On June 6, the 2019 edition of the QS World University Rankings® will be released, featuring 1,000 of the world’s top universities.

As ever, institutions will be ranked according to six different criteria: academic reputation, employer reputation, faculty to student ratio, citations per faculty, ratio of international faculty members and ratio of international students. More information about the methodology can be found here.

Ahead of the full results being released, here’s a closer look at what to expect.

MIT going for a record

Predicting which university will be ranked as the best in the world hasn’t been much of a competition for a while, with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) topping the table in each of the last six years. In the years since QS first started publishing a world ranking, no institution has managed to be top for seven straight years. Can MIT pull it off?

As ever, their biggest competitors are likely to be the other top US universities: Stanford, Harvard and Caltech. Will any of them have what it takes to climb to the top spot? We’ll have to wait and see.

Trying to make sense of Brexit

Given the fact even the UK’s top politicians can’t agree on what form Brexit will take, it’s no surprise students remain confused as to whether they should still be traveling to study at the top British institutions based in Cambridge, Oxford and London.

Last year, UK universities just about held onto their places, with four institutions continuing to rank within the world’s top 10 and it would be a surprise to see any big collapses this year. However, as uncertainty about Britain leaving the European Union continues, it’s hard to see some of the UK’s less celebrated universities continuing to lure students from abroad with the same levels of success. Given our ranking’s focus on international representation, this could spell trouble in future years.

Australia fighting to be noticed

Last year, the Australian National University climbed two places to be the only institution from Down Under to be featured in the global top 20. With Australian universities often overlooked compared to their more illustrious counterparts in the English-speaking world, this marked a momentous moment for the country’s institutions.

However, the only thing harder than climbing up the table is staying there, and the Australian National University will need to have maintained its impressive performance to avoid being overtaken by the universities below. Elsewhere, Australians will be hoping the universities in Sydney and Melbourne also begin to challenge with the world’s finest.

Want to find out the full results of this year’s ranking? Check out the QS World University Rankings® 2019 from 21.00 BST on June 6.

我无法表达我对出国留学的高兴。在我去苏格兰开始我的学位之前，我还没有在国外生活过很长一段时间。我知道我将不得不适应一个完全不同的教育体系，学会在一个全新的地方生存。

然而，我没有准备好的是，当你回到家里时，它可能是同样具有挑战性。

在你旅行过后，认识了很多新的人，有了很多新的体验，要重新适应家乡的生活方式是很困难的。这种处理冒险结束后突然改变节奏的感觉被称为反向文化冲击，这是相当常见的。

逆向文化冲击会产生焦虑，特别是当你觉得你在国外的经历改变了你，但你的家人和朋友却自然而然地希望你和你离开之前的人完全一样。它也会产生一种内疚感，因为你期望自己能兴奋地回来，但相反你可能会感到陌生和孤独。

对我来说，逆向文化冲击以不同的形式出现。我发现适应异地的生活方式很容易，但当我回到家时，我发现自己在自己的国家感觉像个外国人。

我的主要问题是，我把家乡理想化，天真地认为我的朋友和家人只想听到我在国外的生活。我很难看出，虽然在国外的时候我有独立性，但在国内我不得不重新适应和父母生活在一起，放弃了一些独立性。

除此之外，当你在国外旅行的时候，你的朋友可能会经历不同的生活变化。你们的生活可能不再像以前那样相似了，这可能是很难理解的，但这并没有错。

第一个骑摩托车环游世界的英国女性Elspeth Beard，在她的《孤独的骑士》一书中漂亮地写出了这种失望和不适应的感觉。她描述了两年环游世界归来后，对生活感到失落，对家人对她的冒险缺乏兴趣感到失望。除此之外，Beard还描述了她觉得自己与朋友们的生活格格不入，并努力寻找他们仍有共同点的东西。

虽然我离开的时间没有Beard那么长，但她写的东西却出奇的亲切。很多时候，我感到孤独和失望，我的家人宁愿过着自己的日子，也不愿听我的故事。多亏了她的书，我才知道，长时间离开后，有这样的感觉，努力寻找自己的位置是很正常的。

如果你在国外呆了一段时间就要回家了，以下是你如何应对逆向文化冲击，让回家的压力更小。

拥抱你的经历

不要害怕谈论你在国外的时间，以及它如何改变你。你的朋友听了肯定会很高兴，你甚至可能会激励别人也出国。只要你不连续几个小时用自己的故事让他们感到厌烦，你应该都会好起来的。

如果你觉得想和更多的人分享，你也可以在你的大学或学校做一次讲座，介绍你的经历，以激励其他人去，或者在学校的报纸或博客上写一写。

花时间重新建立联系

虽然有时很难处理，但你的朋友和家人在你离开时也有自己的生活。你会急于告诉他们你在国外的一切，但记得也要花时间倾听他们的故事和问题。

多与家人和朋友相处，会帮助你重新感受到家的舒适。它也会缓解留学后的忧郁症，如果你恰好有。

欣赏它

出国久了回来，是一个难得的机会，可以用不同的眼光去看待自己的文化，去欣赏它。你以前没有注意到或质疑的东西可能会突然显得有趣或奇怪。

在苏格兰的时候，我很喜欢英国人的热情开放。起初，回到我的家乡波兰，我觉得波兰人相比之下显得冷漠和保守。后来仔细一想，才发现我们确实很友好，但我们需要较长的时间来信任一个新的人。我认为两种方式都有各自的优势，我很享受能够从两种文化中吸取精华。

当你从国外回来的时候，逆向文化冲击的某些方面几乎肯定会影响你，但请记住，回家后才会让你的冒险变得值得。

Australia has it all. With stunning beaches and landscapes, plenty of sunshine, and a laidback lifestyle, it’s no surprise students from all around the world choose Australia as their study abroad destination. It helps as well that there are several top universities present in every city.

If you’re reading this, you’ve either decided you want to study abroad in Australia, or you’re at least entertaining the thought. Determining where to study abroad can be a difficult decision, especially when considering a country as massive as Australia. So, before you make the journey halfway across the world, it’s important to determine which Aussie destination suits you best.

Melbourne

Calling all hipsters! Known as the culture capital of Australia, Melbourne attracts those itching an artsy fix. Offering study breaks in trendy cafes paired with an incredible cup of Melbourne coffee (seriously, it cannot be beat), comedy clubs, live music, art galleries, and beautiful beaches right outside the city—Melbourne is the perfect place for anyone wanting a truly unique Australian experience.

Ranked third in the Best Student Cities ranking last year, Melbourne takes the crown as Australia’s leading student city. There is an immense amount of top universities to choose from, whether you’re looking for undergraduate or postgraduate programs, depending on what you wish to study.

Although it’s a pricey place to live due to its high living costs, the overall high standard of living makes it a tough city to beat. It’s no wonder Melbourne has taken the spot for the world’s most livable city for the seventh year running.

In terms of weather, the summer months bring forth hot, sunny days, while the winter months can see the temperature drop to considerably cooler than other northern parts of the country – you can even grab your skis and head to the mountains only a few hours outside of the city.

However, Melburnians insist the city vibe makes up for the lack of cold days. Melbourne is also the starting point for the ever so stunning Great Ocean Road…perfect for a road trip!

Sydney

Australia’s largest city and financial hub, Sydney is a happening place that never seems to miss a beat. The city’s perfect combination of urban and natural life makes it a top candidate to study abroad in, and you’ll want to spend all your time exploring the city’s world-famous beaches, over 100km of national parks, and 400 parks and open spaces throughout the city. With regularly bright blue, sunny skies, Sydney is the perfect city for making the most of the outdoors.

Sydney also has a thriving nightlife, with so many different scenes to check out, depending on what your Friday night typically looks like. From rooftop hideaways, world-class nightclubs, live music venues, and beachside patios—there is literally something for everyone.

Given it’s the most popular tourist destination in Australia, you can expect to be running into vacationers every day. But, with a city so large, you can easily escape the hustle and bustle if you choose to do so. It’s location on the east coast also make it a quick flight away from so many awesome vacation spots in Australia (you can fly to Melbourne for under $100).

So, if you are fast-paced individual who loves the city life, then Sydney may be the perfect place for you.

Perth

Nestled on the west coast of Australia, Perth is known for its laidback and chilled-out city vibe. It’s perfect for someone who likes the idea of living in the city, but doesn’t want to feel too overwhelmed. As it’s quite isolated from the other major cities in Australia, Perth is dramatically less touristy than Melbourne and Sydney but it still remains an active city with heaps of recreational attractions.

With less people here, life is more relaxed and slow-paced — no one ever seems to be in too much of a rush in this city. You will never feel overwhelmed with a walk through the CBD, and you can lay on the beach without a few hundred people lying beside you.

With a heavenly climate, Perth clocks in an average of 3,000 hours of sunlight every year (seriously, when it rains the whole city shuts down). Even in the winter months you’ll catch locals soaking up rays at the beach following by a morning surf.

The beaches in Western Australia are hard to beat, with white sand and crystal-clear waters right outside the city center. With an endless amount of stunning coastline to explore, from the world-famous surf town of Margaret River to the picturesque beaches of Esperance, there will be no shortage of road trips to take on your days off.

Expect to spend weekends chilling by the beach, visiting trendy rooftop bars and a variety of clubs to match your mood. If you enjoy chilled-out weekends full of surf, sunshine, and a few cheeky pints, then look no further than a year abroad in Perth. West coast, best coast!

Ahead of the release of the full QS World University Rankings® at 9pm on June 6, here's a look at how the best universities in Russia have performed this year. Check back after 9pm to see the complete table of best universities.

As you can see from the table above, 70 percent of the best universities in Russia have improved upon their position from last year, with only one falling. Lomonosov Moscow State University is leading the way again and is now up to 90th in the world - the highest position its ever had in the QS World University Rankings.

At the heart of this improved performance from Russian universities are the gains made in two indicators: employer reputation and international student ratio. Clearly, the drive to open Russian institutions up to international students and broadcast the strengths of studying in Russia has had an impact.

Ben Sowter, Research Director at QS, said: “Russia is a nation with highly ambitious targets for its higher education system, and this year’s results demonstrate that its aggressive strategy seems to be yielding significant improvements. In particular, the scores it receives in our internationalization indicator are a testament to its attempts to entice international students, both through the effort it has made to create courses targeted at international students, and through the legislative work it has done to reform international student visa provision.

“We also see the continued progressions made by institutions participating in the 5-100 government scheme. Of the 21 participants, 16 are now ranked – two more than last year – and 13 of the 14 participants ranked both this year and last improve their rank.”

The full results of the QS World University Rankings 2019 will be released at 9pm on June 6. Check back to TopUniversities.com then to find out about the world's best universities.

虽然出国留学可能是你一生中最有意义的经历之一，但也并非没有困难。最大的挑战之一往往是找到一所最适合你和你的目标的大学。

驾驭申请过程和了解某些学校正在寻找的关键差异可能会很棘手，这就是为什么利用任何可用的帮助来提高你的录取机会是至关重要的。

让你的申请脱颖而出的最好方法之一是参加你所在国家的大学展，直接与你感兴趣的学校的招生人员见面。

直接从源头获取信息

大学展会为您提供了直接与世界各地学校的招生主任见面的机会，并获得他们的研究生院项目的信息。

在这些活动中，你也有机会给一些招生主任留下深刻的印象。通过提问和自我介绍，你将有更大的机会让自己脱颖而出，让招生主任在翻阅一大堆申请时记住你的名字。

无论你是参加GMAT、GRE还是其他的入学考试，活动现场都会有备考资源，为你提供所需的工具和信息，让你进入你梦想的学校。

还没确信参加大学展？在QS世界研究生院巡展上，你可以参加由来自世界各地的顶级研究生院举办的不同研讨会和会议，他们将就从录取提示和技巧、校园生活到毕业后的工作机会等各种主题进行演讲。

申请专属留学奖学金

特别是参加QS世界研究生院巡展的最佳理由之一是获得只有活动参与者才能获得的奖学金机会。这些奖学金中的许多可以用于出国留学，并将有助于减轻与研究生院和在另一个国家学习相关的财务负担。

此外，参加展会的学校也将提供奖学金机会，并提供关于如何最好地资助你的学位的信息。不要让你对费用的担心阻碍了你，有很多选择可以帮助你实现留学梦想。

发现你原本没有考虑过的研究生院和项目

你是否已经知道你想去哪里留学，或者你还在缩小范围的过程中？无论哪种方式，大学展都可以帮助你发现你可能本来没有考虑过的学校。

虽然你可能已经下定决心要去哪所学校，但多了解不同的课程还是很有好处的。你可能会了解到一所你从未听说过的学校，但它所提供的正是你所寻找的。拓展你的视野总是一件好事。

寻找您附近城市的QS世界研究生院巡展活动，并注册参加。

由Buenos Aires市主办

Buenos Aires是一个文化的大熔炉，以其节日的气氛、撩人的夜生活、众多的剧院和历史悠久的咖啡馆而闻名，当地人在这里吃早餐时都会顺便吃个羊角面包。听起来很可怕，不是吗？请继续阅读，以了解为什么根据QS最佳学生城市2018，预订到西班牙语世界中最适合学生的城市的第一个单程航班会是一个坏主意。

1. Porteños喜欢好的音乐、美食和时尚--这听起来很可怕

Buenos Aires的居民被通俗地称为porteños，西班牙语的意思是 "住在港口城市的人"。Porteños一词带有各种内涵--有些是好的，有些是坏的，取决于你的观点--这一切都要追溯到这座城市悠久的移民历史，尤其是在20世纪，西班牙和意大利移民来到这座城市，在 "国际大都市 "成为流行语的几十年前，就给Buenos Aires带来了新的味道和新的思想。

2. 说到音乐，Buenos Aires的夜晚太让人心烦意乱了--你不会完成任何工作

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Buenos Aires以其夜生活而闻名于世，这不是没有原因的。阿根廷首都的夜生活从黄昏开始，到黎明结束，这座城市拥有无数的精酿啤酒厂、酒吧和俱乐部，几乎一年中的每一天都在营业。这听起来很理想，但如果你容易出现拖延症，那就不太好了。

3. 你不可能参加每一个你被邀请的asado

Buenos Aires一年四季都是好天气。夏季和春季气候温和，冬季则相当于英国的春天。最冷的月份是6月至8月，平均气温在8.1至16.3℃之间。但无论雨天还是晴天，您通常会发现Buenos Aires的居民在一周内的任何一天都会参加asado（烧烤）活动，尤其是在周日。 因此，不用说，你会收到这么多的Facebook邀请参加asado，有些人将不可避免地发生冲突，你将不得不在某些时候真正点击 "拒绝"。如此无礼，你还能自处吗？

4. 你太尴尬了，和朋友们喝Mate的时候，不愿意分享吸管

Mate是茶的一种--一种含有大量咖啡因的草本泡茶，准备时在葫芦里装上几勺草药，加热水和糖。它是热的，但你也可以通过添加果汁像冰咖啡一样冷饮。Mate被认为能带来许多营养上的好处，而且富含抗氧化剂。它还可以帮助你集中精力（例如，如果你在我们前面提到的那些手工啤酒厂中的其中一个喝得太嗨了）。

阿根廷有一个巨大的喝Mate的文化--你们中的内向者会被吓坏了，要知道mateada（通过用吸管在一群朋友身边传递一个葫芦来分享Mate的做法）是神圣不可侵犯的。 在Buenos Aires，喝Mate是一项公共活动--它是关于与他人分享和联系的。所以，一开始你可能会觉得有点害羞，但你会在一葫芦伴侣周围结识很多朋友，我们打赌你会越来越喜欢它。

5. 阿根廷的足球迷让英超联赛看起来像一场舞蹈独奏会

阿根廷的足球文化和mateada一样神圣（如果不是更多的话），俱乐部之间也有很深的莎士比亚式的竞争。比如说，Boca Juniors 和 River Plate就是誓不两立的敌人--相当于阿根廷的Spurs vs Arsenal 或 Capulets vs the Montagues。他们都来自Buenos Aires的同一个工人阶级社区，彼此都无法忍受对方的目光。

6. Buenos Aires的大学太令人印象深刻了--你会觉得自己像个冒牌货

这并不奇怪，这座曾培养出两位诺贝尔和平奖得主的城市提供了广泛的西班牙语或英语授课的本科和研究生学位，许多交流项目和个性化的短期课程。

这里有40所大学和28个语言中心，拥有9所国际排名的大学，包括Universidad de Buenos Aires, Universidad de Palermo, the Universidad Austral 和 Pontificia Universidad Católica Argentina Santa María de los Buenos Aires (UCA)。

7. 阿根廷美食太美味了--你会发胖的

阿根廷牛肉是世界上最好的牛肉之一，但Buenos Aires的餐馆还有更多的美食。受意大利和西班牙美食的启发，当地的菜肴从不同的影响中获得灵感。

特别好吃的美食，你一定要尝尝阿根廷的披萨，它和芝加哥的深盘有一些相似之处。阿根廷的mozzarella奶酪顺着一寸高的饼皮滴落，通常会配上绿橄榄、干辣椒片和一点番茄。芝士味很浓。有些披萨店按片出售，可以边走边吃--这在夜晚外出时绝对是最合适的。

8. 你有两只左脚--搬到探戈的发源地可能会很危险

如果像很多人一样，你不懂感情，也不会跳舞来拯救自己的生活，那么搬到探戈的发源地可能会很危险。探戈是你真正要倾注心血的舞蹈之一，任何有天赋的探戈舞者都无法弥补舞伴混乱或笨拙的步法。

9. Buenos Aires美丽无垠的生态保护区太绿了

位于Plate河沿岸的Costanera Sur是Buenos Aires对中央公园的回应，也是疲惫的葡萄牙人的福音。其350英亩的巨大绿地除周一外，每天都开放，是您休息或慢跑的理想场所。

这里有三个泻湖，300种本地和外来鸟类，以及哺乳动物、爬行动物和两栖动物，还有500种本地植物和树木。门票和导游免费，并提供自行车租赁服务。这几乎是一个人无法体验的大自然。

好吧，也许Buenos Aires真的很不错。在这里了解更多关于学习的信息。