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Ángela Mediavilla. Fundación CYD/CYD Foundations
March 22, 2022 11:55 (CET)
In a previous post, we considered how U-Multirank could help...
Montse Álvarez Fundación CYD/CYD Foundation
March 11, 2022 11:45 (CET)
If we take a look at OECD data taken from Education at a Glance 2021...
March 03, 2022 13:30 (CET)
U-Multirank is committed to the values of peaceful international exchange and cooperation...
Ángela Mediavilla, CYD Foundation/Fundación CYD
February 25, 2022 13:00 (CET)
If you have completed your undergraduate studies, you may be interested...
Montse Álvarez. Fundación CYD/CYD Foundation
February 23, 2022 11:00 (CET)
The professions that are likely to be in greatest demand in the years...
Valentin Schinnerl & John Roman
Feb. 08, 2022 12:10 (CET)
What day of the year is more romantic than Valentine's Day?
Melina Diaz, Fundación CYD/CYD Foundation
Jan. 27, 2022 14:50 (CET)
During the public health emergency, which resulted in the total ...
Melina Diaz, Fundación CYD/CYD Foundation
Jan. 10, 2022 13:30 (CET)
It was envisaged 2020 would be a year of action ...
U-Multirank
December 2021 08:22 (CET)
U-Multirank presents its Winter Calendar for 2021 ...
Montserrat Álvarez. Fundación CYD
Dec. 21, 2021 13:21 (CET)
Not only does studying at university give you the opportunity to increase your knowledge and skills ...
Kathrin Müller, U-Multirank
Dec. 15, 2021 13:10 (CET)
One important question you might have before moving to another city for studying is ...
Melina Díaz Christiansen, Fundación CYD
Dec. 08, 2021 11:30 (CET)
As was the case in so many other sectors, the situation of universities ...
Kathrin Müller, U-Multirank
Nov 24, 2021 16:30 (CET)
Diversity plays an important role in higher education...
Melina Díaz Christiansen, Fundación CYD
Nov 10, 2021 12:20 (CET)
There can be no doubt that choosing your degree is an...
Fundación CYD
Nov 04, 2021 13:20 (CET)
Shortly before commemorating the twentieth anniversary of the Bologna...
Valentin Schinnerl & John Roman, U-Multirank
Oct 27, 2021 13:58 (CET)
What comes to mind when you hear, ‘Halloween’? For some, the image of...
John Roman, U-Multirank
Oct 15, 2021 11:46 (CET)
The Global Student Satisfaction Awards are the only student-powered global university overview capturing feedback on life inside and outside the classroom ...
U-Multirank
Sep 21, 2021 10:30 (CET)
Well first off, there’s no such thing as the best university in the world, because what’s best depends on who you are, what you want from your student experience, and ...
Fundación CYD
Jun 29, 2021 10:22 (CET)
It’s that time of year again when students begin to think about their future study plans and come to a decision about what degree to apply for. ...
Valentin Schinnerl and John Roman, U-Multirank
May 10, 2021 16:48 (CET)
In Europe, most people have heard of, participated in or at least know someone who has participated in the Erasmus+ programme ...
Valentin Schinnerl and John Roman, U-Multirank
Jan 28, 2021 15:48 (CET)
The United Kingdom has announced its withdrawal from the Erasmus+ Programme, introducing its own new student exchange programme: The Turing Scheme ...
U-Multirank
December 31, 2020 08:22 (CET)
U-Multirank presents its Winter Calendar for 2020 ...
Valentin Schinnerl and John Roman, U-Multirank
Dec 16, 2020 09:08 (CET)
Basically, one can distinguish between two types of master's degrees: On the one hand there are course-based (courses) and on the other hand research-based (research project) degrees …
Valentin Schinnerl and John Roman, U-Multirank
Nov 18, 2020 12:58 (CET)
One of the most common ways to use university rankings is to create short lists, which can be used to get an overview. Additionally, you can find out which universities do particularly well in your fields of interest …
Valentin Schinnerl and John Roman, U-Multirank
Nov 11, 2020 10:44 (CET)
Mental health is an important, yet often neglected part of our wellbeing. Even with efforts like, World Mental Health Day – a day for global education, sensitisation and awareness against social stigmatisation of people with mental diseases – mental health continues to be an often ‘forgotten’ topic …
Kathrin Mueller, U-Multirank
Nov 03, 2020 15:26 (CET)
Studying at a university requires time. Apart from attending lectures and seminars, successfully studying also involves the preparation and study time at home and the drafting of assignments or theses. Although the exact amount of time needed can vary …
Valentin Schinnerl & John Roman, U-Multirank
Oct 27, 2020 11:06(CET)
It’s that time of year again when the realm between life and death is at its closest. Monsters crawl out of every corner, scarecrows come to life, mysterious murders happen, and everything has only one explanation …
John Roman, U-Multirank
Oct 20, 2020 14:42(CET)
With digital learning and working from home being the new norm during this global pandemic, you might have concerns regarding your online security. COVID-19 has forced universities around the globe to shift to online learning, since its global spread and ...
U-Multirank
Oct 13, 2020 15:27(CET)
The Nobel Prize is a set of annual international awards bestowed in several categories by Swedish and Norwegian institutions in recognition of academic, cultural or scientific advances. The Nobel Prize is awarded by the following institutions for the respective categories ...
John Roman, U-Multirank
Sep 29, 2020 13:27(CET)
Finding student housing while studying abroad can be tricky, especially if you’re not familiar with the city, or if you’re not fluent in the local language ...
Valentin Schinnerl and John Roman, U-Multirank
Sep 23, 2020 12:52(CET)
Online learning may be something you are already familiar with, but for others COVID-19 has forced them into making the switch over from in-person learning ...
U-Multirank
Sep 15, 2020 13:37(CET)
Following the publication of its first Global Survey on the Impact of COVID-19 on Higher Education, the International Association of Universities (IAU) released a new report providing Regional and National Perspectives on the Impact of COVID-19 on Higher Education ...
U-Multirank
Jun 03, 2020 12:05(CET)
We are pleased to announce that the release date for U-Multirank’s annual colleges and universities rankings will be on Tuesday, 09. June at 10:30 CET ...
U-Multirank
May 27, 2020 11:31(CET)
The CYD Foundation today presented the results of the seventh edition of the CYD Ranking, the Spanish ranking that features the highest number of universities...
U-Multirank
April 21, 2020 14:42(CET)
A key consideration for most students is cost. There are usually two areas of cost to think about. Firstly, there’s the money you’ll have to pay the university for your tuition. Secondly, there’s the money you’ll need to support yourself while you’re studying ...
U-Multirank
April 15, 2020 13:22(CET)
Even the hardest working student isn’t likely to study for more than eight hours a day every day. That leaves two-thirds of their time spent doing other things ...
U-Multirank
April 08, 2020 13:42(CET)
Even the hardest working student isn’t likely to study for more than eight hours a day every day. That leaves two-thirds of their time spent doing other things ...
John Roman, U-Multirank
April 02, 2020 18:14 (CET)
As higher education institutions worldwide are forced to adapt due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it becomes evident that digital learning is vital to the continuation of education during this time ...
U-Multirank
March 26, 2020 13:24 (CET)
Some estimates put the number of higher education institutions around the world at around 22,000. In all that number, no two universities are the same ...
John Roman, U-Multirank
March 18, 2020 14:57 (CET)
Based on the latest U-Multirank data, women in engineering have a better chance at a PhD and employment in the university than those in the sciences and maths ...
U-Multirank
March 06, 2020 15:51 (CET)
Based on the latest U-Multirank data, women in engineering have a better chance at a PhD and employment in the university than those in the sciences and maths ...
John Roman, U-Multirank
March 04, 2020 14:50 (CET)
If you are/ have a student – especially one studying abroad this term – you are probably paying extra close attention to news stories about the spread of coronavirus ...
Johnny Rich, PUSH
March 03, 2020 11:26 (CET)
With an estimated 25,000 universities around the world and a virtually infinite number of variables that students could consider about each of them, it’s tempting to think that anything that simplifies the choice must be helpful ...
U-Multirank
February 25, 2020 11:33 (CET)
There are two ways to approach the question of what to study. You can think about what’s the right thing to study for your chosen career. Or you can think about what you enjoy most ...
U-Multirank
February 19, 2020 13:10 (CET)
A teacher can’t teach an empty room. You need to bring yourself to your studies, because you’re at least half the equation. That’s why it’s important to choose a subject you enjoy ...
Lena Heckmann & John Roman, U-Multirank
February 13, 2020 09:01 (CET)
While many couples are celebrating Valentine’s Day today, some are still waiting for Cupid’s arrow to strike. For many Erasmus/ exchange students, Cupid finds them while studying abroad ...
U-Multirank
February 11, 2020 13:01 (CET)
Everyone wants to go to a good university, but it’s impossible to agree on a single definition of ‘good’ for everyone. In fact, any two people will have different preferences and priorities ...
John Roman, U-Multirank
February 05, 2020 10:11 (CET)
Home to both modern parliamentary democracy and the Industrial Revolution, the UK is one of the most popular study destinations for many students around the world ...
Kathrin Mueller & John Roman, U-Multirank
January 28, 2020 13:44 (CET)
For many young people, deciding what to study can feel like an overwhelming decision, as it can play a major factor in the rest of your life ...