The newly released QS World University Rankings® 2020 includes 26 top Canadian universities, ranked based on a methodology which assesses each university on its academic and employer reputations, research impact and more.

Read on as we count down the 10 highest-ranked universities in Canada, plus a look at how the other 16 institutions performed.

10. Queen's University

Retaining its position of joint 239^th in the world and 10^th in Canada, Queen’s University is located in Kingston, Ontario and is one of the oldest universities in Canada, with its 1841 establishment predating the foundation of Canada itself by 26 years.

9. University of Calgary

The University of Calgary is down four spots to rank 233^rd in the world in 2020. Originally founded as the Calgary branch of the University of Alberta in 1944, it now consists of five campuses, including a branch campus in Doha, Qatar which focuses on nursing. 

8. Western University

Up three places to rank 211^th in the world in 2020, Western University, located in London, Ontario, achieves the highest score among the top universities in Canada for the citations per faculty member indicator, at 77^th.

7. University of Waterloo

The University of Waterloo falls 10 places to rank joint 173^rd in this year’s world rankings, but remains in the top 100 globally for the citations per faculty member indicator. It’s one of the younger universities in Canada, having been established in 1956.

6. McMaster University

Up six places to rank joint 140^th in the world in 2020, McMaster University, located in Hamilton in Ontario, is well known in particular for its prestigious medical school.

5. Université de Montréal

The French-speaking Université de Montréal climbs one place among the best universities in Canada and 12 places in the world this year to rank 137^th. Originally founded as a satellite campus of the Université Laval in 1878, it now has around 66,768 students including those at affiliated schools.

4. University of Alberta

The University of Alberta is down four places to rank 113^th in the world this year but continues to be fourth among the top universities in Canada. The university is mostly based in Edmonton but is a huge economic driver for the entire province of Alberta, contributing five percent of its annual gross domestic product (GDP).

3. University of British Columbia

Also down four places to now rank 51^st, the University of British Columbia has two main campuses in Vancouver and Kelowna in British Columbia, Canada’s westernmost province. It currently has around 65,000 students, including almost 16,200 international students.

2. McGill University

McGill University is ranked joint 35^th this year alongside the US’ University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), achieving the best score out of all Canadian universities for the percentage of international students indicator (71^st in the world), with international students accounting for roughly 25 percent of the student population of 40,000.

1. University of Toronto

And finally, coming in first place among the best universities in Canada is the University of Toronto, down one place this year to rank joint 29^th in the world alongside the Australian National University. As you might expect from the highest-placed institution in the country, it gets the highest scores in Canada for the academic and employer reputation indicators, at 17^th and 27^th respectively.

The other 16 top universities in Canada are:

11. Dalhousie University – ranked 280^th in the world
12. University of Ottawa – ranked joint 281^st
13. Simon Fraser University – ranked joint 314^th
14. University of Victoria – ranked joint 364^th
15. Laval University – ranked 416^th
16. University of Saskatchewan – ranked joint 439^th, up 22 places.
17. Concordia University – ranked joint 462^nd
18. York University – ranked 511-520
19. Université du Québec – ranked 561-570
20. University of Guelph – ranked 571-580
21. University of Manitoba – ranked 601-650

=22. Carleton University – ranked 651-700

=22. Université de Sherbrooke – ranked 651-700

=22. University of Windsor – ranked 651-700

25. Memorial University of Newfoundland – ranked 701-750
26. Ryerson University – ranked 801-1000

Find out more about studying in Canada with our complete guide, including advice on applications, visas, fees and more.

For information about ranking categories, and answers to other frequently asked questions, click here.

Launched today, the QS World University Rankings® 2020 features 1,000 of the most prestigious universities in the world, ranked based on a methodology which assesses each institution on six metrics, including its reputation amongst academics and employers.

But which 10 institutions stood out amongst the rest to be ranked the top 10 in the world? Read on as we count down, and find out the top university in each location below.

10. University of Chicago

Down one place this year but remaining in the top 10, the US’ University of Chicago earns its best score for the academic reputation indicator.

9. Imperial College London

The UK’s Imperial College London is also down one place this year, but continues to earn a very impressive score for the employer reputation indicator.

8. UCL (University College London)

Up two places this year, UCL (University College London) is now the highest-ranked institution in UK capital London, earning its highest score for academic reputation.

7. University of Cambridge

The University of Cambridge goes down a spot in the 2020 world university rankings, but remains one of the 10 best universities in the world, with perfect scores for its academic and employer reputations.

6. ETH Zurich (Swiss Federal Institute of Technology)

Switzerland’s ETH Zurich is up one place this year and continues to be the highest-ranked institution in continental Europe, with its best score in the citations per faculty indicator (a measure of research impact).

5. California Institute of Technology (Caltech)

Caltech is down one place in 2020, but has the distinction of earning the best scores in the top 10 for the faculty/student ratio and citations per faculty member indicators.

4. University of Oxford

The University of Oxford climbs one place in the world university rankings this year, and continues to be the highest-ranked in the UK, with perfect scores for its reputations among academics and graduate employers.

3. Harvard University

Harvard retains its position of third in the world, as well as being first for the academic and employer reputation indicators.

2. Stanford University

Stanford University, located near Silicon Valley, continues to rank second among the top universities in the world and earns its best score for its academic reputation (fourth).

1. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

And finally, MIT is once again the leader in the world university rankings, taking the spot for the eighth year running, with top-10 scores for its academic reputation, employer reputation, and citations per faculty member.  

Best universities in the world by location

Outside of the US, the UK and Switzerland, 82 other locations were featured in the world university rankings – discover the highest-ranked institution in each of these below.

Argentina: Universidad de Buenos Aires – ranked 74^th in the world

Australia: Australian National University (ANU) – ranked joint 29^th

Austria: Universität Wien (University of Vienna) – ranked joint 154^th

Azerbaijan: Baku State University – ranked 801-1000

Bahrain: University of Bahrain – ranked 801-1000

Bangladesh: Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology and the University of Dhaka – both ranked 801-1000

Belarus: Belarus State University – ranked 351^st

Belgium: Katholieke Universiteit Leuven – ranked 80^th

Brazil: Universidade de São Paulo (USP) – ranked joint 116^th

Brunei Darussalam: University of Brunei Darussalam – ranked joint 298^th

Bulgaria: Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski” – ranked 751-800

Canada: University of Toronto – ranked joint 29^th

Chile: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile – ranked 127^th

China: Tsinghua University – ranked 16^th

Colombia: Universidad de Los Andes Colombia – ranked joint 234^th

Costa Rica: Universidad de Costa Rica – ranked 511-520

Croatia: University of Zagreb – ranked 751-800

Cuba: Universidad de la Habana – ranked 501-510

Czech Republic: Charles University – ranked joint 291^st

Denmark: University of Copenhagen – ranked joint 72^nd

Ecuador: Universidad de San Francisco de Quito – ranked 751-800

Egypt: American University in Cairo – ranked joint 395^th

Estonia: University of Tartu – ranked 301^st

Finland: University of Helsinki – ranked 107^th

France: Paris Sciences et Lettres Research University (PSL) – ranked 53^rd

Germany: Technische Universität München – ranked 55^th

Greece: National Technical University of Athens – ranked joint 454^th

Hong Kong: University of Hong Kong (HKU) – ranked joint 25^th

Hungary: University of Szeged – ranked 501-510

India: Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IITB) – ranked 152^nd

Indonesia: University of Indonesia – ranked joint 296^th

Iran: Sharif University of Technology – ranked joint 407^th

Iraq: University of Baghdad – ranked 701-750

Israel: Hebrew University of Jerusalem – ranked 162^nd

Italy: Politecnico di Milano – ranked joint 149^th

Japan: University of Tokyo – ranked joint 22^nd

Jordan: University of Jordan – ranked 601-650

Kazakhstan: Al-Farabi Kazakh National University – ranked joint 207^th

Kuwait: Kuwait University – ranked 801-1000

Latvia: Riga Technical University – ranked 701-750

Lebanon: American University of Beirut (AUB) – ranked 244^th

Lithuania: Vilnius University – ranked joint 458^th

Macao, S.A.R., China: University of Macau – ranked joint 387^th

Malaysia: Universiti Malaya (UM) – ranked 70^th

Mexico: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM) – ranked 103^rd

Netherlands: Delft University of Technology – ranked 50^th

New Zealand: University of Auckland – ranked 88^th

Norway: University of Oslo – ranked 119^th

Oman: Sultan Qaboos University – ranked joint 379^th

Pakistan: Pakistan Institute of Engineering and Applied Sciences (PIEAS) – ranked 375^th

Panama: Universidad Tecnológica de Panamá (UTP) – ranked 801-1000

Paraguay - Universidad Nacional de Asunción – ranked 801-1000

Peru: Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú – ranked joint 474^th

Philippines: University of the Philippines – ranked joint 356^th

Poland: Jagiellonian University – ranked joint 338^th

Portugal: University of Lisbon – ranked joint 338^th

Puerto Rico: Universidad de Puerto Rico – ranked 801-1000

Qatar: Qatar University – ranked 276^th

Republic of Ireland: Trinity College Dublin (TCD) – ranked joint 108^th

Romania: Babes-Bolyai University and the University of Bucharest – both ranked 801-1000

Russia: Lomonosov Moscow State University – ranked 84^th

Saudi Arabia: King Abdul Aziz University (KAU) – ranked 186^th

Serbia: University of Belgrade – ranked 801-1000

Singapore: Nanyang Technological University (NTU) and National University of Singapore (NUS) – ranked joint 11^th

Slovakia: Comenius University in Bratislava and Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava – both ranked 751-800

Slovenia: University of Ljubljana – ranked 591-600

South Africa: University of Cape Town – ranked joint 198^th

South Korea: Seoul National University (SNU) – ranked 37^th

Spain: Universitat de Barcelona (UB) – ranked joint 165^th

Sri Lanka: University of Peradeniya – ranked 801-1000

Sweden: Lund University – ranked 92^nd

Taiwan: National Taiwan University (NTU) – ranked 69^th

Thailand: Chulalongkorn University – ranked joint 247^th

Turkey: Koç University – ranked joint 451^st

Ukraine: V.N. Karazin Kharkiv National University – ranked joint 491^st

United Arab Emirates: Khalifa University– ranked joint 268^th

Uruguay: Universidad de Montevideo – ranked joint 491^st

Venezuela: Universidad Central de Venezuela (UCV) – ranked 701-750

Vietnam: Vietnam National University - Ho Chi Minh City (VNU-HCM) – ranked 701-750

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London has been ranked as the best student city in the world in the QS Best Student Cities 2018, making it a fantastic place to study. 17 universities from London are included in the QS World University Rankings, two of which are in the global top 10. The city’s academic prowess, world-leading resources and incredible job opportunities make it an excellent place to launch your education and career.

If you're planning to study here, among the city's iconic landmarks, world-famous attractions and innovative art and cultural scene, here's what you can expect when living in London.

World-class universities

London is home to some of the most prestigious universities in the world, with Imperial and UCL currently leading the way, ranking eighth and 10th respectively in the QS World University Rankings 2019. Whether you're looking to study medicine, humanities or specialise in the arts, London has an abundance of world-renowned options for you to choose from.

It's worth researching which university performs best within your chosen field, as institutions specialise in different areas. Learning from experts at the forefront of your field will provide invaluable insights and set you apart academically and professionally.

Access to the best resources in the world

As you progress through university, access to resources and research beyond your university library becomes ever more important. When it comes to accessing the best libraries, museums and research collections the world has to offer, London delivers.

Happily, the majority of them are free to use, so it couldn’t be easier to take full advantage of the incredible resources on your doorstep. Excellent places to start are the British Library and Senate House, as both also provide pretty impressive study spaces.

Expensive accommodation

Unfortunately, all the benefits of living in London do come at a price. Real estate is at a premium in the nation’s capital and this is reflected in hefty rent prices which out-do every other UK city. While this is, to some extent, unavoidable, it should by no means deter you from studying in London as there are tips and tricks to ensure you bag yourself a bargain apartment.

London’s rental market is very competitive and moves at lightning speed, so signing up to a rental website and keeping up-to-date with new listings is a must. Thanks to excellent transport links across the city, you don't have to limit your search to the places nearest university. Look south and east to get the most for your money.

With a little organisation, determination and quick thinking, you will find a place in no time.

Amazing professional opportunities

A world-leading center of finance and commerce, London is an excellent place to secure an internship or work experience opportunity that will help to set you apart from your fellow students when it's time to apply for jobs. Internships and part-time roles that are often only available in the capital can lead to further opportunities and offer a launch pad for your career.

There is also an abundance of part-time jobs available in London, which is perfect for students. London wages are typically higher than elsewhere in the UK, which will hopefully give you some extra cash to splurge on the city’s excellent cuisine and nightlife.

London’s sheer size

The third largest city in Europe and home to almost 9 million people, London is definitely a big, bustling place. Despite its size, it is a surprisingly easy city to navigate thanks to the excellent transport network and the help of apps such as Google Maps and Citymapper.

Get yourself an Oyster card - students can save 30 percent on Travelcards and passes - or simply use your contactless card to hop on a tube, train or bus and travel around the city in no time.

There are many distinct areas of London. Hipsters flock to trendy areas in the east, while high-class, posh London can be found to the west. Wherever you travel to, you're likely to find an amazing shop, cafe or restaurant so head out, explore the city and find your favourite spot.

A buzzing social life

Unlike many universities in the UK, several London universities do not provide all their first-year accommodation around a central campus, instead, halls will be spread out across the city.

The good news is that this provides countless opportunities to socialise with other students through societies and events. Definitely make the most of the free events and mixers in your first few weeks.

While you'll hear this advice countless times, it really is beneficial to join a society at a non-campus university, as it will bring you into contact with students you may otherwise never have met. Even outside of university, there are so many clubs and groups in London and unique opportunities to meet like-minded individuals.

Iconic attractions on your doorstep

Studying in London means you'll find yourself surrounded by world-famous sights every day. London is home to historical landmarks, unique architecture and incredible shows that you simply cannot see anywhere else in the world.

Make the most of your time in the capital by heading out on some sight-seeing adventures. The best part is that a stroll around the biggest attractions can be absolutely free.

Cycle around Westminster to see the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben or head to Buckingham Palace and wander around Hyde Park. Wrap up your day by catching a show in the West End or at one of the city's other world-renowned theatres such as Shakespeare’s Globe or The Old Vic.

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从快速老龄化的人口，到反疫苗运动和非传染性疾病，世界各地的医疗保健都面临着重大挑战。为了解决这些紧迫的问题，公共卫生专业人员致力于确定社区的健康风险，并研究社区健康问题，以制定计划来解决这些问题。

无论你是对研究和制定卫生政策有浓厚的兴趣，还是对与当地社区面对面的工作充满热情，公共卫生专业人员的职业都会有令人难以置信的回报--尽管具有挑战性。

如果你被回馈社会的前景所激励，并希望成为在国际范围内提高公共卫生保健标准的解决方案的一部分，请继续阅读，了解你可以做些什么来获得成功。

确保你的沟通、团队合作和解决问题的能力是最好的。

当然，这些并不是你作为公共卫生专业人员所需要的唯一技能，但出色的沟通技巧是至关重要的--你是否能够与一个陌生人进行敏感的对话？你如何在一个团队中工作，你的合作和有效联络的能力是最重要的？

你应该能够在压力下工作，并且在面对任何问题时能够进行战略思考，无论问题是多么严重还是多么简单。

经验是关键

这个领域非常强调跨学科培训的重要性，这可能会导致典型的 "陷阱"--没有经验就无法找到工作，而没有工作就无法获得经验。当然，也有一些方法可以解决这个问题。

在医院、地方当局或志愿组织的临床环境中进行实习，将有助于发展你的能力和知识。在这段时间里，你将更好地了解自己，评估自己的优势和愿望，以决定什么专业适合你。

从本科生到研究生

一个相关学科的良好本科学位将为你的下一步--研究生学位打下良好基础。

即使你已经踏入了公共卫生的大门，或者你的职业生涯才刚刚开始，格拉斯哥大学的在线公共卫生硕士（MPH）提供了一个灵活和创新的课程，让学生在学习的同时不至于让他们的职业生涯停滞。

格拉斯哥大学目前在2019年QS世界大学学科排名中，医学专业在英国排名第九，他们的在线公共卫生硕士是通过他们的健康和福祉研究所提供的，根据该大学的发言人，该研究所 "强调原创研究和社会心理及国际公共卫生方法"。

他们补充说："我们的课程与国家卫生系统、其公共卫生从业人员和其他区域和国家机构保持着密切的联系，确保学生能够接触到该国公共卫生领域的一些主要权威。

"在我们的课程中，你将被来自各种组织和学科的学者教授，包括环境保护、公共卫生医学、社会学和卫生经济学。"

今天紧迫的事情，明天可能会被更紧迫的事情所取代。因此，你努力保持更新和了解情况，对你的学习和职业发展很重要。即使你的本科学位已经过去几年了，回到研究生阶段的学习可以为你提供新的工具和技能来推动你的职业生涯。

Death Valley is probably one of the most diverse and mysterious locations on the planet. With the highest point of the National Park a mere 15 miles from the lowest point in the whole of North America, this diverse landscape has enough twists and turns to have anyone confused. It's also incredibly beautiful. And incredibly hot. While I visited here, the heat actually completely killed my phone. But it was 100% worth it. 

Here are five things you should know about visiting Death Valley.

It's the hottest place on Earth

The world's highest recorded air temperature occurred here on July 10, 1913, when thermometers hit 134 degrees Fahrenheit. One hundred years later, it's still a scorcher. The hottest recorded month in Death Valley was in June 2013, when the temperature was consistently at levels that can only be described as bonkers. The hottest day in the month was 129.2 degrees Fahrenheit.

It's so hot, you can't even use air conditioning

If my phone died, what do you think will happen to a car/minibus? Air conditioning is a strict no-no as the hot air causes air conditioning system to break and (in some cases) overheat and set on fire. So, unfortunately, you'll just have to sweat it out. When I went, my top changed color I was sweating so much. Yes, you'll stink. But everyone else is in the same boat as you so try not to worry about it.

It has highs and lows

Badwater Basin is the lowest point in North America; 282 feet below sea level. It's a really surreal place, where you feel like you can see for miles along the salt flats. Although it's still really, really hot, in winter you can actually hike across the flats.

However, when I went in summer, we left the bus to take some pictures, but then had to quickly get back on the bus as we were covered in sweat.

From the lows to the highs, just 15 miles away from the lowest point in the whole of North America, is the highest point in the National Park. Telescope Peak stands tall at 11,049 feet.

It’s actually a really diverse landscape

Despite the astonishingly harsh conditions in Death Valley, the landscape continues to thrive. Desert bighorn sheep, lizards and tiny pupfish, which live in pools saltier than sea water, all call the National Park ‘home’ and prove that life can thrive even in the harshest conditions.

In 2005, the desert sprang to life in what was called the "bloom of the century", and in times of rain and floods the National Park is covered with incredible shows of spring wildflowers. 

91 percent of the 3.1-million acre park is designated as wilderness, which shows how extensive the vegetation is.

The stargazing opportunities are epic

If you can stay overnight - please do. The sky is a perfect spot for stargazing, as there's virtually no light pollution. In fact, International Dark Sky Association says Death Valley is the largest International Dark Sky Park in the US. 

It's quite surreal and supernatural

People often think of Death Valley as otherworldly, due to its harsh landscape and climate. There is also a supernatural phenomena here of sliding boulders. The Racetrack is a dry lake bed, where boulders seemingly slide across the landscape, leaving a trail in the desert dust. Tracks suggest some rocks have moved up to 1,500 feet, but no one has actually seen it happen. Spooky.

Planning to study nursing and need some additional funding? Luckily there a wide range of scholarships available to help aspiring nurses achieve their ambitions. Check out these nursing scholarships on offer around the world, broken down by region…

Nursing scholarships to study in the US and Canada

United States

• A Nurse I am Scholarship by Cherokee Uniforms – Awards up to 10 scholarships, each worth US$2,000, to nursing students.
• American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) – Offers Continuing Professional Development Scholarships to help members acquire knowledge and skills beyond traditional academic nursing education. A limited number of scholarships for specific academic courses will continue to be awarded.
• Cascade Healthcare Solutions Nurses Make a Difference Scholarship - An annual $1,000 scholarship awarded to an aspiring nurse who is currently enrolled in (or accepted for) an undergraduate nursing program. You need to be either a legal resident of the US or hold a valid student visa to apply.  
• Delta State University – A variety of scholarships on offer to study at the Robert E. Smith School of Nursing.
• Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing – Various merit-based funding opportunities are available for MSN and DNP programs at the university, ranging from US$7,500 to full tuition. With the exception of the Fuld Fellowship in Patient Care Quality and Safety, no separate applications are required.
• Johnson & Johnson Discover Nursing Scholarships Database – Search and find scholarships in the US by state, study level and requirements with this handy tool, which lists over 340 nursing scholarships.
• National Black Nurses Association (NBNA) – Offers annual scholarships for students who are NBNA members or local chapter members, currently enrolled in an undergraduate nursing program, and have at least one full year of study remaining. Awards range from US$1,000 to $6,000.
• Northern Illinois University – Various scholarships available to study nursing. Only admitted nursing majors are eligible.
• NURSE Corps Scholarship Program – Enables students accepted or enrolled in a diploma, associate, baccalaureate or graduate nursing programs, to receive funding for tuition, fees and other educational costs in exchange for working at an eligible NURSE Corps site upon graduation. Applicants must be US citizens (born or naturalized), nationals or lawful permanent residents.
• University of Washington School of Nursing – Various fellowships and awards are available to study nursing at the University of Washington at all study levels.

Canada

• Canadian Nurses Foundation – A range of awards to support Canadian students of nursing at various study levels, from baccalaureate to doctorate.
• Montfort Hospital – Six Montfort Clinical Excellence Scholarships of CA$6,000 each are available to study nursing in French. You must have an outstanding academic record and be registered in a baccalaureate nursing program at an Ontario university.
• StudentAid BC Nurses’ Education Bursary – Bursary awards of between CA$500 and $2,000 are available for full-time nursing students in British Columbia who demonstrate the greatest financial need.
• University of Alberta – Various scholarships to study nursing at the university are available, including the Ambassador Award, granted based on academic excellence.
• University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) - A variety of nursing scholarships for current and entering students of UPEI’s nursing school, such as the Friends of UPEI Calgary Bill and Denise Andrew Scholarship in Nursing, which awards up to CA$5,000 for students entering their nursing course, with preference given to students from Calgary.
• University of Toronto Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing – Over 75 undergraduate awards and 100 graduate fellowships are available, awarded based on academic excellence and/or financial need.

Nursing scholarships to study in the United Kingdom

• Florence Nightingale Foundation – A range of research, travel and leadership scholarships are available from the foundation.
• Margaret Parkinson Scholarships – Up to £2,500 per annum is available for graduates of a non-nursing degree who wish to begin training to become a nurse. Only open to students based in the UK.
• Queen’s University Belfast Patricia Napier Scholarships – Two postgraduate scholarships covering tuition and registration fees are available to study an MSc or postgraduate diploma at Queen’s University Belfast’s School of Nursing and Midwifery.
• The Barbers' Company Clinical Nursing Scholarship – Offers up to £10,000 to a student pursuing a career in clinical nursing by studying a related master’s in an academic department in the UK or at an approved academic department of nursing overseas.
• The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) – If you’re a qualified nurse working in Wales, or are studying to become a qualified nurse at an institution in Wales, you can apply for the June Clark Travel Scholarship, which awards up to £1,000.
• University of Edinburgh Nursing Studies Alumni Scholarship – A £3,500 scholarship open to all applicants, including international students, to study postgraduate taught degrees in nursing.
• University of Surrey Ted Adams Trust Scholarships for Student Nurses – Awards £3,000 a year for a maximum of three years to mature students (aged 25 and above) studying an undergraduate or postgraduate nursing degree at the university.

Nursing scholarships to study in Asia

• International Medical University, Malaysia – Scholarships are available to fully or partially cover the tuition fees for the full duration of a nursing degree at the International Medical University in Kuala Lumpur. They are awarded to both international and domestic students based on academic excellence, extra curriculum participation and leadership qualities.
• National University of Singapore Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies (ALCNS) – Scholarships and bursaries are available for nursing students at the university, including bursaries open to students of any nationality.
• University of Hong Kong School of Nursing – Various scholarships to study at the university, including the Academic Elite Scholarship in Nursing, which awards up to HK$231,500 to high-caliber students.

Nursing scholarships to study in Australia or New Zealand

• New Zealand Nurses’ Organization (NZNO) – Various grants and scholarships to study nursing, available for NZNO members only.  
• The Australian College of Nursing (ACN) – ACN runs a number of scholarships funded by the Australian Government Department of Health and Department of Social Services. It is not required to be a member of ACN to apply for these scholarships.
• University of South Australia – The School of Nursing and Midwifery offers a range of scholarships.
• University of Sydney, Sydney Nursing School – Various scholarships available to study nursing at the university, ranging in value from AU$2,500 to $87,500.

This article was originally published in November 2015. It was last updated in June 2019.

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A trip to Las Vegas is definitely something to tick off your bucket list when in the US, but, if you happen to visit while aged under 21, you won't be able to have the traditional 'Sin City' experience.

As you have to be 21 or older to drink or gamble in Las Vegas, the casinos and bars will be out of bounds if you're not old enough. When I visited, I was 20, and six months off the big 21. I'd found myself on a road trip heading to Las Vegas. As the youngest in my tour group, I was stressed. What would happen if all my group (understandably) wanted to hit the town and I was left alone for the night?

However, have no fear - I actually think I had a better time than my friends.

Las Vegas is mad. Sin City is the most extravagant, ridiculous, ostentatious place I have ever seen. It's amazing, and there's nowhere else on Earth quite like it. It's completely over the top, and that's fundamentally what makes it just so fantastic.

Everyone should go for a trip there at least once in their lives - even if you're underage when you do so. Here are four amazing things I did while my friends were losing their money in the casino.

I saw Britney Spears in concert

This is literally in the top ten best nights of my whole life. She was amazing and the whole night was a chance to relive my childhood. I knew every word. I got a photo with her ‘Oops I Did It Again’ red jumpsuit. We didn’t even set off meaning to go see her in concert - but it was fate and I am still so happy we did.

Unfortunately, she has since cancelled her residency, but there are still some awesome shows and residencies to go see, including Lady Gaga. Who needs booze when you can go watch one of your favourite artists perform in Sin City?

If live pop music isn’t your thing - check out a Cirque du Soleil show. These are phenomenal - and have no cruelty to animals (unlike other circus/entertainment shows).

I went to a huge chocolate shop

This also made me happy. Everything in Las Vegas is bigger than life, and their stores are no different. Hershey’s has a huge chocolate store, complete with dispensers, giant chocolate bars, and more. It is a chocolate lovers’ dream.

I went to Venice without going to Europe

I'm from Europe and I have never been to Venice in Italy. I have, however, been to Venice in Vegas. So I guess it kinda counts, right? You can ride gondolas, hear Italian singing, view incredible artwork, and eat Italian food, all in the air conditioned confines of The Venetian.

The other hotels have heaps of activities too

Las Vegas is so much more than gambling. You can have a croissant underneath the Eiffel Tower at Paris Las Vegas. Or turn back time and visit Ancient Greece at Caesars Palace. You can watch the iconic water show at The Bellagio. See a geological phenomena and watch a volcano erupt at the Mirage Hotel. Fancy visiting the Big Apple? Go to the New York Hotel. You don’t need to go to Egypt to see a Pyramid - instead, visit the Luxor Hotel. Maybe even be scared to death at the top of the Stratosphere Tower. There are so many things to see and do, you’ll be busy your whole trip.

Las Vegas is renowned for its gambling, its drinking, and its notorious club nights. However, I found that as an under-21, I could still have an amazing time, and you can too!