A simple guide to higher education in France

What is the difference between a Lycee and a Grande Ecole? Are all degrees taught only in French? Which subjects are popular among international students? Here is your simple guide to French higher education.

What degree will get you a job?

Not sure what to study? Take a look at the traditional options.

How to write a unique law school essay

The essay shouldn’t necessarily be a “Here is why I want to be a lawyer essay,” but there should be some indication as to why you are interested in a legal career. Tell the admissions committee something about yourself and your life. Use prose to draw readers in and keep them interested, says Derek Meeker, a senior law school consultant.

A simple guide to the higher education system in Germany

What’s the difference between a ‘university’ and a ‘university of applied science’? Can international students get scholarships? Do you need to know German? Do you need to take the GRE?

Book Review: If it Does Not Fit, Must you Acquit?

Ever dreamed of becoming a lawyer – or at least learning about the U.S. legal system? Well here's a funny way to start.

Transfer to Hofstra University - a move in the right direction

Hofstra considers transfer candidates on a rolling basis, and encourages prospective students to apply early, especially if they are interested in campus housing and scholarships. It offers comprehensive academic advisement before course registration and throughout the Hofstra experience

Ambedkar Abroad: A Tale of Opportunity, Brilliance and Grit

B.R. Ambedkar was given a rare opportunity which most Indian students depend on, even today – a scholarship to study abroad. He went on to make the most of it, excelling at the best universities in the US and the UK. Here is a brief account of his student life and how it made him the man he became.

Jagdish Bhagwati: The World's Preeminent Free Trade Evangelist

The Columbia University economics professor’s path-breaking work on trade and welfare has been the staple of generations of graduate and undergraduate students.

Book Review: Law School Confidential

This book is a top-notch guide to navigating the U.S. law school application process and provides a realistic picture of the day-to-day grind of law school.

5 Questions with Prof. Dixon of The University of Auckland

Prof. Jenny Dixon, Vice-Chancellor (Strategic Engagement) of the University of Auckland, in conversations with BrainGain magazine.