The University of Oxford will be increasing bursaries given to students from low-income backgrounds, in an aim to increase inclusivity.

From 2020, students from low-income backgrounds could be receiving up to £5,000 per year in non-repayable bursaries. The decision came after the university expressed the importance of attracting students from “under-represented and disadvantaged backgrounds”.

Last year, leading British universities Oxford and Cambridge were accused of being socially exclusive and failing to recruit eligible students from English state schools.

In December, the University of Oxford issued a statement saying that it was “very aware” that it “must work harder”.

Currently, the university provides 25 percent of its students with approximately £8m’s worth of financial support, though students who are eligible for the Moritz-Heyman Scholarship will start receiving more funds than the current £3,700 bursary.

Students whose parents or guardians earn up to £27,500 are presently receiving between £3,700 and £1,700 – a figure that will also increase to between £5,000 and £4,200 in 2020.  

Oxbridge ‘over-recruits’ from private schools in shocking numbers

Amid claims that Oxford and Cambridge are ‘too socially exclusive’, the Sutton Trust mobility charity says that leading universities are attracting a limited range of talent. New research by the charity has revealed that Oxford and Cambridge universities are enrolling more students from eight top schools than almost 3,000 other English state schools put together.

The study observed Oxbridge admissions between 2015 and 2017, and found that mostly private schools, with a couple of top-performing state schools and colleges, disproportionately dominated the number of places awarded.  

Trust founder Sir Peter Lampl said all young people needed a “fair chance”, after the study had shown that pupils from eight schools filled 1,310 Oxford and Cambridge places over the three years, in comparison with 1,220 from 2,900 other schools.

Last year, Labour MP David Lammy launched an attack on the University of Oxford following a report which revealed that just 11 percent of new undergraduates to the university in 2017 were from disadvantaged backgrounds, with white British applicants being twice as likely to be accepted than their black counterparts.

Oxford representatives put the findings down to the applications the university received, with Samina Khan, director of undergraduate admissions stating that, “We are not getting the right number of black people with the talent to apply to us.”

Oxford’s Student Union also stressed a belief that “there are large and unacceptable attainment gaps in schools, which greatly disadvantage black pupils and those from low-income backgrounds, among other under-represented groups”.    

Oxford doing all they can to “support undergraduates from under-represented and disadvantaged backgrounds”

Dr Jane Gover, the university’s director of student fees and funding, said that “there’s been really strong feedback” from Oxford students who wish to receive more “upfront funding to help them in their time as a student”, adding that it’s the sole reason they’re “increasing those funding levels”.

She also states that: "This is a really huge part of the university work to attract and support undergraduates from under-represented and disadvantaged backgrounds.

“We don’t want to see students being put off because they’re worried about the cost of living, or their ability to engage with university life.”

Last year, Oxford also announced it was expanding a program of spring and summer schools targeted specifically at academically talented students from disadvantaged backgrounds.

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Choosing a business course is one of the most important decisions you will make in your career, both in terms of what you will learn and the opportunities it will generate throughout your working life, so you should come at it fully informed and prepared.

WMG (formerly Warwick Manufacturing Group) is an academic department at the University of Warwick, with teaching embedded in industry. WMG’s postgraduate courses have been designed to meet the needs and requirements of global industry, while placing an emphasis on innovation and a creative learning environment, so there’s nobody better to speak to for useful tips on how to ensure you end up on a master’s in management program which will boost your career prospects and challenge you intellectually. Here’s what they had to say.

Consult QS rankings and consider location

While university league tables don’t paint the full picture, they can be a useful resource to get a sense of a university’s reputation and how they compare to other institutions.

The University of Warwick, for example, was named in the UK’s top ten universities and was one of the world’s top 60 universities in the QS World University Rankings 2019. It’s position is no fluke either; it’s climbed 10 places globally since 2014.

The city you’ll live in while you study should also be considered, and our QS Best Student Cities ranking enables you to get a sense of how cities compare and the opportunities they offer.

Coventry, for example, which is north of the University of Warwick’s 700-acre campus, was ranked 44th in the latest QS Best Student Cities ranking. Situated in the West Midlands, 6.4 percent of Coventry’s population are students, ensuring you’ll be surrounded by like-minded young people. Of the number of total enrolments, 41 percent are international students, which means campus has a real multicultural feel.

Ensure you choose a program with industry application

You can learn all of the theory in the world, but it will never be able to replicate the experience of having direct contact with industry. Employers are looking for graduates who already possess an understanding of how different aspects of a business work together, and that’s not something you’ll learn in a lecture hall.

WMG students at the University of Warwick benefit from master’s programs with industry relevance which are designed to give you the skills and confidence in the world of work to make effective decisions and manage people. Plus, their lecturers enter the classroom with industry expertise which enables them to keep their teaching relevant to the modern workplace.

Sybella studied Management for Business Excellence at the university, a program which is notably rich in applied exercises and research-based projects. She says: "The practical focus of the course was something I noticed right from the first module. It wasn’t just theoretical learning. The group exercises and simulations meant you could put the theory to work and solve actual business issues. That way, you don’t just absorb information, but find out how to apply it, which is extremely valuable."

Is the learning environment and curriculum right for you?

While all master’s in management degrees ultimately aim to train candidates for the same types of leadership roles, each one will be organised differently, both in terms of its syllabus and the teaching style.

The University of Warwick’s MSc in Management for Business Excellence has a distinctive learning style which focuses on training students to develop critical autonomy and achieve deep learning.

Taught with the WMG department, the course makes use of an e-learning website with interactive content, as well as tutorials, seminars and applied exercises to encourage candidates to think critically and assume responsibility for their own learning.

The MSc covers every aspect of business you would expect a management course to cover, such as financial analysis and control systems, organization, people and performance, leadership and robust decision making.

Talk to faculty, alumni and current students

Of course, one of the best places to gather information about a particular course is from people who’ve already studied it, and a quick search on LinkedIn and Twitter will produce dozens of names of professionals who have attended courses you’re interested in.

It can feel intimidating to email a complete stranger out of the blue, but the feeling wears off once you’ve contacted a few people this way. Try to find profiles of people who are a bit more senior and who you have a connection to - no matter how tenuous. For example, it might be they have attended the same university as you or work for a company you’re interested in joining.

Contact alumni with a short message on Linkedin, something along the lines of: “Dear Jane Smith, I noticed that you’re an alumni of WMG at the University of Warwick and I’m interested in applying to their MSc in Management for Business Excellence. I was wondering if I could ask you a few questions about your experience there. Please let me know if you are interested. Regards.”

Or, you can contact the department or the university directly, and they’ll be happy to put you in touch with alumni.

Don’t be afraid to ask direct questions about what your contact feels the course has brought them and their career trajectory, and treat every coffee meetup as a networking opportunity.

It’s also worth getting in touch with faculty and current students. To do this, you can sign up for open days aimed at prospective students on campus to get a sense of student life there and meet with faculty. The University of Warwick organises regular campus visits and talks for postgraduate students.

Included in the QS World University Rankings by Subject is a ranking of the world’s top universities for business and management, and this year’s has been extended to feature over 500 prestigious institutions in this field.

Read on for an overview of the top universities for business and management in each world region, as well as a look at the top 10, or click here to view the full interactive table.

Top business schools in the US & Canada

Of the more than 500 institutions in the business school ranking, over 20 percent (102) of them are located in the US. Outside of the top 10 above, there are 10 more US business schools in the global top 50 for this subject, including University of California, Berkeley (UCB) (ranked 12^th), Northwestern University (joint 13^th), the University of Chicago (17^th) and Columbia University (18^th).

18 more of the world’s top universities for business can be found in Canada, with the University of Toronto and the University of British Columbia both continuing to claim spots in the global top 50, in 40^th and 46^th places respectively. Three more Canadian universities are featured in the 51-100 range, including McGill University.

Top business schools in Europe

Europe also has no shortage of prestigious business schools to choose from, with the UK home to an impressive 58 entrants.

Spain and Germany are the next best-represented European locations, with 19 top universities for business each – Spain has two entrants in the top 50, Universitat Ramon Llull (ranked 25^th) and the University of Navarra (31^st), while Germany’s highest ranked schools are Universität Mannheim (47^th) and the Technical University of Munich (51-100).

France is home to 12 of the world’s top universities for business, including three in the top 50. As well as INSEAD in second place, these are HEC Paris School of Management (11^th) and ESSEC Business School, which climbed from 51-100 to 37^th place.

Also with 12 entrants is Italy, which also claims one of the top 10 spots with Bocconi University in joint eighth, while Politecnico di Milano continues to rank 51-100.

The Netherlands has 11 top business schools in the ranking, with Erasmus University Rotterdam up nine places to rank 21^st, while Tilburg University climbed from 101-150 to 51-100 this year.

Ireland, Russia and Switzerland each have seven entrants in the business school ranking – of these, Switzerland’s University of St.Gallen (HSG) is the highest ranked (up 11 places this year to rank 34^th), while Ireland’s University College Dublin (UCD) and Russia’s National Research University Higher School of Economics (HSE University) both come in the 101-150 range, the latter climbing from 151-200. 

Belgium and Sweden have six top universities for business each, including one each in the 51-100 range: KU Leuven and Stockholm School of Economics.

Meanwhile Denmark, Austria and Portugal each have top business schools,  including Denmark’s Copenhagen Business School in 15^th place, while WU (Vienna University of Economics and Business) climbed from 51-100 to 38^th place in the 2019 ranking.

Finland, Norway and Greece each claim four representatives in the business school ranking, with Finland’s Aalto University and Norway’s BI Norwegian Business School both in the top 100, while Greece’s Athens University of Economics and Business went up from 151-200 to rank in the top 150.

Finally, Lithuania and Poland have three entrants each, Estonia has two, and Romania and Slovenia are new to the ranking this year with one entrant each. Of these locations, Lithuania is home to the highest ranked business school, with Vilnius Gediminas Technical University climbing from 201-250 to 101-150 this year.

Top business schools in Asia

Heading to Asia, you’ll find the largest number of top universities for business in China, including four in the global top 50: Peking University (32^nd), Tsinghua University (39^th), Shanghai Jiao Tong University (45^th) and Fudan University (joint 50^th).

India and Japan each have 14 top business schools in the ranking, with India’s Indian Institute of Management (IIM) - Bangalore climbing from 101-150 to 51-100 this year to rank alongside the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) - Ahmedabad, while three Japanese schools are in the top 100, including the University of Tokyo .

Heading to South Korea, you’ll find 12 more top universities for business and management, including two in the top 50: Seoul National University (33^rd) and Korea University (joint 50^th). Meanwhile Taiwan has 11 entrants, led by National Taiwan University (NTU) in the 51-100 range.

Malaysia’s nine representatives also include a top-100 entry, Universiti Malaya (UM), while Hong Kong is home to seven top business schools, all but two of which are in the top 100. Its highest ranked university for business continues to be the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology in 16^th place.

Singapore also does well, with all but one of its four entrants in the top 50. National University of Singapore (NUS) continues to be its top business school, up two spots to rank joint 13^th.

Lastly, Indonesia, Pakistan and the Philippines have two representatives in the business school ranking each, while Bangladesh and Macau are both new to the ranking with one school each. Of these study destinations, Indonesia has the strongest institutions for this subject, with both ranked 251-300.

Top business schools in Australia & New Zealand

Heading to Oceania, Australia now has 24 institutions ranked among the world’s best for business and management. Four of these are featured in the global top 50: the University of Melbourne leads the way in 20^th place, closely followed by the University of New South Wales (UNSW) (26^th), Monash University (36^th) and the University of Sydney (42^nd). 

Seven more top universities for business and management can be found in New Zealand, led by the  University of Auckland at 51-100.

Top business schools in Latin America

21 more of the world’s best institutions for this field can be found in Latin America, with six of these found in Colombia, including Universidad de los Andes, up from 101-150 to place within the top 100 this year for business.

Chile is home to five top business schools, led by Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile (UC) at 51-100, while Brazil and Mexico each have four top universities for business, with Mexico’s Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey also placing in the top 100.

 Finally, Argentina and Peru each have one entrant in the business school ranking.

Top business schools in Africa & the Middle East

Back across the Atlantic, Turkey is home to the most entrants in the business school ranking in the Middle East (five) – all new this year and including Bilkent University in the 251-300 range.

Israel and South Africa each have four top universities for business, with South Africa’s University of Cape Town leading at 201-250.

Saudi Arabia has three entrants, while the United Arab Emirates has two and Jordan, Oman and Qatar are all new to the business school ranking with one institution each. Of these countries, the highest ranked university is the American University of Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates, up from 251-300 to rank 201-250 for business.

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If you’re looking to study law, you may be finding it difficult to choose between the many thousands of prestigious law schools available around the world. Luckily, our latest law school ranking, one of the 43 subjects covered by the QS World University Rankings by Subject, should be able to help, showcasing the 300 strongest institutions for this field.

Read on to get an overview of the top universities for law in each world region, starting with a look at the top 10, or click here to view the full ranking.

Top law schools in the US & Canada

Of the 300 institutions featured in the ranking, 50 are found in the US, including 14 in the top 50. Outside of the top 10 above, other excellent law schools in the US include the University of Chicago (ranked 11^th), Georgetown University (17^th), University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) (joint 23^rd) and the University of Michigan (27^th).

Heading north to Canada, there are 13 Canadian universities in this year’s law school ranking, including three in the global top 50: the University of Toronto (20^th), McGill University (22^nd) and the University of British Colombia (joint 37^th).

Top law schools in Europe

There are a whopping 141 European universities in the law school ranking, with the UK featuring most prominently with 34 entries. After the top 10, the UK’s strongest institutions for law are UCL (University College London) (joint 15^th), King’s College London (19^th), the University of Edinburgh (29^th), Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) (32^nd) and Durham University (joint 48^th).

Next up in terms of numbers is Italy, with 15 top law schools, including three ranked 51-100: the European University Institute, Sapienza University of Rome and Alma Mater Studiorum - University of Bologna.

14 more of the world’s best institutions for law can be found in Germany, including two in the top 50: Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (joint 35^th) and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin (42^nd).

Heading to Spain, 13 institutions are included among the world’s best for law, comprising Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M) and Complutense University of Madrid in the top 100.

France meanwhile is home to nine top universities for law, including Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne in 25^th place, up five spots from last year.

The Netherlands has entrants in the law school ranking, with Leiden University and the University of Amsterdam both boasting top 50 spots (in 26^th and joint 40^th places, respectively).

Switzerland is next with eight representatives in the ranking, including ETH Zurich - Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, which climbed from 101-150 to 51-100, while Belgium has seven top law schools, led by KU Leuven, which went up five positions to rank joint 37^th.

Of Ireland’s five entries, Trinity College Dublin and University College Dublin each claim top 100 positions, while Russia claims four representatives in the law school ranking, with Lomonosov Moscow State University leading the way at 51-100.

Looking at Scandinavia, there are three top law schools in Sweden, and two each in Denmark, Finland and Norway. Of these, the highest-ranked is Norway’s University of Oslo, ranked 51-100 for law.

Elsewhere, Austria, Poland, Portugal and Greece each have two universities ranked among the top 200 for law, while Hungary, Estonia, Luxembourg, the Czech Republic, Lithuania and Slovenia have one each. Of these, the highest ranked is Austria’s University of Vienna in the 51-100 range.

Top law schools in Asia

Of the 42 Asian universities in the ranking, 14 are found in China, including Peking University and Tsinghua University in the top 50 at joint 23^rd and 28^th respectively.

A further six of the world’s best institutions for law are found in South Korea, with Seoul National University up six places to rank joint 33^rd. Also with six entries is Japan, with University of Tokyo and Kyoto University both in the global top 50.

National Taiwan University (NTU) is the strongest of Taiwan’s four entrants at joint 46^th, while National University of Singapore (NUS) continues to be the top performer of Singapore’s three entrants at 13^th place.

Also with three representatives in the law school ranking is Hong Kong, including the University of Hong Kong in 18^th place, while the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) is 39^th. A further two top universities for law are located in Malaysia.

And finally, Kazakhstan and Thailand are both new to the law school ranking this year, the latter with two entries.

Top law schools in Latin America

Latin America is represented by 25 institutions in the law school ranking, with Chile boasting the most entrants at eight, including the highest-ranked university for this subject in the region - Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile (up four places to rank joint 40^th).

Brazil and Colombia each host six of the world’s top law schools, with Brazil’s Universidade de São Paulo up five places to rank 45^th for law, while Colombia’s top entry is Universidad de Los Andes Colombia, ranked in the 51-100 range.

Argentina and Mexico have two representatives each, including one in the top 50: Universidad de Buenos Aires for Argentina (ranked joint 50^th) and Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM) for Mexico (ranked joint 48^th). And finally, Peru has one entrant in the law school ranking: Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú (ranked 101-150).

Top law schools in Australia and New Zealand

19 more of the world’s top universities for law and legal studies can be found down under in Australia, including six in the top 50. After the University of Melbourne in the top 10, these are he University of Sydney (12^th), the University of New South Wales (UNSW) (14^th), Australian National University (ANU) (joint 15^th), Monash University (31^st), and the University of Queensland (UQ) (43^rd).

Meanwhile, New Zealand is home to four more of the world’s top universities for law, led by the University of Auckland in 44^th place.

Top law schools in Africa & the Middle East

And finally, looking firstly at Africa, South Africa has four representatives in the law school ranking, with the University of Cape Town continuing to lead the way at 101-150 (down from 51-100 last year). To the north, Egypt is home to one top law school, Cairo University, ranked in the 201-250 range.

And finally, Israel has two entrants in the ranking, led by the Hebrew University of Jerusalem in the 101-150 range.

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The QS World University Rankings by Subject 2019, released today, includes a ranking of the 600 (extended from 500) top universities around the world for computer science, based on a methodology which includes academic reputation, research impact and other factors.

If you want to study computer science in the US, you’re spoilt for choice, with 109 US universities featuring in the 2019 table. Read on as we count down the study destination’s top 10, all of which make the global top 20.

10. New York University (NYU)

Up an impressive 13 spots to rank 20^th in this year’s computer science ranking, New York University (NYU) is one of the highest ranked universities in New York City, and receives a very high score for the ‘citations per paper’ indicator, a measure of research impact.

NYU has been associated with 37 Nobel Laureates and seven Turing Award winners, as well as a large number of inventions and discoveries, ranging from defibrillators, pacemakers, television, cordless telephones, contact lenses and many more.

9. Columbia University

Also based in New York, Columbia University climbed six places this year to rank joint 18^th for computer science alongside China’s Peking University. Like NYU, it gains its best score in the citations per paper indicator, and is well known as a center of important research. It benefits from its location in the huge metropolis of New York City and aims to attract a diverse student body and faculty.  One of the most selective US universities, Columbia counts 38 billionaires among its alumni.

8. University of Washington

Ranked 17^th for computer science this year and eighth in the US, the University of Washington receives high scores for both citations per paper and the ‘H-index’, another measure of research impact. The university’s Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science & Engineering, which opened its doors in 2003, is a state-of-the-art, 85,000 square-foot facility which cost $72 million. Computer science is one of the most popular majors at Washington, but admission is highly competitive, with only a third of undergraduate applicants successful.

=7. University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)

The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) is ranked joint 13^th with Princeton University this year and earns its strongest score in the citations per paper category of the computer science ranking. UCLA is known for being the birthplace of the Internet, as nearly 50 years ago in October 1969 a team from the university sent the very first message over the ARPANET, an early computer network which formed the basis for the Internet.

=7. Princeton University

Next in our look at the top computer science schools in the US is Princeton University, down slightly this year at joint 13^th. An Ivy League university, Princeton achieves a near-perfect score for citations per faculty member as well as a high score for the H-index. Its Department of Computer Science within the School of Engineering and Applied Science has educated numerous notable figures such as the ‘father of computer science’ Alan Turing, Amazon CEO and founder Jeff Bezos, and Google executive Eric Schmidt.

5. Harvard University

Harvard University is ranked seventh among the world’s top computer science schools and may be an ideal choice if you’re concerned about your chosen university’s reputation among graduate employers, as it receives a consistently perfect score in the employer reputation indicator. Its John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences is involved in ground-breaking research to tackle some of the fundamental problems in science and engineering, and will open a new state-of-the-art expanded campus in Allston in 2020.

4. University of California, Berkeley (UCB)

Ranked fourth both in the US and globally in the computer science ranking, the University of California, Berkeley (UCB) offers two flexible, highly selective undergraduate programs, including the Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering & Computer Sciences (EECS), which combines the fundamentals of electrical engineering and computer science in one major. The other option, a Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science, gives students the flexibility to explore other fields of interest. 

3. Carnegie Mellon University

Carnegie Mellon University is ranked third in the world and among the top computer science schools in the US this year, once again achieving a perfect score in the academic reputation category. It’s another school known for being a center of many discoveries and innovations in this field, such as the first Wi-Fi network (created on campus in 1993), several of the first artificial intelligence software programs and programming languages, and Navlab, the first autonomous car program.

2. Stanford University

Although many of the top computer science schools featured in this list have claimed impressive scores in the citations per faculty and/or H-index indicators (both measures of research impact), none of them can overtake Stanford University, which achieved perfect scores for both.

Founded in 1965, Stanford’s Computer Science Department is unique for its location in Silicon Valley, as well as its impressive cohort of successful alumni, such as the founders or co-founders of Netflix, Google, YouTube, Instagram and WhatsApp.

1. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

And finally, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) continues to be the world leader in this year’s computer science ranking (as well as claiming the overall number one spot in the QS World University Rankings® for seven years in a row).

Students at MIT’s School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science benefit from a vast range of programs and resources, including the Advanced Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (SuperUROP), the EECS Communication Lab, the 6-A MEng Thesis Program, and more. Like Stanford, its alumni includes the founders of household names such as Buzzfeed, DropBox, Intel, HuffPost and Hewlett-Packard.

Other top universities in the US for computer science

Of course, there are dozens more top computer science schools in the US, with 10 more institutions ranked among the global top 50, including Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) (24^th), Cornell University (25^th), California Institute of Technology (Caltech) (joint 29^th) and the University of Texas at Austin (also ranked joint 29^th).

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If you’re a Pakistani student in need of funding to study abroad, you’re in luck – there’s a wide range of international scholarships available to study in some of the world’s most popular study destinations, including the UK, the US and Canada.

See below for a range of current options specifically aimed at Pakistani students. If none of these suit you, you can find many more scholarships here, and you could also read our complete guide on how to find scholarships to study abroad, available exclusively for registered users.

Multiple-country scholarships:

• Higher Education Commission (HEC) Pakistan – Government scholarships, mostly at graduate level, to study abroad in a range of countries such as the US, the UK, Australia, Germany, France and more.  
• The Asia Foundation Development Fellows program – A learning program for Asian students to enhance their leadership skills and international exposure by studying in Asia and the US.
• The Punjab Educational Endowment Fund (PEEF) PhD Foreign Scholarships – Scholarships for Pakistani students to study a PhD at any of the top 50 universities in the QS World University Rankings®, covering tuition fees, room and board, airfare and health insurance. You must be no older than 35 and meet the other eligibility requirements.

To study in the UK:

• Anne Marie Schimmel Scholarship – A scholarship for a Pakistani woman to study a master’s in any subject in the UK, with the commitment to return to Pakistan to make a genuine contribution in their chosen field.
• Brunel University London – As well as offering scholarships to all international students, Brunel University London offers country-specific scholarships for Pakistani students at all study levels.
• CELFS Academic Achievement Scholarship at the University of Bristol – A scholarship for Pakistani students studying at the International Foundation Program at the Centre for English Languages and Foundation Studies (CELFS) who progress to an undergraduate program at the University of Bristol.
• Charles Wallace Pakistan Trust Scholarships – A UK charity offering scholarships to study in the UK to Pakistani doctoral students, graduate researchers or visiting fellows.
• Scotland Saltire Scholarships – International scholarships for Pakistani students to study at any university in Scotland at all study levels in various universities. The scholarships are targeted at the priority sectors of creative industries, life sciences, technology, financial services and renewable and clean energy.
• The Bestway Foundation Scholarship at the University of Kent – Postgraduate scholarships for Pakistani students to study a full-time program in science, technology, engineering or math. All applicants with an offer will be automatically considered.
• University of Birmingham Scholarships for Pakistani Students – A variety of part-fee scholarships are available to Pakistani students, at both undergraduate and postgraduate level, such as the Success Factor Pakistan Outstanding Achievement Scholarships for undergraduates commencing their studies in September 2019.
• University of Sheffield – A range of undergraduate and graduate scholarships for Pakistani students to study in the UK at the University of Sheffield.
• University of Sussex Pakistan Scholarships – A scholarship for a Pakistani student to study any full-time taught master’s program at the University of Sussex and to receive a £3,000 (US$3,900) tuition fee reduction. The application deadline is 1 August 2019 23:59 (GMT).

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To study in the US and Canada:

• Golden Gate University Bita Daryabari Scholarship – A scholarship for female Middle Eastern students, including students from Pakistan, to study an MBA at Golden Gate University in San Francisco.
• United States Educational Foundation in Pakistan (USEFP) – A range of fellowships for Pakistani students to study in the US at all study levels. You’ll need a strong level of academic achievement, and to be under 25 if applying for the Global Undergraduate Program.
• Queen’s University Mehran Bibi Sheikh Memorial Entrance Scholarship – A scholarship awarded based on academic excellence, with preference given to Pakistani students. The university offers more international scholarships, able to browse on the same page.

View more scholarships to study in the US and Canada >

To study in Australia:

• Griffith University International Student Excellence Scholarship – Undergraduate and graduate scholarships for high-achieving Nepalese or Pakistani students to study at Griffith University in Queensland, Australia.
• University of Wollongong International Scholarships – Students from Pakistan are among those eligible for the university’s international scholarships, including the 2019 UOW Sydney Business School Bursary Scheme, to study a master’s in business.

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To study in Germany:

• DAAD Scholarship Database - A range of scholarships for Pakistani students to study in Germany, offered by the DAAD and other sources.

View more scholarships to study in Germany >

To study in Asia:

• The Project for Human Resource Development Scholarship by Japanese Grant Aid (JDS) – 18 scholarships are available for Pakistani students to study a master’s degree in English at an eligible Japanese university. (The 2018 process is closed, please check back for the 2019 round).

This article was originally published in October 2017. It was updated in February 2019.

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When you think of famous financial districts, Wall Street, or perhaps the City of London, are likely to be the first to spring to mind. But with the plight of Brexit unlikely to end any time soon, France is expected to leapfrog the UK and become Europe’s second largest economy, according to a report by the Centre for Economics and Business Research (CEBR) in the Evening Standard.

France’s flourishing financial hub also makes for a promising future for the country, meaning students around the world are now looking to France as a destination to study a master’s in finance. We’ve listed below four more reasons why you should consider studying in France when it comes to pursuing a master’s in finance.

It’s renowned for its prestigious higher education system

Home to some of the world’s most remarkable universities and outstanding business schools, it’s no wonder France is the fourth most popular study destination in the world.

French business schools in particular are held in high regard, as are their world-class degree programs. Ranked third in France is the MSc in Finance at emlyon business school, according to the QS World University Rankings: Masters in Finance Rankings 2021.

In this 18-month full-time MSc program, students learn how to succeed in the world of international finance as they study specializations such as investment banking and corporate finance, strategic analysis, as well as financial communication with investor relations.

It’s home to some of the best student cities in the world

Studying abroad opens up many doors, both academically and culturally. From croissants and champagne, to picture-perfect landscapes and sophisticatedly urban architecture, France boasts four top 100 student cities in the world according to the latest QS Best Student Cities Rankings 2018 with Paris and Lyon ranking comfortably in the global top 50, and Toulouse and Montpellier not far behind.

Those who wish to study in the capital can expect an experience that’s rich in culture, history and sophistication. Paris’ famous landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre and Arc de Triomphe that dominate the city’s skyline makes it one of the most visited cities in the world.

While Paris is the city of love, Lyon takes the crown for world-renowned cuisine. Its desirable location near the Swiss and Italian borders, as well as the French Alps, make it a sure-fire hit with students from all across the globe. It’s also a much more affordable option for students, which is reflected in its current ranking of 21^st in the world for affordability in the QS Best Student Cities Rankings 2018.

This is good news if you’re planning to study the MSc in Finance at emlyon business school. As mentioned above, you’ll have the choice to split your studies between Lyon and Paris (depending on which specialization you choose) and get the best of both worlds – so you won’t have to make the (almost) impossible choice deciding which city to live and study in.

Speaking of affordability, as the French government continues to make generous investments in improving the quality of the country’s higher education systems, this in turn offers very attractive tuition fees to students from all over the world. This means tuition fees for both national and international students in France exactly the same.

The country’s visa system is also far more accessible. Regulations for visas will depend on your citizenship, however, if you’re from the EU or EEA (including Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Lichtenstein) then you won’t need to apply for a student visa. Only students outside the EU or EEA will have to obtain a student visa before travelling to France.

It’s a prime hub for exciting career opportunities

France’s location in the heart of Europe makes it a global hotspot for international business and finance, offering good job security and salary expectations. Paris is ranked seventh in the world for its graduate employability prospects in the QS Best Student Cities Rankings 2018.

You can become fluent in one of the world’s most beautiful languages   

You don’t necessarily have to be fluent in French to study here as many postgraduate programs are taught in English or French, such as the MSc in Finance at emlyon business school.

However, it’s only natural that you’ll pick up the language along the way as you immerse yourself in the local culture and lifestyle. What’s more, is that becoming familiar with it may also improve your future career prospects as French serves a valuable purpose in the world of business and finance.

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For a versatile academic experience and wealth of career prospects, a Master’s in Management (MiM) can be the golden ticket to get you where you want to be, and need to be. A Master’s in Management can also be a valuable venture for those looking for a change in career, meaning you don’t necessarily have to have a background in business, finance or economics to study one.

European Business Schools are leading the way in master’s in management degrees, with France offering some of the top programs. Making its way up the QS World University Rankings for Masters in Management 2021 to 71st in the world and 13^th in France, is Toulouse Business School.

We spoke to Charlotte Velarde and Aurelien Dexionne, two master’s in management students from Toulouse Business School about their academic journey so far and what you can expect from a master’s in management should you decide to study one.

What you’ll learn

Master’s in management degrees are generally designed to ensure students develop a well-rounded skillset and extensive knowledge of management, finance, marketing and business ready for the world of management.

The Master’s in Management (MiM) at Toulouse Business School offers a customized curriculum depending on which campus you spend your second semester. For example, you may want to expand your knowledge of big data and digital society, which means you’ll study at the Business School’s London campus. Or, if you like the idea of developing a further understanding of Digital Transformation and Creativity, you’ll be based at the business school’s Barcelona campus. The choice is yours!

You may even have the opportunity to graduate with two degrees

From Georgia State University to Bradford University School of Management, Toulouse Business School is the only French business school to offer double degrees with a partner university. Dual degrees (sometimes referred to as a joint degree) are becoming increasingly popular and mean you can earn two degrees at the same time.

Charlotte is one Master’s in Management student who aims to do just that. She says: “By being in Barcelona and following additional classes, I can graduate with a double degree – an MSc with Universitat Politécnica de Catalunya (UPC) and a Master’s in Management at TBS.”

You’ll be able to learn outside the classroom as well as inside the classroom

Applying the theoretical side of management to the real world means you can gain an authentic idea as to how a managerial role really works. At Toulouse Business School, Master’s in Management students are encouraged to put their managerial theory knowledge to the test by taking part in the SESAME exercise (Seminar on Strategic Studies Applied to Business Management), which allows them to work with actual companies to come up with solutions for the genuine problems they face.

“I liked the Strategic Seminar Challenge where we worked on a consultancy project for a real company for three weeks at the beginning of second-year,” said Charlotte.

Students are also confronted with challenges that are put forward by the companies, such as ‘adapting the work environment for a new generation of employees’, and ‘how to better your online and offline external communication’.

You’ll have the chance to expand your academic horizons beyond the classroom

In our truly globalized world, many master’s in management degrees offer students the chance to expand their academic horizons and professional networking skills by studying and working abroad.

Charlotte was offered the choice to study at three of Toulouse Business School’s five campuses. She told us: “I’ve studied in Toulouse and Barcelona. I've also done two internships in Paris and spent a semester of my gap year in Florence and Rome. I know how to pack a suitcase efficiently, I speak more fluently in four languages (French, English, Spanish and Italian), and I’ve met incredible people from lots of countries. It’s also helped develop my adaptability skills.

“I’ve expanded my network by meeting professionals who work in Barcelona, and I’ve become friends with international students too.”

Not only will you improve your language skills and interpersonal skills, but immersing yourself in a new culture means your global outlook will also benefit. The Master’s in Management degree at Toulouse Business School lets you work for 12 months in a professional internship, or if you prefer, a six-month professional internship and six months studying abroad.

Aurelien undertook a six-month internship at Mitsubishi in Japan as part of the degree program.

He considered it a fundamental practice, saying: “My experience in Japan was very rich, from both a cultural and professional point of view. Doing an international internship is essential when you study at a business school. You discover new working practices, develop new skills and nowadays, companies are looking for international and multicultural profiles with people who are open to new perspectives.”

You’ll have the degree (and experience) to conquer the competitive job market

Careers in management are versatile, and the Master’s in Management at Toulouse Business School reflects that. So, not only will the Master’s in Management provide you with the opportunity to develop and improve your technical management acumen, you’ll also earn a certificate in ‘Soft Skills’ which illustrates your managerial and interpersonal communication skills.

Charlotte is confident her master’s in management degree has given her the foundations to help her with future career prospects after she graduates. She said: “I hope to find a job I like, but thanks to the internships and the network I’ve built (and am still building), I know I shouldn’t be worried about the future. Toulouse Business School has taught me we can do more or less whatever we want if we are motivated, that there is no typical professional career, and that I will always be able to change job or even build my own start-up!”