets (majors in Trading and
Asset Management)
MSc in Audit & Management Control (PWC
Sponsorship)
Master of Science in Singapore and London
MSc in Risk & Investment Management (Part-
time programme)
Unique Career Services
The TI&CD Talent Identification & Career
Development programme was introduced by
the EDHEC Student Career Centre in 2008.
Recognised in 2010, as one our best practices
by AACSB and EQUIS and unique in Europe,
the TI&CD programme provides students with
tailored career guidance and assessment.
Strong of its corporate connections and alumni
network, the centre publishes over 14,000 job
and internship ofers every year. Numerous
recruiting events are also organised on regular
basis.
Scholarships
EDHEC merit-based scholarships available to all
candidates.
EIFFEL Scholarship reserved for candidates
with a GMAT over 700 (or GRE equivalent).
Applications must be received before Dec. 1st,
2012.
Application Deadline: June 30th 2013
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EPITA Graduate
School of
Computer Science
Ranking 5
th
of French Engineering
Schools, EPITA trains global leaders of the
Information Technology world.
With its three research & innovation labs
(3IE, LSE & LRDE), EPITA stands on the
front line of IT innovation (350 companies
created).
1500
40%
10%
2,600 to 13,400 per program of study
Language entry requirements:
TOEFL 550, IELTS 6.0, BULATS C2 for
programs taught in English & DELF B1 for
programs taught in French
450-550
Modes of study
Full-time
Masters
Undergraduate
Summer Session
Main subject areas
Computing
Information Technology
Profle
EPITA Graduate School of Computer Science
14-16, rue Voltaire, Le Kremlin-Bictre
94270 Paris, France
Tel: 33 (0) 1 80 51 71 37
Fax: 33 (0) 1 80 51 71 31
Email: International.masters@epita.fr
Web: http://masters.epita.fr/
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orn in 1984, EPITA (Ecole pour lInformatique
et les Techniques Avances) has been
steadily gaining a reputation of excellence among
multinational companies, which often recruits
our students before the end of their studies. At
EPITA, computing and information technologies
are considered as fundamental subjects that
are always placed in the context of a future
managerial role and a position of responsibility.
Scientific studies complement this training to
broaden and complete the scientific culture vital
to the future engineer.
EPITA ofers, in Paris France, full fleshed
International Education opportunities,
taught totally in English, with its
International Master (since 2009), its
International Bachelor (NEW Fall 2012;
duration 3.5 years) & its Summer School
(NEW 2013; duration 6 weeks).

EPITA has a high level oriented International
Master in IT, based on its French Graduate
Masters. EPITAs International Master is fully
accredited by the highest title granted from the
French state under the DNM (Diplme National
de Master).

We offer 3 programs (3 or 4 semesters) totally
taught in English and opened to international
students:
Master of Information Systems Management
Master of Computer Security
Master of Software Engineering

A Harmonization Semester* is designed for
students without the sufficient IT background to
prepare them for the Fundamental Semester
during which each cohort acquires the advanced
building blocks required for success in the
Specialization Semester. The program
culminates with our paid Internship Semester
at the end of which students defend their thesis
in front of our jury.
All EPITA graduates are hired within one
month of graduation and most opt to pursue
at their internship host company, professional
developments are bright and with many students
launching their firm fresh out of the program.
60% of our graduates work in France or with
French companies.

To begin your graduate program either in the Fall
or in the Spring, pencil down our International
Master key dates:
Fall Cohort: Apply by July 31st to begin the
first week of October
Spring Cohort: Apply by December 30th to
begin the first week of March

Bachelor graduates in Computer Science,
Engineering or Business Management with a
strong background and interest in IT are welcome
to apply. Tuition ranges 12,400 to 13,400* for
the full program.

EPITAs International Ofice provides a wide
range of student services from pre-arrival
guidance to an exhaustive Welcome Week
and Counseling to students while in residence.
Our office further maintains strong relationships
with its alumni as our network symbolizes
our strength.

To get more information on our International
Bachelor & our Summer School contact our
team at international@epita.fr.
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EMLYON
Business School
# 5 Masters of Science in Management
The Top 65 Masters in Management
Programmes FT September 2011
# 3 MBA in France
Global MBA Ranking FT December 2011
EMLYON Business School stands out
among the few business schools worldwide
awarded three international accreditations
AMBA, AACSB and EQUIS
Total number of students 3,000
40% - 80 Nationalities
Range of tuition
From 15,500 (European Master in
Management) to 35,900 (iMBA) per year

TOEFL, TOEIC or IELTS required
French is not required
Free access to the language centre
French classes available
Accommodation
Up to 350 students are provided with
accommodation in modern facilities located
on the campus.
Modes of study
Full-time and Joint degrees (EMM GEP)
Levels of study
Masters, Doctorate (PhD in Management)
Specialised Master
Main subject areas
Business & Management
Strong focus on Entrepreneurship
Profle
Ms Tess Lau
Head of Student Recruitment
EMLYON Business School
23 avenue Guy de Collongue
69134 ECULLY
France
Tel +33 (0) 4 78 33 77 83
Email lau@em-lyon.com
Web http://graduate.em-lyon.com
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MLYON Business School ofers a full
range of graduate programme: join in
the programme that suits your career goals
at best!
Looking for a focus on General
Management
MSc in Management
Join the #5 Master programme in the world
(FT, September 2011)
A 2-to-3-year graduate programme taught in
English and/or French, ofering students the
possibility to tailor the programme to their needs,
while benefiting from career assistance and
access to the business community.
www.em-lyon.com/master
European Master in Management
1 Programme | 3 Business Schools | 3 Degrees
16-month Master of Science programme
specialised in luxury management and marketing
, students experience the specifics
of the luxury industry in France, Switzerland
and China, and have access to a network of
luxury companies. www.european-master.com
Looking for a focus on Entrepreneurship
Global Entrepreneurship Program
3 Continents | 3 Business Schools | 1 Focus
1-year Master of Science program specialized in
entrepreneurship, taught fully in English. Students
study on 3 diferent continents at 3 institutions
internationally recognised as experts in the field
of entrepreneurship: Purdue University (USA),
Zhejiang University (China) & EMLYON Business
School (France). www.msc-entrepreneurship.com
International MBA The essential MBA for
entrepreneurial leaders
12-month, full-time MBA programme focused
on entrepreneurship, taught fully in English.
Fully in line with market demand and current
management issues, the programme ofers the
career support and the academic knowledge
high-potential managers need to reach their
career goals. A minimum of 3-years work
experience is required. www.em-lyon.com/imba
Looking for a focus on Specialisation
MSc in Sports and Outdoor Industry
Management
Matching Your Talent With The Industrys Specific
Needs A 16-month Master of Science programme
specialised in the Sports and Outdoor Industry
Management, taught fully
in English. www.em-lyon.com/outdoor
MSc in Luxury Management & Marketing
Become the expert companies want to recruit
16-month Master of Science programme
specialised in luxury management and
marketing, students experience the specifics of
the luxury industry in France, Switzerland and
China, and have access to a network of luxury
companies. www.em-lyon.com/luxury
Specialised Master in Quantitative
Finance - Become a specialist in finance
1-year Specialised Master in quantitative finance,
taught fully in English. The objective of this
programme is to train top level specialists able to
advance in a sector characterised by a constant
change and continuous innovation.
www.em-lyon.com/quantitative-finance
Your Career at the Heart of the Programme
From your arrival at EMLYON onwards, the
Careers Services Department supports you in
numerous ways to help you define your career,
and test it in a practical setting to see whether or
not you have made the right choices. A full range
of opportunities will be provided throughout the
year: events to meet companies on campus,
round tables, workshops, conferences
Facts & Figures
- 100 permanent faculty members
- Over 100 foreign partners
- International network of more than 400 experts
and visiting faculty
- Campuses in Lyon and Shanghai
- A network near to 20,000 alumni in
109 countries
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ESCP Europe
ESCP Europe is a world renowned
international Business School ofering our
students high-level management education
to prepare them for the challenges our
todays business world.
9000 ( 50% are international)
Students have access to classes in many
diferent languages
Accommodation
ESCP Europe helps students to find
accommodation near our 5 urban campuses
Prices vary depending on the city
Modes of study
Full-time, Part-time, Locally Taught, Joint
degrees
Masters, Doctorate, Graduate Diplomas and
Certificates, Research Studentships and
Advanced Professional Qualifications
Main subject areas
Accountancy, Auditing, Business and
management, Communications and
media, Economics, Finance, Marketing,
Organisational Behaviour , Strategy and
Operations
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ounded in 1819 ESCP Europe Business
School has educated generations of
leaders. With five European campuses
in Paris, Berlin, London, Madrid and Turin, ESCP
Europe welcomes 9,000 students and top-level
executives each year from around the world.
ESCP Europe ofers a wide range of general
management and specialised business
programmes, all with an international outlook,
to students, young professionals and senior
managers. The majority of our degree
programmes include international seminars or
the possibility to go on an exchange at one of
our 100 partner institutions. ESCP Europe is one
of the few Business Schools worldwide to have
attained the triple accreditation from international
bodies: AACSB, EQUIS, AMBA

Master in Management
A general management degree for students with
2 or 3 years of higher education.
Students have many study options that take
them to ESCP Europes European campuses and
also to our international partner institutions
Build the curriculum and choose the
specialization from abroad and varied range of
academic content (core management courses, a
portfolio of 140 electives,
20 specialization options); including international
exchange opportunities and in-company
internships.
Study in two to three countries thanks to our
five campuses (Paris, London, Berlin, Madrid and
Turin) and many international exchange program
Obtain a dual or triple degree at two or three
of our five campuses or partner universities
worldwide
Acquire real-life professional experience: a
minimum 39 weeks of internships or choose the
apprenticeship track
Master in European Business:
One-year, two-country postgraduate general
management programme
2 semesters of studies on two campuses:
students have the choice of studying on one of
the 5 ESCP Europe campuses or at one of the 3
partner institutions in India, Mexico Thailand. The
academic year starts in September or in January.
Students undertake company consultancy
projects in groups, and individual internships
and benefit from our international faculty a
participatory approach to learning. Students
come from over 40 diferent nationalities all
diferentacademic fields and the average age is
25 years.

Fifteen Full-Time Specialised Masters
ESCP Europe ofers 15 full-time Specialised
Masters a one-year program, six months of
courses, a four-month-minimum internship and
a professional dissertation. They are designed for
postgraduates with a clear career goal and are
professionally oriented and lead to a specialisation
complementing the students first degree.
Master in Marketing and Creativity
This programme recognised the growing value of
creativity in the practice of Marketing. It is open to
graduates with a Bachelors degree and relevant
professional experience. The course lasts 15
months and starts in January.
Eight Executive Specialised Masters
Part-time programmes open to young
professionals, holding a postgraduate degree, with
three to five years of professional experience: 350
hours of classes over 15 months, a professional
thesis, and is compatible with full-time professional
activity.

European Executive MBA
Designed for high potential executives the
European Executive MBA ofers core courses in
management and a unique portfolio of electives
across the five European campuses of the school.
The programme enrols 100 men and women with
on average ten years of professional experience;
in diverse industry sectors. This programme is
compatible with full-time employment.

ESCP Europe Paris
Dina Brassart
+33 (0) 1 49 23 21 45
dbrassart@escpeurope.eu
ESCP Europe London
Anna Borsarelli
+44 (0) 207 443 88 73
ukadmission@
escpeurope.eu
ESCP Europe Berlin
Holger Endroes
+49 30 32 00 70
holger.endroes@
escpeurope.eu
ESCP Europe Madrid
Almudena Moreno
+34 91 38 62 511
amoreno@escpeurope.eu
ESCP Europe Torino
Marco Scognamiglio - +39 (0)11 670 58 97
mscognamiglio@escpeurope.eu
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Internationally acclaimed programs well-
regarded by the Financial Times rankings:
#2 ranked Advanced Master in Financial
Techniques
#8 ranked Executive Education programs
in the world
#8 Master of Science in Management
Partnerships with more than 144 world
renowned institutions
AACSB and EQUIS Accredited
Total no of students
4,400
17,50 0 - 37,000 depending on the
program of study
Comfortable and well-equipped rooms and
studio apartments near the campus are
available.
Single studios: 490 - 750 (French housing
subsidy: 200-260)
Modes of study - Full-time and Part-time
Fluency in English. Intensive foreign
language courses available for international
students
MSc, Specialized Masters, MBA, PhD
Main subject areas
Business & Management, Finance,
International Business
Profle
International Recruitment Ofice
Avenue Bernard Hirsch, BP 50105
95021 Cergy-Pontoise Cedex
France
Tel: +33 (0)1 34 43 37 04
Email: berrittella@essec.fr
Web: www.essec.edu
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SSEC Business School, one of the leading
institutions in France for business education,
is built on the core values of innovation, open-
mindedness, responsibility, and excellence.
At ESSEC we understand that there is more
than one bottom line model of success and
have developed a unique learning experience
that trains responsible leaders who are able to
reinvent business. Students are encouraged to
extend their boundaries, expand their thinking,
and explore their potential; in short, its business
education, redefined.
Founded in 1907, ESSEC has built its influential
brand name on our comprehensive range of
programs that have evolved in response to
student needs, corporate developments, and an
evolving market.
Career Impact
A dynamic learning environment that allows
participants the flexibility to integrate professional
experience with their choice of courses makes
ESSEC unique. Thanks to our focus on corporate
relations and 700 corporate partners, 15,000
internship and work experience opportunities are
made available to students every year, including
2,000 outside of France.
International Scope
The richly diverse ESSEC community, spanning
our three campuses in Cergy-Pontoise, Paris-La
Dfense, and Singapore, is made up of students
representing over 90 nationalities. The schools
first-rate professors, 44% international, foster
the culturally enhancing experience. ESSEC
continues to develop its global presence through
its network of 144 partner universities in 40
diferent countries, through which ESSEC ofers
16 double-degree options. In addition, a vast
network of 40,000 active alumni stretches
across the globe.
Master of Science in Management
This internationally reputed program is designed
for those with little to no professional experience.
In addition to the requisite fundamental courses
in business education and management, what
makes this program truly unique is the flexibility
students have in designing their own curriculum.
The MSc in Management program incorporates
practical application that encourages students
to think for themselves and to develop in to
veritable business leaders. Students are required
to complete 18 months of an internship or an
apprenticeship, allowing them to obtain hands-on
professional experience.
Advanced Masters Programs
These one-year, intensive programs are designed
for graduate level students who wish to focus on
particular areas of management.
Advanced Master in Strategy and Management of
International Business
A program that allows students to acquire a
strong set of skills in multiple disciplines
Ofers a choice between 9 academic tracks
Based on 6 campuses across France, Singapore,
Canada, Mexico and the U.S.
Advanced Master in Financial Techniques
Ranked #2 worldwide by the Financial Times for
the Best Master in Finance Program in 2012
Provides students with a comprehensive view of
financial engineering
Ofers two academic tracks: Financial Markets
& Corporate Finance and Financial Engineering
Asia Integrates 4 to 6 month company field
projects and provides international exposure
with trips to London and Hong Kong
Financial Aid
ESSEC scholarships, apprenticeships, and
partnerships with companies are some of the
options available to help students develop their
personal career plan.
ESSEC Business School
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FT top- rankings 2010/11:
1st Business School in Europe since 2006
4th MSc in Management worldwide
1st Master in Intl Finance worldwide
1st Executive Education Programs
worldwide
18th Full-time MBA worldwide
3rd Research in Europe
AMBA, AACSB, and EQUIS, Co-founder of
ParisTech
4500
35%, over 90 nationalities
From 16,000 35,000
TOEFL or IELTS for certain programs.
French is not required to study at HEC
On campus accommodation, 120 student
clubs and excellent sports facilities
Price range of accomodation
450 - 650/month (French housing grant:
150 - 200/month)
Modes of study
Full-time
PhD, MBA, MSc, Specialized Masters,
Executive Education
Main subject areas
Management & Business
Profle
HEC Paris - MSc Admissions Ofice
1, rue de la Libration
F - 78351 Jouy en Josas, France
Tel: +33 1 39 67 96 95/73 52
Fax: +33 1 39 67 73 04
Email: hec-qs@hec.fr
Web: www.hec.edu
Contact
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hroughout its 130-year history, HEC Paris
has continually attracted individuals
highly capable and talented, innovative and
entrepreneurial, ambitious and open minded and
has consistently developed a wide and unique
range of programs from the 20-year-old student
to the international senior executive in France and
across the world.
HEC Paris mission is to shape the global leaders
of tomorrow, capable of becoming architects
of a responsible world. This mission is based on
two pillars: a rigorous research environment and
close connections to the corporate world. We
enact this mission in harmony with our three
core values: Excellence as an objective in all
that we undertake; the value of knowledge as a
vehicle to fight sectarianism and ideology; the
importance of participating as a major player in
the construction of a responsible world.
An international faculty at the cutting-edge
of research makes HEC Paris the school of
choice for students and faculty alike. This active
involvement of professors in research guarantees
that our courses integrate the latest findings in
management science. HEC Paris has been ranked
3rd in Europe for research (2011 FT ranking).
Privileged corporate relationships
HEC Paris students receive full support from the
Corporate Relations Department which ofers
its extensive expertise to both recruiters and
students. Its main mission is to favor meetings
between companies and students or young
graduates from the various programs. This
objective forms an integral part of HEC Paris
policy to respond to company needs in providing
candidates who are intellectually mature and
prepared for the corporate world.
The HEC Alumni Community wherever you
are and whatever you do
44,000 alumni of 107 nationalities represented in
113 countries.
Scholarships
HEC Merit-based scholarships, CROUS (European
students), Corporate partner scholarships and
Eifel Scholarship. (non-European students) are
available.
The 2 years MSc in Management Grande
Ecole Program, taught in English and/or French
is designed for students holding a Bachelor
Degree in any field. The aim is to give participants
the pertinent academic and practical knowledge
in management for an international career.
Year 1: Fundamentals of business knowledge
Year 2: Specialization and Certificate.
Double Degree with top universities: MIT (USA),
ESADE (Spain), St Gallen (Switzerland), BOCCONI
(Italy), RSM (NL), GSOM (Russia), FGV (Brazil),
IIMA(India), Freie Universitt, Berlin Technische
Universitt Mnchen (Germany), Joint Degree
CEMS Master in Management.
The 12 months Masters Programs taught in
English, are designed for students who hold a
University Degree and who wish to acquire an
expertise in a specific field of management:
International Business, International Finance,
Managerial & Financial Economics, Marketing,
Sustainable Development, Strategic Management
and 5 programs, taught in French, designed for
students at postgraduate level to acquire an
expertise in a specific field of management.
The Certificate Program, on top of the Master
is a set of short interdisciplinary programs
sponsored by companies:
Energy & Finance (Deloitte, SG), Real Estate
(Unibail- Rodamco), Social Business (Danone,
Schneider Electric), Luxury Strategy (PPR Luxury
Group: Boucheron, Gucci, YSL, Balenciaga, Sergio
Rossi...), Digital Innovation for Business (Free,
Priceminister, Pixmania.com, Meetic, Vente-Prive.
com) and Innovation Management in Aviation
& Aerospace (Safran).
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International evaluation and accreditation
(AERES, AACSB, etc.). HEC Paris ranked No. 1
European business school by the Financial
Times, Ecole Polytechnique ranked No. 36
(QS World University Rankings).
graduate students - 30%
Depending on programmes
TOEFL, TOEIC, depending on programmes
Some French language courses are ofered

Possibility of university accommodation
From 400 to 500 euros per month
Modes of study - Full-time, Joint Degrees
Masters, Doctorates, Graduate Diplomas,
Research Studentships, Advanced
Professional Qualifications
Main subject areas
Agriculture, Biological Sciences, Business/
Management, Civil/Structural Engineering,
Computing/Information Technology, Earth
Sciences, Economics, Electronic/Electrical
Engineering. Environmental Studies,
Finance/Accounting, General Engineering/
Other Engineering, Manufacturing/
Production Engineering, Mathematics,
Mechanical Engineering, Medicine/Medical
Studies, Physical Sciences.
Profle
Masters Information Ofice
12 rue Edouard Manet
75013 Paris France
Email: masters@paristech.fr
Web: www.paristech.fr
www.masters.paristech.fr
www.institut-doctoral.paristech.fr
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arisTech: an international cluster of
leading Grandes Ecoles
ParisTech is a cluster that brings together 12
of Frances leading engineering and business
Schools (Grandes Ecoles): AgroParisTech, Arts et
Mtiers ParisTech, Chimie ParisTech, Ecole des
Ponts ParisTech, Ecole Polytechnique, ENSAE
ParisTech, ENSTA ParisTech, ESPCI ParisTech, HEC
Paris, Institut dOptique Graduate School, MINES
ParisTech, Tlcom ParisTech.
ParisTech covers the whole spectrum of science,
technology and management and ofers a
comprehensive and unique set of internationally
recognized programmes:
11 MScs in Engineering
1 MSc in Management
40 ParisTech Labelled Masters with 84
specializations
90 Advanced Masters (intensive and
vocational programmes)
Doctoral Programmes
7 MBA courses
advanced professional programmes
Academic and research excellence
ParisTechs innovative teaching models
combine theory, practice and project work,
ofer outstanding teacher-pupil ratios (1 for 5)
and involve input from researchers and private
managers. ParisTech courses are designed to be
international. Numerous prestigious academic
partners from all over the world participate in
ParisTech curriculums (exchange programmes,
double diplomas, etc.). ParisTech courses are
strongly informed by our research portfolio (125
laboratories, 3,000 doctoral candidates, 3,000
scientific publications per year) and benefit from
the latest scientific and technical advances. The
12 Grandes Ecoles include Nobel laureates and
Fields medalists: M. Allais, G. Charpak, P.-G. de
Gennes, P.-L. Lions.
Strong interaction with private companies
With a focus on innovation, ParisTech is
supported by leading companies such as EDF,
Renault and Total, which participate in teaching
and research chairs, scholarship programmes,
etc. ParisTech courses also promote business
creation (200 start-ups created in 10 years).
ParisTech students benefit from a wide network
of 200,000 alumni located throughout the
world.
Dynamic Parisian student life
Paris is the worlds number one university
attractive town (QS Best Student Cities ranking).
Organized into three campuses in and around
Paris, the 12 ParisTech Grandes Ecoles benefit
from an exceptional location that combines
campus life and city living. The ParisTech
Grandes Ecoles ofer essential services such
as accommodation and international student
cards, and advice on administration. Students
can discover diferent cultures and nationalities
in a stimulating environment and get involved in
cultural and sports activities.
ParisTech Labelled Masters
ParisTech ofers 40 Masters that benefit from the
expertise of ParisTech Grandes Ecoles in 12 fields
of reference. The programmes put the focus on
an international outlook and fields of the future
(renewable energy, bioengineering, innovation)
and are recognized for their high scientific and
teaching quality and the promise of a successful
career. All of the programmes are accredited
with the ParisTech Master label. Due to their
rich academic environment and their strong
interaction with the private sector, ParisTech
Labelled Masters attract over 2,300 students,
40% of them international, from top universities
in 81 countries.
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City University
Of Hong Kong
110 QS World University Rankings 2011
12 QS Asian University Rankings 2012
17,700
34%
graduate students
40%
Range of tuition
From US$2,698 to US$10,794 per year
(research degree programme)
TOFEL score 550 (PBT); 213 (CBT);
79 (IBT); IETLS 6.5
(Individual faculties and schools may set a higher standard)

Please refer to http://www.cityu.edu.hk/sro
From US$244 to US$436 per month
Modes of study
Full-time, part-time, locally taught, joint degrees
Masters, doctorate, graduate certificates,
graduate diplomas, research degrees,
advanced professional qualifications
Main subject areas
Applied Mathematics, Bioengineering, Built
Environment, Business and Management,
Chinese and Comparative Law,
Communication, Computer Science, Creative
Media, Electronic Engineering, Energy,
Environmental Science, Finance, Language,
Marketing, Materials Science, Policy and
Administration, Sustainable Manufacturing
Profle
Chow Yei Ching School of Graduate Studies
City University of Hong Kong
Tat Chee Avenue
Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR
China
Tel +852 3442 9076
Email sg@cityu.edu.hk
Web www.cityu.edu.hk/sgs/
Contact
Data
C
ity University of Hong Kong (CityU), one of
the eight government-funded institutions in
the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of
China, is a leading global university excelling in
research and professional education. CityU ofers
professional education that prepares its students
for the challenges and exciting opportunities
opening up in Hong Kong, the Asia-Pacific region
and throughout the world in business, science
and engineering, energy and environment, law,
creative media, liberal arts and social sciences.
Our faculties are recruited from around the world,
each an expert in their profession. Employing
interactive, IT-based teaching methodologies,
students acquire a first-rate grounding in their
chosen subjects and the life-long learning skills
needed for the real world.

CityU ofers state-of-the-art learning, teaching
and research facilities in a high-technology
environment to create an ambiance that
encourages intellectual curiosity, social
interaction, self-expression and mutual support.
At CityU, students are encouraged to become
original thinkers and to discover for themselves
solutions to the myriad problems we face today.
Relevance of creativity, the need to be curious
and the sheer excitement of discovery are
emphasised among the students.
CityU has achieved phenomenal growth since
its establishment in 1984. To date, it has a student
population of over 17,000, of which over 6,000
are postgraduates. The University ofers more
than 130 programmes at the associate degree,
undergraduate and postgraduate levels. For
more information about the University and its
academic and supporting units, please visit our
website http://www.cityu.edu.hk.

Chow Yei Ching School of
Graduate Studies
Postgraduate education facilitates the
advancement of knowledge and provides
high-level academic education and professional
training to cater for the societys needs.
To provide a better focus for the further
development of its postgraduate programmes,
the University established the School of
Graduate Studies in 1994. The School ofers a
wide spectrum of high quality programmes
and student activities. Both taught and research
programmes are favourably received by
students and have earned high acclaim from the
community.
MPhil and PhD programmes are ofered in all
Colleges and Schools* covering a wide range
of strategic areas to reflect the Universitys
strengths and to suit individuals research
interests. The School ofers studentship, a
number of scholarships, conference grant and
other financial assistance to students so that
they can engage in more academic exchange
activities which are beneficial and related to their
research studies. Through collaboration with
scholars in diferent regions, students can bring
their research skills to new heights.
The School received generous donation from Dr
Chow Yei Ching, and was named the Chow Yei
Ching School of Graduate Studies in 2006. For
more information about the School, please visit
our website http://www.cityu.edu.hk/sgs/ .
* College of Business, College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, College of Science & Engineering, School of Creative Media, School
of Energy & Environment and School of Law.
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Institution Profles
Universit Commerciale
Luigi Bocconi
Universit Bocconi is Italys oldest and most
distinguished economics and business
university at the forefront of international
teaching and research
13,800
Percentage of graduate students as
proportion of total student complement:
30%
number of international students: 34.4%
11,400 ca per year (2-year Master of science
ref. 2012/13)
www.unibocconi.eu/admissionsmsc
Language tuition facilities available:
www.unibocconi.eu/languagecenter
Accommodation
Universit Bocconi oers students a total
of 1,400 housing spots in 5 University
Residences
Price range of accommodation:
Reduced rate housing (approx. 500
placements) and full rate housing
Modes of study:
Full-time, Joint degrees
Masters, Doctorate
Main subject Areas:
Business/Management, Economics, Finance/
Accounting, Marketing
Prole
Guidance and Recruitment Oice Graduate
Services
Piazza Sraa, 11 - Milano. 20136, Italy
Tel: +39 02 5836.3091
Fax: +39 02 5836.5822
Email: graduate.services@unibocconi.it
Web: www.unibocconi.eu /
prospectivestudents
Contact
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niversit Bocconi is one of Europes leading
economics and business universities. Its
modern urban campus is located in the centre
of Milan, the countrys commercial, inancial and
fashion capital, and also its most cosmopolitan
city. Always a standout among Italian schools for
its international outlook, Bocconi oers a range
of undergraduate, graduate and post-graduate
programs taught in English by an international
faculty.
Bocconi aims to provide selected students - from
Italy, Europe and the rest of the world - with a truly
international education that leads to professional
growth and superior access to the job market.
Bocconi has a strong commitment to providing
scholarships for talented international students
admitted to its academic programs; Merit based
and inancial-need based scholarships are
available for international students.
Bocconis oer features lexibility, paving the
way either for further studies (towards a
PhD or in research) or for a high-level entry
into employment, with a range of three-year
undergraduate programs and two-year Master of
Science programs.
Seven of these are entirely taught in English:
International Management, Marketing
Management; Accounting, Financial
Management and Control; Finance;
Economics and Management in Arts, Culture,
Media and Entertainment; Economic and Social
Sciences, and Economics and Management of
Innovation and Technology. In addition, Bocconi
oers several PhD programs in English. Its
attached business school SDA Bocconi oers top-
ranked MBA and post-experience masters as well
as executive programs.
Classes at Bocconi present up-to-date quality
content and interactive methods, supported by
excellent IT and library facilities. Lessons with
highly-qualiied faculty and distinguished visiting
professors are peppered with seminars and
workshops involving members of the Italian and
international business community.
Bocconis well-organized program of internship
and exchange opportunities give students
a chance to get hands-on experience in
the country of their choice, as part of their
studies.
Bocconi is a member of two important
international networks, the Partnership in
International Management (PIM) and the
Global Alliance in Management Education
(CEMS). In addition to exchange agreements
with many members of these organizations,
Bocconi has bilateral accords for exchanges
with about 200 leading universities. With
the support of our International Relations
service, over three thousand students
participate in incoming or outgoing
exchanges.
Bocconi also oers Double Degree
programs. Graduate students have the
possibility to spend the irst year at Bocconi,
acquiring core knowledge and skills, and
to specialize in their ield of interest while
attending the second year at one of the
foreign host institutions, selected among the
most prestigious Universities in Europe and
overseas.
Bocconi supports its graduating students
in their approach to the job market with
a strong Career Services program. The
University maintains an enormous network
of connections with companies of all types
and sizes in Italy and abroad, because it
understands that when a graduate gets
a good job, Bocconi has done a good
job, as testiied by 87,500 Bocconi alumni
employed around the world.
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University of Trento
Main claims to international academic or
non-academic excellence
QS World University Rankings 2011-12: in the
range 451-500; THE - Times Higher Education
2011-2012: in the range 276-300 in the general
ranking and at 37 place among young
universities (less than 50 years)
Centre for Mind/Brain Sciences, Centre for
Computational and Systems Biology, Centre
for Integrative Biology, Centre for Biomedical
Technologies, Trento RISE
Total number of students in advertising
institution: 7658 (post-grade)
number of international students: 55%
Range of tuition - from 130 to 10,000 euros,
according to the study course and the students
financial situation
Dependent on the programme students intend
to enrol (it can be B1 or B2 Italian level or
English level)
Language Centre organises courses for both
Italian and foreign students
Accommodation
Accommodation for 1,500: double rooms in
equipped flats, or single rooms with bathroom
in dormitories. www.operauni.tn.it
Modes of study - Full-time, Part-time,
Distance Learning, Locally Taught, Joint degrees
Masters, Doctorate, Research Studentships,
Main subject areas
Accountancy, Architecture, Built environment,
Business and management, Computing &
information technology, Economics, Education
and training, Engineering and technology,
Environmental studies, Humanities, Languages,
Law and legal studies, Mathematics,
Psychology, Physical sciences, Social sciences,
Tourism and hospitality.
Profle
Ms. Laura Paternoster
Head of International Ofice
via Verdi, 6 III floor - 38122
Trento - Italy
Tel: +39 0461 283230
Fax: +39 0461 282921
Email: international@unitn.it
Web: http://international.unitn.it/
Contact
Data
A
medium-sized university, on the outskirts
of Italy but in the middle of Europe: this is
the University of Trento, a young and dynamic
institution, which has made internationalisation
one of its main priorities.
16,000 students, 550 professors, lecturers and
researchers and a similar number of technical
and administrative staf, 5 libraries (open also
during the evening, with IT rooms equipped
with fixed PCs and a laptops), 5 university
canteens: these numbers speak of a University
ofering an ideal environment for studying
and research, and services designed to cater
for the needs of the individual. The University
ofers 23 undergraduate courses, 2 unique cycle
programmes, 29 two-year Masters courses and
numerous one-year Masters. There are also
15 doctoral schools and 1 specialisation school.
An impressive array, especially for such a small
university. The faculties of Economics, of Law,
of Sociology, of Humanities and Philosophy,
the School of International Studies, the School
in Social Sciences and the School on Local
Development are all sited in the heart of the old
town of Trento. The faculties of Engineering, of
Science and the Faculty of Cognitive Sciences
are only few minutes by bus or train from
the city centre.

Research is conducted within the 13 departments
and at numerous research and study centres.
Besides the most important fields handled
such as ICT, environmental and materials
engineering, physics, international studies,
transnational law, experimental economics
and social studies, prestigious research centres
have recently been founded including the
Centre for Mind/Brain Sciences (CIMeC), the
Centre for Integrative Biology (CIBio) and the
centre for Biomedical technologies (BIOtech).
The University is a member of Trento RISE,
that connects several of the major actors in ICT
research and is the leading academic actor of
the Italian representatives in EIT ICT Labs. The
University of Trento has created a network of
solid international partnerships with prestigious
universities around the world and has launched
original cooperation projects. It ofers double
degree programmes which provide students with
a unique opportunity to receive two degrees in
two countries after spending at least one year
abroad attending courses at a foreign university.
Besides consolidated EU mobility programmes
such as LLP Erasmus and LLP Leonardo da Vinci,
the University participates in the EU Erasmus
Mundus Programme with several projects, for
one of which as coordinator. These programmes
- along with twelve two-year Masters, fourteen
doctorates and four one-year Masters - are
completely taught in English.
Quality has been the priority of the University
of Trento in designing its development strategy.
National and international surveys in the last
few years have highlighted the high quality of
its international relations, teaching and research,
support services (a structured Welcome Ofice for
international students and guests) and facilities.
Through the University Guild (Opera Universitaria),
the University of Trento annually grants 3,700
income and merit based study bursaries. It also
ofers accommodation for approximately 1,580
students and a number of specially equipped
residences for disabled students. The University
Sports Network (UNI.Sport) organises courses
in a variety of disciplines - from the traditional to
the more unusual ones - and arranges special
projects tailored to the needs of the athletes, both
amateurs and professionals.
Trentino will host the Winter Universiade 2013.
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Duisenberg school of fnance (& law)
Amsterdam, Te Netherlands
DSF - QS World Grad School Tour
Scholarship
Duisenberg school of finance (DSF) and QS
World Grad School are stepping to the plate
to encourage more women in finance.
Apply now for the Women in Finance -
Scholarship worth 20 000.

Top international visiting faculty
Our visiting faculty is comprised of
distinguished international top researchers
from Harvard, Yale, Stanford, Oxford,
Cambridge, LSE, RSM Erasmus, EDHEC and
Columbia Law School to mention a few

Where our alumni work
Employment statistics show that over 90%
of all DSF graduates are full-time employed 3
months after graduation. Some companies
include ABN Amro, Bain, BCG, Goldman
Sachs, ING, JP Morgan, Morgan Stanley, RBS
and UBS.

Maximum number of participants
30 students per programme.
(Rolling admission)

70% (representing 28 nationalities)

Main subject areas
Corporate Finance & Banking
Risk Management
Finance & Law

DSF highlights
12 month programme
September start
Compulsory internship
Duisenberg Leadership Programme
Career Services/ Coaching
Tuition
Tuition determined by merit of application
Guaranteed loan ofered to cover all tuition
and living expenses for duration of study
See www.dsf.nl
Profle
Rick Rudolph, MBA
Head Marketing & Recruitment
Gustav Mahlerplein 117
1082 MS, Amsterdam
The Netherlands
Tel +31 (0)20 525 8590
Email info@dsf.nl
Website www.dsf.nl
Contact
Data
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re you interested in pursuing an
International Masters Degree in Finance
or Law, embark on an international internship
to demonstrate your personal employability, be
taught by world-class faculty from around the
globe and receive the financial aid necessary to
do so? Duisenberg school of finance (DSF) ofers
you all of this and more. DSF is a leading finance
school set up by industry and academic giants
to attract top talent to the financial center of
Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Since there is a clear need in the financial
industry for experts who have a strong
background in both finance and law, Duisenberg
school of finance ofers four unique areas of
specialisation:
Corporate Finance & Banking (MSc)
Risk Management (MSc)
Finance & Law (MSc)
Finance & Law (LLM)
Duisenberg school of finance is committed to
providing excellent financial education in order
to create the next generation of responsible
financial and legal leaders. To achieve this,
leading industry practitioners and world-
class academics joined to develop a set of
forward-looking financial programmes. These
programmes integrate theory and practice, as
valued by Wim Duisenberg, The Father of the
Euro and first president of the ECB. DSFs Masters
programmes encourage critical thinking and
continuous reflection on the dynamic financial
landscape.
DSFs industry partners include ING, RBS, ABN
Amro, Deloitte, KPMG, SNS Reaal, Nederlandsche
Bank, Westbroek, NYSE Euronext, PGGM and APG.
Our faculty is comprised of distinguished
international top researchers with specialisations in
areas, such as financial markets, risk management,
asset pricing, entrepreneurial finance, financial
regulation, corporate governance, M&A and tax
law. Duisenberg school of finances impressive
visiting faculty will produce financial leaders
who fully grasp the fundamentals of finance, but
moreover, who possess candour and an analytical,
yet innovative approach to finance and law. With
such preparation, Duisenberg school of finance
graduates are confident in finding attractive
employment opportunities.
All accepted students are considered for a merit
tuition waiver and qualify for a guaranteed student
loan from one of our partners to cover the rest of
tuition fee and living expenses for the duration of
your studies at DSF.
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Te University of
Auckland
Institutions main claims to international
academic or non-academic excellence
The University of Auckland is New Zealands leading
research-led university and is ranked 82 in the world
by the QS World Rankings of Universities (2011).*
Institutions main international achievements
in innovation
Please see http://www.auckland.ac.nz/uoa/leading-
research-and-innovation
Total no of students Over 40,000
Percentage of graduate students 25%
Range of tuition fees - Please see www.auckland.
ac.nz/internationalfees
Language entry requirements (TOEFL, IELTS
or other language equivalents)
Overall score of 6.5 and all bands 6.0 or better in
IELTS (Higher scores may be required for some
programmes)
The University of Auckland English Language
Academy (ELA) provides high-quality English
language programmes.
Accommodation facilities Student hostels
period. Price range of accommodation starts from
$8,430 per year
Modes of study Full-time, Distance Learning (for
the MTESOL programme only)
Masters, Doctorate, Graduate and Post Graduate
Diplomas
Some popular programmes ofered at
postgraduate level
Biological Sciences, Earth Sciences, Electrical
Engineering, Environmental Science, Gender
and Diversity, International Relations, Mechanical
Engineering, Medicine/Medical Sciences, Politics,
Psychology. Sociology, Urban Planning
Profle
School of Graduate Studies
Graduate Centre, East Wing,
The Clock Tower, 22 Princess Street
Auckland 1142 New Zealand
tel: +64 9 373 7599 ext 81321
fax: +64 9 373 7610
Email: postgradinfo@auckland.ac.nz
Web: www.auckland.ac.nz
Contact
Data
The University of Auckland is New Zealands
leading research-led university and is ranked
82 in the world by the QS World Rankings
of Universities (2011).* Established in 1883,
we provide world-class education to more
than 40,000 students including over 4,700
international students from over 90 countries.
We ofer more than 150 innovative programmes
over a wide range of subject areas in the
following eight faculties and schools: Arts,
Business, Creative Arts & Industries, Education,
Engineering, Law, Medical & Health Sciences
and Science. Here, youll enjoy quality teaching
in a stimulating campus environment right in
the heart of New Zealands largest and most
cosmopolitan city. The convenient location of
the city campus ofers easy access to the citys
shops, markets, cinemas, galleries, public libraries,
entertainment and restaurants.
The University of Auckland is the only New
Zealand member of the prestigious international
consortiums of research-led universities;
Universitas 21, the Association of Pacific Rim
Universities and Worldwide Universities Network
(WUN).
Postgraduate Studies
Investing in postgraduate study at The University
of Auckland not only broadens your academic,
research and employment horizons, it means
you will be valued for your specialised skills and
knowledge. We ofer doctorates in all faculties,
as well as honours and masters degrees, and a
range of graduate and postgraduate diplomas
and certificates.
International PhD students enjoy a wide range
of benefits including paying the same fees as
New Zealand students (NZ$5,782 or US$4,726**
per annum). As an international PhD student,
your dependent children will receive the same
schooling benefits as New Zealand permanent
residents until their final year of high school and
your spouse/partner will be eligible for an open
work permit valid for the duration of your course
of study.
Research
The University of Auckland supports the work
of 12 Research Units, 36 Research Centres and 6
Research Institutes.
The Centres of Research Excellence Fund (CoRE)
was established by the New Zealand Government
in 2001 to encourage world-class research
contributing to New Zealands development. The
University of Auckland is host to four of the seven
Centres of Research Excellence:
The Maurice Wilkins Centre for Molecular
Bio-Discovery
The New Zealand Institute of Mathematics and
its Applications
Nga Pae o te Maramatanga (Horizons of Insight)
The National Institute of Research Excellence for
Mori Development and Advancement
The National Research Centre for Growth and
Development.
The University of Auckland is also a partner in
the Allan Wilson Centre for Molecular Ecology
and Evolution, hosted by Massey University.
As New Zealands only member of Universitas 21,
the Association of Pacific Rim Universities, and the
Worldwide Universities Network, The University
of Auckland maintains over 100 active bi-lateral
exchange agreements with major research
universities around the world.
* QS World University Rankings, 2011
** Exchange rate as at January 2012: NZ$1.00 = US$0.81
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University of
Geneva
16,081
27.38%
number of international students:
36.52%
CHF 500.- per semester
Good French language skills are generally
required.
upport courses for non-native French
speaking students are organized
The University Restaurant and
Accommodation Ofice provides information
about accommodation available to UNIGE
students
Please contact the University Restaurant and
Accommodation Ofice
Profle
Rosanna Barbuto Schenk
Universit de Genve, Relations
Internationales, Uni Mail, Genve, Uni Mail,
Genve, 1211 Genve 4
Tel: +41 22 379 80 83
Fax: +41 22 379 80 80
Email: Rosanna.Barbuto@unige.ch
Web: www.unige.ch/international/
Contact
Data
B
ased on its unique international presence
in Europe, the UNIGE has continuously
strengthened its ties with the international and
non-governmental organizations established
in Geneva, such as the United Nations, the
World Health Organization or the International
Committee of the Red Cross.
The UNIGE is therefore motivated to establish
and expand relations internationally. The
products of these eforts translate into the ability
of recruiting top-level scientists and educators,
attracting the best and brightest students, leading
cutting-edge research initiatives and securing
financial resources to support the mission of the
University. Thanks to these eforts, the Institution
has hosted several Nobel laureates as students,
researchers and/or professors such as the
American physicist Alan Jay Heeger (Nobel Prize
in Chemistry 2000) or Kofi Annan (Nobel Peace
Prize 2001), former Secretary-General of the
United Nations.
Composed of eight faculties and twelve
Interdisciplinary Centres, the UNIGE ofers
280 types of degrees covering an extremely
wide variety of fields. The institution develops
it priorities along nine axes: life sciences,
physical sciences, neurosciences, historical
sciences, environmental sciences, finance and
society, vulnerabilities and ageing, language
and communication science and international
relations and European studies. UNIGE is
host and co-host to six National Centres of
Competence in Research: Frontiers in Genetics,
Materials with Novel Electronic Properties,
Chemical Biology, Afective Sciences, Synaptic
Bases of Mental Diseases and LIVES-Overcoming
vulnerabilities in a life course perspective.
Through its participation in the League of
European Research Universities, the UNIGE,
moreover, stands out as one of the 20 best
research universities in Europe. It is also a
member of other international networks : the
International Forum of Public Universities - which
brings together some twenty universities that are
recognized within their country for the importance
they give to research and their sound contribution
to the development of society - and the Coimbra
Group, an association of long-established
European multidisciplinary universities meeting
high international standards and committed to
creating special academic and cultural ties in
order to promote internationalization, academic
collaboration, excellence in learning and research,
and service to society. The institution proudly
counts amongst its members the Russian
mathematician Stanislav Smirnov, who was
awarded in 2010 the Fields medal for his work on
the mathematical foundations of statistical physics
(finite lattice models). It is also at the UNIGE that
was detected the first exoplanet orbiting a sun-like
star. The Astrophysicists Michel Mayor and Didier
Queloz made this historic discovery in 1995.
UNIGE is active as well in the European Union
Framework Programme for Research and
Technological Development, and regularly
collaborates with institutions such as the European
Molecular Biology Laboratory, the European
Synchrotron Radiation Facility, the European
Southern Observatory, the ESA and the NASA. It
also maintains a privileged connection with the
European Centre for Nuclear Research.
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University of
St.Gallen
Ranked 1
st
by the Financial Times for the
Masters in Strategy and International
Management and 5
th
for the Masters in
Banking and Finance. Accredited by EQUIS
and AACSB.
International Masters programmes of a high
academic standard with strong ties to the
practical world taught in an environment
enhanced by Switzerlands excellent
conditions.
7,000
34%
Range of tuition
Per semester: PhD 725, Masters 1430
Accommodation
Students share apartments or rent small flats
(min. 310 per month).
Living costs:
About 17,000 a year (all included)
Certificate C2 level
For further information please visit the
website: www.admissions.unisg.ch
Modes of study:
Full-time / double degrees
Bachelors, Masters, PhDs, MBAs
Main subjects:
Business, Management, Banking,
Finance, Economics, Marketing,
International Afairs, Law
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University of St.Gallen (HSG)
Dufourstrasse 50
9000 St.Gallen
Switzerland
Tel: +41 (0)71 224 21 11
Email: info@unisg.ch
Web: www.unisg.ch
Contact
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he University of St.Gallen (HSG), Switzerland,
was founded as a Business Academy in
1898. The HSG continues to pursue the goal of
providing its more than 7,000 students with
a practice-oriented education, guided by an
integrative view of management, economics,
law, social sciences and international afairs.
With success: we have constantly been ranked
among the top business schools in Europe:
In the Financial Times Global Masters in
Management Ranking 2011 we are in 1st place
with our Masters in Strategy and International
Management. Accreditations by EQUIS and
AACSB International underline our commitment
to a holistic curriculum that meets the highest
academic standards.
International orientation
The HSG sets great store by international
students and faculty, as well as by the
international orientation of the teaching it
provides. More than 34 per cent of students
come from 80 diferent nations. We are a
member of the CEMS, PIM and APSIA networks.
Students are encouraged to participate in an
exchange at one of our more than 150 partner
universities worldwide. Excellent students have
the possibility of participating in one of the
double degree programmes with renowned
partners: Sciences Po, Paris; ESADE, Barcelona;
Fletcher School, Boston; RSM, Rotterdam; FGV-
EAESP, So Paulo; NTU, Singapore.
Labour market
The Universitys Career Services Center
supports and advises students who are about to
embark on their professional career. On average,
graduates are able to choose from 2.2 job ofers
and have relatively high starting salaries.
Campus & student commitment
The HSG ofers the latest facilities and services
to support individual and collaborative learning.
In addition, we ofer a full spectrum of sports
activities. The attractive location between Lake
Constance and the Swiss Alps makes St.Gallen
an ideal setting for all kinds of leisure activities.
Masters programmes
Information, Media and Technology
Management (taught in German)
Marketing, Services and Communication
Management (English)
Accounting and Finance (German)
Banking and Finance (English)
Strategy and International Management
(English)
Business Management (German)
Economics (English)
Quantitative Economics and Finance (English)
International Afairs and Governance (English)
Law (German)
Law and Economics (German)
International Law (English)
Organization Studies and Cultural Theory
(German)
The Masters programmes are postgraduate
programmes of a consecutive nature, i.e. only
students holding a recognised Bachelors degree
in the same or a similar major are admitted.
Ph.D. Programmes
Management: Accounting (English); Business
Innovation (German); International Business
(English); Strategy and Management (English);
Marketing (German)
Finance (English)
Economics and Finance (English)
International Afairs and Political Economy
(English or German)
Organization Studies and Cultural Theory
(English or German)
Law (German)
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Imperial College London
Imperial College London is a world leading
STEM university, ranked 3rd in Europe and
6th in the world in the 2011-12 QS World
University Rankings
Percentage of graduate students - 43%
Range of tuition
Please see www.imperial.ac.uk/
pgprospectus/whatcanyoustudy
Please see www.imperial.ac.uk/registry/
admissions/pgenglish
graduate students:
Some accommodation available in halls and
help finding private accommodation
From around 91 per week
Modes of study:
Full-time, part-time, locally taught, Joint
degrees
Masters, Doctorate, Research Studentships,
Research Studentships
Main subject areas:
Subjects ofered at postgraduate level
Biological Sciences, Business/Management
Chemical Engineering, Civil/Structural
Engineering, Computing/Information
Technology, Earth Sciences, Economics,
Electronic/Electrical Engineering,
Environmental Studies, Finance/Accounting,
General Engineering/Other Engineering,
Marketing, Mathematics , Mechanical
Engineering, Medicine/Medical Sciences,
Physical Sciences, Zoology
Profle
International Ofice
Imperial College South Kensington Campus
London, SW7 2AZ, UK
Tel: +44 (0)20 7594 8040
Fax: +44 (0) 207 594 8002
Email: international-admissions@
imperial.ac.uk
Web: www.imperial.ac.uk
Contact
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onsistently rated in the top three universities
in the UK and in the top 10 worldwide,
Imperial College London is a world leading STEM
university whose reputation for excellence in
teaching and research attracts students and staf
of the highest international quality. It was ranked
6th in the world in the 2011 QS World University
Rankings.
Innovative research at the College explores the
interface between science, medicine, engineering
and management and delivers practical
solutions that enhance the quality of life and
the environment, underpinned by a dynamic
enterprise culture. Imperials staf are
frequently consulted by government and
departmental committees at both national and
international levels.
Imperials strong links with industry mean that
it receives more research income from industry
than any other UK university, with a large
proportion of its total research funding (>290
million) coming from industrial partners. In
addition, the College receives significant research
funding from private and charitable foundations,
such as a generous donation in February 2007 to
found the Grantham Institute for Climate Change.
Imperial nurtures a can-do entrepreneurial
culture and as a result it has an enormous
amount of intellectual capital. Its technology
transfer ofice, Imperial Innovations, has raised
over 200m to invest and its growing portfolio is
dominated by Imperial companies.
Postgraduate studies
The range of academic disciplines ofered at
Imperial facilitates a high level of interdisciplinary
interaction and innovation between its four
faculties (Engineering, Natural Sciences, Medicine
and the Business School). Imperial currently
provides over 110 taught postgraduate courses
in a wide range of subjects at the forefront of
scientific, engineering, business and medical
research. Programmes on ofer include the MSc
(a mixture of taught courses and research), MRes
(a research-focused Masters designed to prepare
students for doctoral study), PhDs (three or four
years in duration) and MBA from the Business
School. Imperials Graduate School provides
transferable skills courses to help students achieve
their full potential while at the College and beyond.
This programme includes an award-winning
residential course for all new PhD students. The
Graduate School also organises social activities,
guest lectures and research symposia and is
responsible for quality assurance.
Student life
Imperial College Union provides a wide variety
of activities from events put on by its over 250
clubs and societies to quizzes, gigs and carnivals.
The College is located in the heart of one of the
most exciting and cosmopolitan cities in the
world, home to an incredibly diverse range of
people, cultures and religions. The main campus
is in South Kensington, a beautiful area of central
London. Located near to South Kensington
Underground Station with access to the Piccadilly
Line, Circle Line and District Line, the campus is
only 50 minutes away from Heathrow Airport.
With the Natural History Museum, Victoria and
Albert Museum, Science Museum and Hyde
Park nearby, it is within easy reach of the best of
Londons museums, parks, shops, and nightlife.
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Imperial College
Business School
Imperial College Business School ofers
world-class teaching and research and is
ranked 14th in Europe in the Financial Times
European Business Schools Rankings 2011
Research in the Business Schools Innovation
and Entrepreneurship Group has had a
significant efect on global companies, for
example transforming the way in which IBM
and Finmeccanica manage their internal
knowledge capabilities
graduate students as a proportion of
total number of international students
- 80%
Range of tuition
Please see www.imperial.ac.uk/business-
school
Please see www.imperial.ac.uk/business-
school
Language tuition facilities :
We ofer pre-sessional English courses
Modes of study:
Full-time, part-time
Masters, Doctorate, Research Studentships
Subjects ofered at postgraduate level
Business postgraduate programmes
available in Finance, Health, Management,
Marketing
Profle
Recruitment Team
Imperial College Business School, South
Kensington Campus,
London, SW7 2AZ
Tel: +44 (0)207 589 5111
Fax: +44 (0) 207 823 7685
Email: business.school@imperial.ac.uk
Web: www.imperial.ac.uk/business-school
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mperial College Business School is a
world-class business school, at the heart of
Imperial College London, one of the UKs and
worlds leading universities. Its programmes are
demanding but practical, with a quantitative and
research-led approach.
Reputation: The Business School specialises in
developing high-performing managers within
innovation-intensive industries. As part of one of
the top 10 universities in the world, it has the
faculty, the students and the reputation to deliver
the high-calibre business leaders of tomorrow.
Location:The Business School is centrally located
in London, on the doorstep of some of the top
international blue chip companies.
Rankings: Imperial College Business School
features prominently in a wide range of rankings
tables. It is ranked as a global top 10 university
for entrepreneurship, economics and marketing
(Financial Times, 2011).
Entrepreneurial: Imperial College is
renowned for its innovation and its MBA is
consistently ranked in the top 10 worldwide for
entrepreneurship.
Practical: The Business Schools programmes
are constructed in a very practical way using
case studies, group discussions and coursework
to make learning highly relevant for todays
competitive job market, and keep students right
up to date with the latest developments in their
chosen field.
Postgraduate studies
The Business Schools programmes combine
demanding academic standards with hands-on
practice. Current research is an integral part of
teaching, providing a stimulating environment and
a competitive edge for students.
The following postgraduate programmes are
available on a full time basis for one year:
MSc Economics and Strategy for Business NEW
for 2012
MSc Innovation, Entrepreneurship and
Management
MSc International Health Management
MSc Finance
MSc Management
MSc Risk Management and Financial
Engineering
MSc Strategic Marketing
The Imperial MBA
Student life
Imperial College is sited at the very heart of
cultural London and close to the City, the capitals
financial and business hub. This proximity ofers
students at the Business School a unique
opportunity to visit and learn from leading global
organisations. And when youre not studying you
have access to some of the worlds most famous
museums, art galleries, parks and restaurants
which are right on our doorstep in South
Kensington.
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Ranked 27th in the world (QS World
University Rankings, 2011/12), the Sunday
Times University of the Year 2010/11
1. Partnerships with 130 universities around
the world. (Including some split PhD options.
2. Six Global Institutes delivering innovative
teaching and research focussed on
specific regions of the world (Brazil, China,
India,Main Subject areas
Biomedical Sciences, Computer Science,
Cultural Studies, Dentistry, Education,
Electrical Engineering, Geography, History,
Law, Literature, Medicine and related
subjects, Management, Mathematics,
Mechanical Engineering, Nursing,
Pharmacy, Philosophy, Physics, Politics,
Psychiatry, Psychology, Public Policy,
Telecommunications, War Studies
North America, Middle East and Africa).
Total no of students
24,550
as proportion of total student
complement - 41 %
10,462 - 33,725
Kings halls of residences, Liberty Living
and University of London Intercollegiate
residences. 3,152 - 6,045 /academic yr
Modes of study
Full-time, Distance Learning & Joint degrees
Masters, Doctorate(PhD), Graduate
Diplomas, Research Studentships
Profle
The Compass
Kings College London, Strand, London
WC2R 2LS, UK
Tel: 00 44 207 848 7070
Email: prospective@kcl.ac.uk
Web: www.kcl.ac.uk
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ings College London is one of the top
30 universities in the world (2011/12 QS
international world rankings), the Sunday Times
University of the Year 2010/11 and the fourth
oldest in England. A research-led university
based in the heart of London, it has nearly
24,000 students (of whom nearly 10,000 are
graduate students) from 150 countries and
approximately 6,000 employees.
Kings has an outstanding reputation for
providing world-class teaching and cutting-edge
research. In the 2008 Research Assessment
Exercise for British universities, 23 departments
were ranked in the top quartile of British
universities; over half of our academic staf work
in departments that are in the top 10 per cent
in the UK in their field and can thus be classed
as world leading. The College is in the top seven
UK universities for research earnings and has an
overall annual income of nearly 500 million.
Kings has a particularly distinguished reputation
in the humanities, law, the sciences (including a
wide range of health areas such as psychiatry,
medicine, nursing and dentistry) and social
sciences including international afairs. It has
played a major role in many of the advances
that have shaped modern life, such as the
discovery of the structure of DNA and research
that led to the development of radio, television,
mobile phones and radar. It is the largest centre
for the education of healthcare professionals
in Europe; no university has more Medical
Research Council Centres.
Kings College London and Guys and St Thomas,
Kings College Hospital and South London and
Maudsley NHS Foundation Trusts are part of
Kings Health Partners. Kings Health Partners
Academic Health Sciences Centre (AHSC) is a
pioneering global collaboration between one
of the worlds leading research-led universities
and three of Londons most successful NHS
Foundation Trusts, including leading teaching
hospitals and comprehensive mental health
services. For more information, visit the Kings
Health Partners website.
Created specifically to support postgraduate
students, the Kings Graduate School was
founded in 2006 to recognise the central role
postgraduate students play in the life of the
College and in its research culture. The Graduate
School has a number of functions at Kings,
including to help recruit the best students
from around the world; provide scholarships
to academically outstanding students; provide
a wide range of courses and resources that
will help students write better PhDs in a timely
fashion and realise their full personal potential;
provide social events and facilities to allow
postgraduates from diferent disciplines and
Schools to meet each other; make available a
variety of resources to help our postgraduates
travel, deliver papers at conferences and organise
their own training activities and events; and
oversees the quality of the supervision and
training you will be ofered while at Kings.
Kings College London
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Leeds Metropolitan University
29,000
Generally we look for IELTS 6.0 with no
individual skill below 5.5. Some postgraduate
courses may ask for a higher level.
Accommodation
We ofer a wide range of accommodation
both on campus and nearby. (80 - 155 per
week)
Modes of study - Full-time, part time and
distance learning
Graduate Diplomas, Research Studentships,
Main subject areas
Accounting & Finance, Architecture,
Landscape & Design, Civil Engineering &
Construction Management, Computing
& Information Technology, Contemporary
Art & Graphic Design, Cultural Studies,
Economics, Education & Childhood Studies,
English Language Preparation Courses
English Language Study & Teaching, Events
Management, Film, Television & Performing
Arts, Health & Biomedical Sciences,
Hospitality & Tourism Management,
Interactive Media, Games & Animation
Technology, International Business &
Management, International Foundation
Studies, International Relations & Politics,
Law, Marketing & Retailing, MBA,
Music, Sound & Performance Technology,
Public Relations & Journalism, Psychology
& Social Sciences, Quantity Surveying &
Planning, Sport & Exercise Science
Profle
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ounded in 1824 and with more than
100 years of quality teaching behind
it, Leeds Metropolitan University is one of
the most popular universities in the UK and
a real favourite with international students.
International students rated the University best
in the UK for language support, accommodation
quality and learning spaces and second
for International Student Satisfaction in the
International Student Barometer (2010).
All international students receive free English
language support and we ofer a range of
preparatory English language programmes.
Full-time overseas fee-paying students will
be eligible to receive a scholarship of 1,500
upon acceptance of their ofer. This applies to
students joining the first year of a new course.
Award Winning Facilities: Leeds Met has two
main campuses, one in the city centre and one
in Headingley. Our Faculty of Business and
Law are situated in the award-winning Rose
Bowl and our Faculty of Arts, Environment &
Technology are in the inspirational Broadcasting
Place. A mini campus was formed at Headingley
Carnegie Stadium with the opening of the
Carnegie Stand in 2006, the base for sports
performance and sports coaching degree
programmes and the Carnegie Pavilion in 2010
at the world famous Headingley Cricket Ground.
The City of Leeds: Leeds is a welcoming
international city and home to over 4,000
international students from over 100 countries.
It is the second largest employer outside
of London and a major centre for banking,
finance, law, retail and media. It is a multi-faith
and multicultural city, with over 70 languages
spoken. Leeds is located at the centre of the UKs
travel network. Leeds city train station provides
a fast rail service to many historic and vibrant
UK cities, for example: London - 2 hours 20
minutes; Edinburgh - 3 hours 45 minutes; York -
25 minutes; Manchester - 1 hour. Leeds Bradford
International Airport is situated just 8 miles
from the Rose Bowl, with a shuttle bus service
from the airport to Leeds city centre. Prices are
significant lower in Leeds than in London and the
south-east of England.
Professional Links: We passionately believe in
bringing our students into contact with top
professionals. Students are able to attend free
guest lectures, which provide an opportunity for
tomorrows professionals to meet experts from
their chosen field. We work closely in partnership
with employers and professional bodies to
ensure that our courses are in line with the latest
developments in business and the professions
and that employability is top of our agenda.
The Chartered Management Institute (CMI) has
accredited our MBA to three of their prestigious
professional awards - this is a global first for any
MBA programme.
The International Ofice
Bronte Hall, Headingley Campus,
Leeds, LS6 3QW
United Kingdom
Tel: + 44 (0) 113 812 1111
Fax: + 44 1(0) 113 812 1776
Email: internationalofice@leedsmet.ac.uk
Web: www.leedsmet.ac.uk/international
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London Business
School
London Business School was ranked number
one globally for its MBA programme by the
Financial Times in 2009, 2010 and 2011.

Consistently rated a world-leader in faculty
research; recognised as the UKs number
one research institution in the fields of
business and management (RAE, 2008).
160 on the Masters in Management.
number of international students 89%.
The fee for the Masters in Management
commencing in 2012 is 24,720
Language entry requirements TOEFL/IELTS/
CPE/PTE required if undergraduate studies
were not completed in English

Language study available through
student clubs.

Accommodation not provided but places
are available at University of London halls
of residence.
Modes of study
Full-time
Masters
Main subject areas
Business and Management
Profle
Jamie Wright
Senior Recruitment and Admissions
Manager
London Business School, Regents Park,
London, NW1 4SA, UK
Tel: +44 (0)20 7000 7573
Fax: +44 (0)20 7000 7001
Email: mim@london.edu
Web: www.london.edu/mim/
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ondon Business Schools Masters in
Management provides you with the
business knowledge, capabilities and networks
to significantly increase your career choices.
Specifically designed for graduates with less
than one year of full-time postgraduate work
experience, the Masters in Management is a
transformational degree from a top-ranked
business school. Over 12 months, we balance
theory and practical application to provide you
with the foundations for a successful career in
business.
Access to leading international
recruiters
The Masters in Management has been uniquely
developed in consultation with top graduate
recruiters, and the curriculum focuses on the
key skill and knowledge areas that employers
demand. Testament to this is the fact that 96%
of our most recent graduating class secured
employment within three months of graduation.
Gain a balanced perspective on
business
The Masters in Management is a full-time
programme that runs for one year and is taught
over three terms. The structure and curriculum
are designed specifically for students with less
than one year of full-time postgraduate work
experience.
The curriculum encompasses a wide range of
fundamental knowledge and skill areas. These
include:
FinancialTools
Accounting
Economics(microandmacro)
MarketsandMarketing
Strategy
IndividualsandOrganisations
StatisticsandDecisionAnalysis
BusinessandSociety
Increase your career options
Inadditiontotheacademiccontent,the
programme will transform your understanding
of yourself and the career options you are
considering. This is delivered through the
ProfessionalDevelopmentProgrammeandthe
Career Services led Career Skills Programme.

Our community ofers a wealth of networking
opportunities that will continue to benefit you
at each stage of your career. Our 34,000+
alumni lead big organisations, run governments,
transform communities and start new businesses
in over 120 countries.
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London School of Economics and
Political Science
Ranked second in the 2013 Complete
University Guide UK League Table. Highest
UK government social science research
ratings.
Main international achievements in
innovation
LSE is the worlds leading laboratory for the
social sciences, an institution where ideas
are developed, analysed, evaluated and
disseminated around the globe. The School has
produced 16 Nobel Prize winners and 37 world
leaders.
Total no of students 10,000 students
Percentage of graduate students 57%.
Range of tuition fees 8,500 - 26,496
Language entry requirements (TOEFL,
IELTS or other language equivalents)
TOEFL: 100 109 (iBT), IELTS: 6.5 7.5.
Language Centre ofering wide range of
modern languages and English courses.
Accommodation facilities 87% of
postgraduate students now ofered a
place in an LSE hall of residence in central
London.

Accommodation 86.10 - 294 per week
Modes of study Full-time, Part-time, Joint
degrees
Masters, Doctorate, Graduate Diplomas
Main subject areas
Administration, Anthropology, Business/
Management, Communications/Media
Economics, Environmental Studies Gender,
Finance/Accounting Geography, History,
Humanities International Relations/Studies/
Afairs, Law/Legal Studies, Marketing,
Mathematics Philosophy, Politics, Psychology
Public Policy, Sociology/Social Studies Urban
Planning
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The London School of Economics and Political
Science (LSE) is the worlds leading dedicated
social science institution. The School is a place of
genuine intellectual excitement and cutting edge
research carried out by academic experts across
the social sciences.
Founded in 1895, LSE enjoys a global reputation
for academic excellence. All of LSEs teaching
and research is undertaken from a social science
perspective, giving the institution a unique
approach to otherwise common fields. Around
68% of LSEs students, and more than 40% of
its academic staf, originate from outside the
UK. Students are selected for their academic
commitment and ability and the global diversity
of the students and staf ensures that LSEs
education is truly international, both in and out
of the classroom. LSEs academic staf remain
actively engaged in their research. Their expertise
is called upon by governments, companies and
media around the globe and they share their real
world experience with the Schools students.
LSEs location in the heart of London is
fundamental to its identity. It enjoys an
easy interchange of ideas with the external
environment Westminster, the City, the Law
Courts and the media are all on the Schools
doorstep. LSE graduates are found in senior
positions around the world and can command
the highest salaries of all UK graduates. Former
staf and alumni include 16 Nobel Prize winners
in Economics, Peace or Literature, and 37 past or
present world leaders.
LSE ofers over 140 taught postgraduate
programmes across 30 departments or institutes.
As a laboratory of the social sciences, the
Schools academic profile spans a wide range of
disciplines, from accounting to law, management
to urbanisation. In addition to degrees involving
study solely at LSE, there are an increasing
number of postgraduate two-year dual degrees
which provide students with the opportunity to
study both at LSE and at other leading institutions
around the world. Postgraduate research degrees
(MPhil/PhD) are ofered by all of LSEs departments
and institutes. Students are invited to submit
applications that complement the academic
interests of the Schools staf.
LSE makes over 12million of need and merit
based financial aid available to its students
each year. Awards range from a contribution to
tuition fees to full coverage of all expenses and
are usually awarded to students from a certain
country or region or to students on a specific
degree programme.
Student Recruitment Ofice
LSE, Houghton Street, London
WC2A 2AE
UK
Tel: +44 20 7955 6613
Fax: +44 20 7955 6001
Email: stu.rec@lse.ac.uk
Web: lse.ac.uk
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Queen Mary, University
of London
World class reputation and consistently
ranked in the top 20 universities in the UK
and in the top 130 in the world (The World
University Rankings 2011/12).
total number of international students - 27%
Range of tuition - 2,100 - 37,550 (please
see individual course listings)
TOEFL 580-630 (PBT), 237-267 (CBT), 92-
109(IBT); IELTS 6.5-7.5, Depending on subject
graduate students:
Over 2,000 self-catered room on
campus with residences reserved for
postgraduate students.
Modes of study:
Full-time, part-time, distance learning
Graduate Diplomas, Research Studentships
Main subject areas
Biological Sciences, Business/Management
Chemical Engineering, Computing/
Information Technology, Dentistry,
Economics, Electronic/Electrical,
Engineering, Finance/Accounting,
Geography, History, International Relations/
Studies/Afairs, Languages, Law/Legal
Studies, Literature, Mathematics,
Mechanical Engineering, Medicine/
Medical, Sciences, Politics
Profle
International Ofice
Jake Dufin, EU Recruitment Ofice
Mile End Road
London,E1 4NS
Tel +44 (0)20 7882 3066
Fax +44 (0)20 7882 5556
Email international-ofice@qmul.ac.uk
Web: www.qmul.ac.uk
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ueen Mary is one of the largest colleges
of the University of London and one
of the few in London with a fully integrated
teaching, research and residential campus. Our
unique setting gives you the benefits both of a
large campus environment and access to the
countless academic and social opportunities
of London one of the great world cities. The
college has around 17,000 undergraduate and
postgraduate students in over 20 departments
covering business and economics, science and
engineering, law, medicine and dentistry, the arts,
humanities and social sciences. It enrols students
from all over the UK and internationally.
Why study at Queen Mary, University
of London?
Acosmopolitancommunitywithstudents
from over 125 countries
AUniversityofLondondegreerecognisedall
over the world
Abeautifulandfullyintegratedcampussetin
the heart of London
AUKleaderinemployabilityandgraduate
starting salaries
Reputation
Queen Mary has made a strategic commitment
to the highest quality of research. We have
invested in this principle by systematically
recruiting the best academics in their disciplines
from around the world. Following the most recent
ResearchAssessmentExercise(RAE2008),The
Guardian ranked us 11th in the UK for the quality
of our research. Ranked 17th in the UK and 127th
intheworldbytheTimesHigherEducation
WorldRankings(2011),QueenMaryisnowone
of 24 leading UK universities represented by the
Russell Group, which is committed to the very
best research, and an outstanding teaching and
learningexperience.
High-quality learning experience
Queen Mary ofers students a stimulating,
supportiveandhigh-qualitylearningexperience,
with teaching inspired by our world-leading
research. We have also invested more than
250m in new facilities over recent years to
oferourstudentsanexceptionallearning
environment.Alongsidelecturesandseminars,
Queen Mary ofers first class research
and transferable skills training, dedicated
postgraduate-only spaces, and multiple
opportunities to present and discuss your
work both with your peers and at international
conferences. We ofer postgraduate students
teaching and supervision by leading researchers
in their academic fields this makes for a thriving
and inspiring research community.
Student welfare
There is a range of student welfare support
availableoncampus,includingAdviceand
Counselling Services which ofers advice on
immigration and adjusting to student life in the
UK.EachstudentalsohasaPersonalAdviser
withintheiracademicdepartment.Airportpickup
and orientation programmes are ofered to all
students at the start of their studies. The work of
our careers ofice and our strong departmental
links with industry has helped us to achieve our
ranking in the top 10 of UK universities for both
graduate starting salaries and employability.
Queen Mary also boasts a highly active Students
Union with over 100 societies and a wide range
of sports clubs.
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UCL (University College London)
Ranked 7th worldwide (QS World University
Rankings 2011). Outstanding results in the
2008 Research Assessment Exercise.
21 of UCLs staf and former students have
been awarded the Nobel Prize.
Range of tuition - 2,400 37,250
(please see individual course listings)
TOEFL 94-109 (IBT); IELTS 6.5-7.5,
Depending on subject
Language tuition facilities:
The UCL Language Centre www.ucl.ac.uk/
language-centre
Accommodation
Guaranteed for first-year overseas graduate
students who firmly accept their ofer and
meet published deadlines. Most from 95 to
242 per week (please see www.ucl.ac.uk/
prospective-students/accommodation)
Modes of study:
Full-time, part-time
Masters, Doctorate, Graduate Diplomas
Main subjects:
Arts & Humanities, Built Environment,
Brain Sciences, Engineering, Law,
Life Sciences, Mathematics & Physical
Sciences, Medical Sciences,
Population & Health Sciences,
Social & Historical Sciences.
Profle
UCL International Ofice
Gower Street, London
WC1E 6BT, UK
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7679 7765
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7679 3001
Email: international@ucl.ac.uk
Web: www.ucl.ac.uk
Contact
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onsistently recognised as one of the worlds
leading universities and ranked seventh
in the world in the 2011 QS World University
Ranking, UCL is Londons top multidisciplinary
research university with an international
reputation for the quality of its research and
teaching. UCLs excellence extends across all
academic disciplines with subjects spanning
the sciences, engineering, arts and humanities,
social sciences and biomedicine. Its international
research strength was confirmed by the Research
Assessment Exercise of 2008 by the outstanding
results achieved across all ten faculties. The
programmes we ofer reflect the very latest
research and are often taught by academic staf
members who are world-leaders in their fields.
UCL has one of the best staf-student ratios in the
UK and places a strong emphasis on small group
teaching.
A cosmopolitan environment
As well as being dynamic and intellectually
challenging, UCL also provides a very
cosmopolitan and international environment in
which to study. Nearly 40% of our students are
from outside the UK representing 150 diferent
countries. UCL also attracts academic staf
from around the globe and international staf
and students are welcomed for the diferent
perspectives and diversity they bring to teaching
and learning at UCL.
The universitys location on a compact site
in the heart of London ofers outstanding
academic, professional and social benefits. UCL
is surrounded by the greatest concentration of
libraries, museums, archives and professional
bodies in Europe. London also has a wealth of
opportunities for social and leisure activities.
Cutting-edge opportunities
Focused on the translation of research into
solutions for the worlds major problems, UCL
works across the disciplines and with partners
from all over the world. We strive to ensure that
our students can achieve their full potential at
UCL and are equipped not just with academic
knowledge but with other highly valued skills
which are sought by some of the worlds most
prestigious employers. The UCL Careers Service
ofers a full range of specialist support for graduate
students including graduate employer forums
and networking events, a PhD specific fair and
a number of employability skills development
workshops, as well as individual career advice.
UCL ofers a stimulating and richly rewarding
experience for graduate students who want to
study in one of the worlds leading centres of
research and teaching.
The Graduate School
Nearly 10,000 of our students are studying
at graduate level, which is one of the largest
populations of graduate students at any UK
university. UCL ofers an extremely diverse range
of graduate qualifications, from taught Masters
and shorter programmes to MPhils, PhDs and
specialist doctorates.
On entry, all UCL graduate students become
members of the Graduate School which ofers
opportunities that few, if any, UK institutions can
match, with the aim of enhancing the student
experience by ofering the finest environment
for personal and academic development. This
includes free access for graduates to the Skills
Development Programme.
Furthermore, the Graduate School ofers a
number of Research and Masters scholarships to
outstanding students. Details of the full
range of UCL scholarships available for
students can be found on our
website at www.ucl.ac.uk/scholarships.
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University of Kent
Kents standing as the UKs European
University confirms its presence on the
world stage, partnered with over 100
institutions, delivering degrees in England,
Paris, Brussels and Athens.
Kent ofers study based work opportunities
such as the active Law and IT Clinics as
well as graduate skills training as part of its
groundbreaking employability strategy.
19,000 (25% graduates)
11, 230 13,400
IELTS 6.5 7
Centre for English and World Languages
Postgraduate specific apartments on
Canterbury campus
Modes of study
Full-time, Part-time, Locally Taught, Distance
learning, Joint degrees
Graduate diplomas, Research Studentships,
Main subject areas
Law, Business, Architecture, Finance,
Actuarial Science, Computing, Electronic &
Digital Arts, Conservation, Biosciences, Arts
& Humanities
Profle
University of Kent
The Registry
Canterbury, Kent
CT2 7NZ, UK
Tel: 01227 824904
Fax: 01227 823247
Email: intof@kent.ac.uk
Web:www.kent.ac.uk
Contact
Data
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he University of Kent is the UKs European
University and boasts a cosmopolitan,
multinational atmosphere, where research
excellence, first-class teaching and state-of-
the-art facilities provide students with the ideal
environment and the essential tools needed for
advanced study.
The establishment of Kents Graduate School
is a strategic initiative to further enhance the
intellectual development and student experience
of all postgraduates who study and research
at the University.. Based on the Canterbury
campus, the Graduate School is a University-wide
resource developed to support all postgraduate
students on all our campuses, for those on taught
courses as well as research students. The School
provides a strong and supportive infrastructure
for postgraduate students, providing facilities,
training and encouraging intellectual interaction
and social networking opportunities across all
disciplines.
Woolf College is a dynamic focal point on campus
and ofers first-class en-suite accommodation,
which is linked to the main University network.
There is also academic space, including a state-of-
the-art lecture theatre and seminar rooms.

Academic strengths
The University of Kent was ranked 23rd in the
UK in The Guardian University Guide 2013, and
consistently performs well in the National
Student Survey (NSS) for student satisfaction.
Kent has a strong tradition of excellence in
postgraduate training and research, ranked
24th in the UK (top 15%) according to the 2008
Research Assessment Exercise. Kent is amongst
the most research-intensive universities in the
UK; every academic school has been recognised
for producing research that is world-leading or
internationally excellent.
Kent attracts some of the best teaching staf in
the country and, for three years running, National
Teaching Fellowships have been awarded to
academics in recognition of their outstanding
work.. It ofers a range of taught programmes and
research opportunities, including New Route PhDs,
distance learning, and continuing professional
development (CPD) courses across the
humanities, social sciences, medical studies, and
science and technology. Thanks to European links,
there are an increasing number of programmes
ofering dual UK and European qualifications. Kent
is home to high-ranking Schools in Humanities,
Sciences and Social Sciences.

Facilities
Kent has continued to forge worldwide
partnerships, including running exchange
programmes and collaborative research
projects with universities across the world. It has
recently launched a unique range of humanities
programmes at the University of Kent at Paris,
ofering students the opportunity to study in two
beautiful locations: Canterbury and Paris.. The
University of Kent at Brussels is a postgraduate
school specialising in International Studies, with
about 220 students drawn from more than 50
countries. Partnered with two Belgian universities,
it provides students with access to first-class
academic and social facilities in one of the most
picturesque and politically important cities in
Europe.
Student Life
Surrounded by lush, green countryside and
close to the seaside, the University is located in a
thriving area of the country with easy access to
London and mainland Europe.
Kent is one of the safest places to study, with
Canterbury having the lowest crime rate of any
university city in the UK. There are more than
100 student societies.
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Te University of Reading
The 2008 Research Assessment Exercise
recognised over 87% of the universitys
research to be of international standing and
we are a four time winner of the Queens
Anniversary prize for HE.
Total number of students in
advertising institution
16,500
43%
73%
Range of tuition
Typically 5,500 to 19,000 per year

Language and other entry
requirements
6.5-7.0 IELTS or 88-100 TOEFL (iBT)
depending on programme.
Modes of study
Full-time, Part-time, Distance Learning,
Locally Taught, Joint degrees
Sections within self-catered and catered
accommodation specifically reserved for
postgraduate students.
98 to 160 per week
Graduate Diplomas, Research Studentships,
Main subject areas
See www.reading.ac.uk/Study for a full list
of subjects
Profle
Mr Dan Barcroft
Senior Student Recruitment Oficer
University of Reading, PO Box 217
Reading, Berkshire.
RG6 6AH, UK
Tel 0118 378 6554
Email student.recruitment@reading.ac.uk
Website www.reading.ac.uk
Contact
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hoose the University of Reading for your
postgraduate studies and you are promised
a dynamic and stimulating learning environment,
at the forefront of world research. The University
of Reading is ranked as one of the UKs most
research-intensive universities and as one of
the top 1% universities in the world. We enjoy a
world-class reputation for teaching, research and
enterprise.
Our postgraduates are a vital part of University
life, representing almost 30 per cent of our total
student population. In joining them you will
benefit from:
inspiring teaching and innovative research
access to world-class researchers
a wide variety of student-centred teaching
methods, from traditional lectures to
multimedia online tutorials
a highly supportive learning environment
an inclusive, international culture
Postgraduate programmes
You can choose from a wide range of
full- and part-time programmes, from short
professional development courses, through to
postgraduate certificates and PhD programmes.
We are continually broadening the scope of
opportunities, often through partnerships with
other educational organisations and enterprise.
The University enjoys a strong track record in
the arts, humanities, sciences and social sciences.
We specialise in a number of areas where there
are few other national providers. These include
agriculture, business and finance, construction
management, cybernetics, horticulture,
meteorology, real estate and typography.
Our staf
The majority of our academic staf teach in
departments rated 5 or above in the most recent
Research Assessment Exercise. This expertise
combined with the Universitys commitment to
progressive education and our rigorous quality
assurance, keeps our delivery at the cutting
edge. The University is home to a number of
international centres of research excellence.
Postgraduate support
We support world-class teaching with high quality
resources, including:
advanced IT facilities and the Universitys library
containing over 1 million volumes
fully equipped state-of-the-art laboratories
use of electronic media and communication tools
at our Student Access to Independent Learning
suite
online access to study resources through
Blackboard, our virtual learning environment.
Of campus
Reading itself ofers some of the best retail and
entertainment experiences in the Thames Valley.
The Oracle Centre features over 80 shops, 28
bars and restaurants and a 10-screen multiplex.
Other local amenities include the Concert Hall,
outdoor theatre and the Madejski Stadium,
home to premiership football and the London
Irish rugby team. For those preferring country
pursuits, the Chiltern Hills and the River Thames
are close by.
The quality of our teaching and research, world
class facilities and proximity to Heathrow Airport
and London attract many overseas students,
bringing a valuable dimension and energy to
campus life. We make every efort to ensure all
students living away from their home country
receive a warm welcome and the network of
support helps them to settle into university life.
15) Percentage of graduate students as
proportion of total student complement
48%
19) Language tuition facilities See
prospectus for further details.
20) Accommodation facilities for (post)
graduate students Sections within
self-catered and catered accommodation
specifically reserved for postgraduate
students.
21) Price range of accommodation
22) Modes of study (check or delete as
appropriate) in bold below
23) Levels of study and research (check or
delete as appropriate)
24) Main subject areas (check or delete as
appropriate)
NB if the advertiser is a subject specific
school, faculty or department, you may
submit your own list of up to ten subjects
ofered at graduate level
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total number of international students - 40
Tuition fees range from 1,920 to 16,350
depending on the programme
For Masters students, an IELTS overall
score of 7.0 (with a minimum of 6.0 in all
4 components) or equivalent is required.
Some Schools have higher requirements.
St Andrews ELT Centre ofers a range of
courses ideal for beginners, through to
advanced levels.
Accommodation costs range from 2,457
to 8,775
Modes of study
Full-time, Part-time (not international
students), Distance Learning, Locally Taught,
Joint degrees (in some disciplines)
Graduate diplomas, Research Studentships,
Main subject areas
Business and management,
Communications and media, Computing
& information technology, Creative and
Performing Arts, Economics, Environmental
Studies, Health and Para-medical Studies,
Humanities, Languages, Mathematics,
Medicine and Medical Sciences, Psychology,
Physical sciences, Social sciences, Zoology
Profle
Linda Bongiorno
Admissions Administrator (PG)
St Katharines West, 16 The Scores
St Andrews, Fife, KY16 9AX, Scotland
Tel: 01334 463325
Fax: 01334 463330
Email: pgrecruitment@st-andrews.ac.uk
Web: www.st-andrews.ac.uk/admissions/pg/
Contact
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t the University of St Andrews you will
find an exceptional academic tradition,
stimulating student community and helpful
assistance at every level, as you think about
your application and final decision. St Andrews is
Scotlands oldest university, having an academic
tradition reaching back almost six centuries. We
are the third oldest in the English speaking world
after Oxford and Cambridge.
Most recently we were ranked 4th in the UK by
The Guardian University Guide 2013 and 5th in
the UK by The Sunday Times. Our University
continues to rank highly in all league tables for
the quality of our teaching, the depth of our
research, and for our unique student experience.
RAE 2008
The 2008 Research Assessment Exercise (RAE)
rated St Andrews very highly, confirming our
international reputation for academic excellence
across all disciplines. We emerged from RAE
2008 ranked fourteenth in the UK and second
in Scotland for the quality of our research across
Science and the Arts, with 94 per cent of our
research activity described as internationally
recognised, and 60 per cent as world leading/
internationally excellent.
Philosophy was ranked first in the UK and
Physics & Astronomy, German, Film Studies,
Applied Mathematics and Psychology were top in
Scotland in their subject areas. Chemistry (which
submitted jointly with the University of Edinburgh
as EaStCHEM) and French were top equal in
Scotland in their respective categories.
With 92 per cent of our academic staf submitted
for consideration, our University is one of the
most research intensive universities in the UK.
Our Newest Developments
The University has undertaken a most ambitious
project with the construction of a new medical
school at the heart of its science campus. This is a
unique model designed to foster interdisciplinary
collaboration between medics and scientists and
create significant advances in medical research. As
well as this, the second part of the redevelopment
of the main library has begun and it will fully
reopen to students in September 2012.
Tradition
When you choose to study at St Andrews, you
become part of a very cosmopolitan, close-knit
community as well as a strong academic tradition.
Our University is not a campus institution;
we are integrated very closely with the town.
Although some postgraduate students are only
in St Andrews for a year, they are a part of both
a thriving student environment and a dynamic
local community. It doesnt take long to settle in or
make friends here.
We hope that you will apply to study here with
us, and that you will find this profile a useful
introduction to the postgraduate experience on
ofer at St Andrews. We also hope that you will
visit our website and then contact us with any
further questions as you go through the process
of selecting your university and making an
application. Feel free to ask for help with anything,
at any time!
St Andrews
Scotlands First University
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Fordham University
One of Fordham GBAs main objectives is
to increase its population of international
students in order to make graduate studies
truly diverse and global.
Fordham GBA has partnerships with schools
in Belgium, Chile, China, India, South Africa,
Spain and Turkey.
Total number of students - 15189
graduate students - 65%
Range of tuition
Tuition is charged according to price per
credit. One credit is USD $1199
TOEFL iBT score: 100 or more
IELTS score: 6.5 or more
Institute of American Language and Culture
www.fordham.edu/esl, esl@fordham.edu
Modes of study
Full-time, Part-time, Locally Taught, Joint
degrees
Masters, Graduate Certificates
Main subject areas
Subjects ofered at postgraduate level:
Accounting, Business Administration,
Business Analytics, Entrepreneurship,
Finance, Investor Relations, Management
Marketing, Media & Communications,
Taxation
Profle
Fordham University
Graduate School of Business Administration
113 West 60th Street, Suite 616
New York, US 10023
Tel: 1-212-636-6200
Fax: 1-212-636-7076
Email: admissionsgb@fordham.edu
Web: www.bnet.fordham.edu
Contact
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ordham Graduate School of Business
Administration (GBA) ofers a dynamic
educational experience with access to renowned
faculty, a diverse business community,
an international student body and an extensive
alumni network. You can choose from eleven
cutting-edge master programs, as well as
traditional and executive MBA programs, which
enable you to customize a unique graduate
education that meets your individual needs.

Fordhams main campus is located near Lincoln
Center in the heart of New York City, a key
global center of commerce and culture, and
headquarters to leading corporations in finance,
media, fashion and marketing. In addition,
Fordham has a nearby suburban campus in
Westchester, New York, with a state of the art
facility on 32 wooded acres with a full selection of
graduate courses. Students have the option to
move freely between the two campuses, enabling
them to study where they work or live.
In joining Fordham Graduate School of Business
Administration, youll become part of a lifelong
community of students, faculty and alumni who
are truly supportive of your academic work and
future career. Fordham ofers small, collaborative
classes and provides a rich variety of learning
experiences both in and out of the
classroom.

Fordham GBA ofers a full range of graduate MS
programs to choose from:
3 Continent MS in Global Management
Master of Science (MS) in Accounting
Master of Science (MS) in Business Analytics
Master of Science (MS) in Business
Enterprise
Master of Science (MS) in Communications &
Media Management
Master of Science (MS) in Global Finance
Master of Science (MS) in Investor Relations
Master of Science (MS) in Marketing
Intelligence
Master of Science (MS) in Media
Entrepreneurship
Master of Science (MS) in Quantitative
Finance
Master of Science (MS) in Taxation
In addition to the MS degrees, Fordham GBA
ofers the following programs:
MBA with concentrations in Professional
Accounting, Finance, Communications & Media
Management, Information & Communication
Systems, Management Systems, and
Marketing. In addition to the concentration,
you can further specialize your degree with
the following designations: Entrepreneurship,
Global Sustainability, Electronic Business and
International Business.
Executive MBA.
MTA Program: 99 credit dual degree that
combines an MBA in Public Accounting with
an MS in Taxation plus preparation for the CPA
examination.
JD/MBA Joint Degree
Pre-MBA Program
For more information, visit our website at www.
bnet.fordham.edu.
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Hult International
Business School
Hult International Business School is the
worlds only truly global business school and
has been at the forefront of educating global
business leaders since 1964.
Hult is the pioneer of action learning,
integrating classroom teaching with real-
life situations and is ranked the worlds
#1 for International Experience and #3 in
International Buisiness by the Financial
Times (2012).
Percentage of graduate students 95%
Range of tuition
Master Program tuition fees 2012*
32,400 USD/ 23,500 GBP
*At time of printing subject to change
Accommodation
Our Student Services teams will provide
details on sourcing suitable accommodation
close to their preferred campus.
A minimum of TOEFL 90 or IELTS 6.5
Mandarin and Arabic ofered at our Dubai
and Shanghai campuses
Modes of study
Full-time
Masters
Main subject areas
Programs ofered at postgraduate level:
One year Master of International Business,
One year Master of Marketing, One year
Master of Finance, One year Master of Social
Entrepreneurship
Profle
Hult International Business School
Tel: The Americas - + 1 617 746 1990
Tel: Europe - + 44 207 341 8555
Tel: Middle East/Africa - + 971 4 375 3088
Tel: Asia - + 852 2111 2370
Email: postgraduate@hult.edu
Web: www.hult.edu
Contact
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ult International Business School is a top-
ranked business school with operations
in Boston, San Francisco, London, Dubai and
Shanghai, ofering several business-related
degree programs, including Master, MBA, and
Undergraduate degrees.

Why Choose Hult?
Hults student body is 95% international which
creates a unique cross-cultural educational
experience preparing students to excel in an
international environment. And as a testament
to our rigorous academic programs, top-notch
faculty and unique global education, Hult is
ranked #1 for International Experience and 5th for
International Business by the Financial
Times, and is among the Top 50 business schools
in the world and Top 25 in the
U.S. by the Economist.
Hult transforms lives by providing an
exceptionally valuable global education that
brings together people, cultures, and ideas from
all around the world. The School encourages
personal growth, intellectual integrity, global
sensitivity, local engagement, and civic values,
so that students are able to flourish in the global
economy and are empowered to contribute
meaningfully to their business and community.

Unique Global Campus Rotation
Program
An international perspective is crucial to
understanding todays business issues. Hults
Global Rotation Program allows students to gain
critical insights into the worlds key economies
and firsthand international business experience.
In this program you choose a home location
to study the core courses. During the elective
modules you then have the option of rotating
to up to two other campuses. This Global
Rotation Program gives you a unique
perspective on the global economy and
provides the ultimate platform to launch
an international business career.

Practical Learning
The Hult LEAP Method is a hands-on approach
to learning that is at the heart of our curriculum,
culminating in a presentation to the senior
management of leading companies. No other
business school ofers such high-level exposure,
or such an invaluable opportunity to put
classroom theory into practice. We believe that
an education should not take place entirely in
the classroom. Our Action Learning approach
ensures that you have the opportunity to test the
theories that you learn from your professors in
real business situations and our small class size
enables us to include meaningful activities that
put your knowledge to work. Hult Master students
will conduct a project with a real company. You
will use your research, analysis, and management
skills to tackle your clients business needs, giving
you an invaluable opportunity to network with
industry executives and to work closely with
your course classmates.
World Leading Faculty
Hults faculty is also highly global with outstanding
academic credentials combined with real-life
experience. Our professors are specialized in
teaching international managers. Indeed 80 per
cent have extensive world-wide experience, and a
large proportion are active directors of corporations,
consultants, or managers of growth companies.

International Student Body
Selected from a wide range of industries as well
as nationalities, our student body is a talented and
diverse group. With students hailing from over
80 countries and speaking over 105 languages at
Hult, you learn as much from your classmates as
you do from your professors.
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Bocconi. Empowering talent.
As Italys top economics and management university, Universit Bocconi is recognized
by the international business community for its commitment to research. This
dedication to excellence is supported by talented young people from around the world
who come to study in our international programs at the Bachelor, Master, PhD and
Executive levels, both at Bocconi and SDA Bocconi School of Management. They go
on to become members of the Bocconian community, working hard, working well,
contributing to a better world.
BACHELOR AND
MASTER PROGRAMS
contact.unibocconi.it/international
call center: +39 025836.3535
Call by Skype: unibocconi_1
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