Consistently the two highest-ranked universities in their country, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM) and Tecnológico de Monterrey (ITESM) will be at the top of your list if you want to study in Mexico.

Both universities feature within the global top 200 and are in the top 10 for Latin America according to the most recent QS University Rankings: Latin America. Rankings aren’t the only way to choose a university though, so here’s a closer look at the strengths and weaknesses of both of these top Mexican universities.

 *Based on the broad subject areas of the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2017.

QS World University Rankings® 2018

As you can see, UNAM ranks 77 places higher than ITESM in the latest QS World University Rankings®. When you take a closer look (using the indicators used to compile the rankings), UNAM is the clear leader both for its reputation among graduate employers and academics, with positions in the top 100 for both. However, ITESM is not too far behind UNAM for its reputation among graduate employers, ranked 81^st while UNAM is 62^nd.

ITESM does beat UNAM in two of the indicators – faculty/student ratio (in which ITESM places in the global top 150, and percentage of international faculty members, in which it ranks 71^st while UNAM is in the 401+ range. The former is particularly notable as it suggests students enjoy smaller class sizes and more individual contact time with tutors. Both universities score 401+ for percentage of international students, suggesting improvements could still be made in terms of recruiting talented students from other countries.

Subject strengths

If you’re still unsure as to which one of these top universities in Mexico gets your vote, the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2017 can be a useful reference point, showing you which institution out-ranks the other for your chosen area of study. Looking firstly at the five broad subject areas covered in the ranking, UNAM is the leader in each one, achieving its highest score (joint 81^st) for arts and humanities. ITESM meanwhile is ranked in the global top 300 for engineering and technology and social sciences and management, achieving a stronger score in the latter.

The table below shows how UNAM and ITESM are ranked in this year’s ranking:

Location

UNAM is located in the capital city of Mexico, Mexico City, which was ranked 51^st in the latest QS Best Student Cities index. The city is ranked as one of the top 10 most affordable cities for students, benefiting from low average tuition fees and living costs.

As well as being affordable, Mexico City is known for its grand colonial-era architecture, delicious street food, vibrant carnivals, and interesting historical sites. UNAM’s campus is itself a UNESCO World Heritage Site, recognized for its masterpieces of architecture and modern art, having been built as a collaborative architectural design project in the 1950s.

As well as the large Ciudad Universitaria (University City) main campus, UNAM maintains several other campuses in the Mexico City metropolitan area and elsewhere in Mexico, including a Center of Teaching for Foreigners in the small city of Taxco, 170 kilometres (106 miles) southwest of Mexico City.

Another one of the most affordable cities for students in the Best Student Cities index is Monterrey, where Tecnológico de Monterrey (ITESM)'s main campus is based. Living costs in Monterrey are generally lower than Mexico City, but tuition fees are slightly higher on average. The third-largest city in Mexico (with around half the population of Mexico City), Monterrey is a booming industrial city, known for its modern outlook. 

However, Monterrey is more than just a commercial hub, and students will find many interesting attractions to explore in their spare time, such as the city’s famous Museum of Contemporary Art. If you’re not swayed by either location then don’t worry: both UNAM and ITESM maintain a large number of satellite campuses across Mexico (with ITESM running a total of 31 campuses in 25 cities), so you’re by no means limited to studying in Mexico City or Monterrey.

Student community

UNAM has a significantly larger student community than ITESM, hosting a whopping 349,539 students in 2016/17, most of which are at high school or undergraduate level. ITESM is much smaller, but is still a large university, with around 95,000 students enrolled. According to ITESM, 300 international students arrive every semester, while at UNAM there are 6,935 international students currently enrolled.

Tuition fees & funding

Tuition fees vary at both universities, although ITESM’s status as a private institution means it has higher tuition fees than those at UNAM, with an undergraduate degree costing roughly US$1,800 per year while postgraduate tuition fees are around US$3,800 per year. At UNAM, you’ll generally be able to study an undergraduate degree for less than US$1,000 per year, while postgraduate tuition fees range between US$1,000-2,500 per year. You’ll also need to pay registration fees.

Living costs in Mexico are low, with most students needing around US$270-350 per month for accommodation. However, if you need help with funding, there a number of options available, including scholarships from the Mexican government, which aim to help foreign students study in Mexico. For example, there’s a government scholarship available to study a bachelor’s degree at UNAM. To be eligible, students must be less than 26 years old, have an interest in the dissemination of science, and have at least the minimum grade and percentage of academic credits.

Scholarships are also available at postgraduate level at UNAM, with master’s and doctoral students (with a grade average of at least 8.5) eligible to apply for scholarships in the form of monthly maintenance grants.

ITESM also offers various scholarships, including the Socioeconomic Support scholarship, aimed at students with a grade average of 85/100 who require financial aid. They also offer Cocurricular Talent scholarships, for students with an outstanding performance in cultural, sports and leadership activities, and Distinction to Academic Talent scholarships, which are aimed at students of any nationality or economic background who have excelled at high school.

Which of these top universities in Mexico gets your vote? Tell us in the comments below, and let us know which universities you’d like to see compared next!

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Thanks to cloud computing, the rise in smartphone ownership and surge in demand for the “internet of things”, jobs in big data are expected to grow by 4.4 million by 2024, according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Unlike other computer-based career paths, big data touches a wide range of sectors, from advertising to financial services and online shopping. The average salaries earned by graduates in this field are pretty eye-opening too, with computer science graduates in the US earning more than twice the median of all other jobs.

We spoke to the University of Johannesburg, just as they launched their new Institute for Intelligent Systems (IIS), for their insight into why big data is the go-to place for talented computer science graduates.

What’s big data?

Big data is the aggregation of datasets that are so big they are measured in exabytes (i.e. one quintillion bytes). Big data can include anything from cute animal videos on social media, to your medical history, to bad restaurant reviews on Yelp.

What does the job market look like in big data at the moment, and does it pay well?

In 2015, Forbes reported that more data had been created since 2013 than in the entire history of the human race. Why’s that? Because big data is exploding, and more than ever, we need to find new ways to store it, analyze it and use it - that is, narrow down large datasets to just usable information. So, it’s fair to say that prospects are looking good in this sector, with average salaries of US$91,000 in the US, US$46,000 in the UK and US$61,200 in Ireland, according to Payscale.

What does a data scientist do exactly?

Data scientists study big data using software and algorithms to detect trends and any usable information and decide what information to keep or scrap. Once that’s done, they create charts and graphs to summarize their findings to key stakeholders.

This means that data scientists may shape or dictate company policy, particularly if they work as chief data or information officers, or actually write the computer programs themselves as software developers.

Of course, businesses in every field need skilled workers to collect and analyze data for them so, you may end up working in a wide range of sectors, from marketing to healthcare, for example.

What vital skills do you need to work in big data?

To work in big data, you would need to learn programming languages like Java, C, Python, or Scala, as well as mathematical concepts like statistics, linear algebra and discrete mathematics.

Once you’ve done that, you’ll have to familiarize yourself with big data platforms like Apache Hadoop or Apache Spark as well as databases like NoSQL. You should be able to find a number of free tutorials for beginners on YouTube, but there are also a number of really good textbooks on the subject like Learning Spark by O’ Reilly.

In terms of “soft skills”, you would need to be an intuitive problem-solver and strong analytical thinker, so you’re able to think your way out of a difficult situation and think on your feet.

What training do you need?

Big data work can be very technical, and there’s a lack of skilled professionals with the right training. Holding a master’s degree in computer science or a bachelor’s degree in a related subject would be a huge asset and really help you access senior posts.

One final word of advice….

If you’re interested in working in big data, you should consider studying computer science at the University of Johannesburg at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level.

They’ve recently launched their Institute for Intelligent Systems (IIS), a team of the world’s finest researchers in management, healthcare and computer sciences, all charged with the herculean task of finding new ways to use big data.

Among them is Professor Wang, an internationally renowned electrical engineering researcher who’s worked with UC Berkeley, Cambridge, and the Singaporean Ministry of Defence. His research focuses on two different projects: improving the scheduling of the local public transport system through the use of big data and creating a reliable and consistent flow of electricity through both coal-fired power stations and renewable electricity.

Experts like Professor Wang at the Institute strive to resolve Africa’s most pressing issues and facilitate development on the continent. Every day, they work with industry, government, local communities, as well as other research centers to develop patents, carry out groundbreaking new research and find solutions.

Do your future a favour.

Students at UK universities are more likely than ever before to graduate with a first, with nearly a quarter of all students in 2016 receiving the highest grade possible.

A record-high 24% of all graduates received a first-class degree last year and that figure is even higher at some universities. The University of Surrey awarded a first to nearly half of its graduates, with 41% receiving the top degree classification. This is more than double the percentage of firsts awarded at the university five years ago.

The percentage of first-class degrees was also above average among the prestigious Russell Group universities, with more than a quarter of students at these universities earning top honors.

According to the Higher Education Statistics Agency, it’s now more common to graduate with a first than a 2:2, with only 21% of students receiving a lower second last year. 2:1 remains the most common degree, received by 51% of graduates.

Commentators have pointed the finger at universities for causing this rapid grade inflation, criticizing the fact universities can award as many firsts as they like.

Professor Smithers, of the University of Buckingham, told the BBC: “[Universities] have every incentive to [award a high number of firsts]. Students like to have top-class degrees and may choose universities on that basis. If every other university is doing it, you don’t want to be left behind.”

Where to study if you want to graduate with a first

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The QS Top 50 Under 50 2018, a ranking of the top universities in the world under 50 years old, is here and six top young universities in Spain are included this year. Age may seem an unusual crtieria by which to judge universities, but it’s worth remembering that there are more places to study than the traditional, hallowed halls of the world’s oldest universities.

Although younger institutions may get looked down upon by some, this year’s Top 50 is full of universities which have achieved remarkable strong reputations for academic excellence in a very short period of time and they would all make for a fantastic study destination. So, if you’re interested in studying in the Spanish sun and learning how to properly pronounce chorizo, these top young universities in Spain could be the perfect fit for you.

1. Universidad Autónoma de Madrid (UAM)

The highest-ranked of young Spanish universities, UAM is ranked 10^th in the QS Top 50 Under 50 in 2018 and joint 187^th in the  QS World University Rankings® 2018, up 23 places from last year. Located about 15 kilometers north of Madrid, UAM was established in 1968 and will celebrate its 50^th anniversary in June 2018 – part of the celebrations includes a commemorative degree program which will include activities open to the whole of society. 

2. Universitat Autónoma de Barcelona (UAB)

Ranked 12^th in the Top 50 Under 50 and joint 195^th overall in the world, UAB was also established in 1968 and is located in Cerdanyola del Vallès, around 18km north of Barcelona. The university was recognized as a Campus of International Excellence in 2009, with a quarter of its master’s degrees offered in English, and a third of its PhD students coming from outside Spain.

3. Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC)

Established in 1971, UPC is ranked 25^th in the Top 50 Under 50 and 275^th in the world this year, up an impressive 46 places from last year. The largest engineering university in Catalonia with 31,224 students at 31 schools in seven cities, UPC is a member of 12 international networks, including the Top Industrial Managers for Europe (T.I.M.E), a network which allows for student exchanges between leading European engineering schools.

4. Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M)

Based in Madrid, UC3M is ranked 27^th in the Top 50 Under 50 and 281^st in the world overall. UC3M was founded in 1989 by an act of the Spanish parliament and today has around 19,872 students, of which around 18% are international. More than 21% of UC3M’s students receive funding grants from the Ministry of Education, the Community of Madrid or the university’s own funding programs.

5. Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF)

UPF, located in Barcelona, is ranked 30^th in the Top 50 Under 50 and also features at joint 296^th in the World University Rankings. Established in 1990 and named after the prominent linguist Pompeu Fabra, an expert on the Catalan language, UPF now has around 12,400 students. 44% of its masters and PhD students are international and the university has the largest percentage of international faculty members in the QS World University Rankings.

6. Universidad Politecnica de Valencia (UPV)

UPV is ranked 45^th in the Top 50 Under 50 this year and is also ranked joint 373^rd in the world. Originally founded in 1968 as the Higher Polytechnic School of Valencia, UPV became a university in 1971 and now has nearly 37,800 students in 10 schools. The university is focused on science and technology and appears in the global top 100 of the QS World University Rankings by Subject for agriculture.

And in the Next 100 Under 50…

Our look at the top young universities in Spain doesn’t end there, as two more institutions feature in the Next 100 Under 50:

7. Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM)

Ranked 71-80 in the Next 100 Under 50 and 491-500 in the world, UPM was founded in 1971 through a merger of various technical schools of engineering and architecture from as far back as the eighteenth century. Today the university has just under 41,000 students and is ranked within the global top 50 for architecture.

8. Universidad de Alcalá (UAH)

The final of our list of this year’s top young Spanish universities is UAH, which is ranked 81-90 in the Next 100 Under 50 and 551-600 in the world. UAH was established in 1977 and today has around 28,000 students, 6,300 of which are international. UAH receives five stars in the QS Stars opt-in rating system, gaining five stars for six out of the eight categories.

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By Emily Valentine

你已经花了三年或更长时间学习你的学位，完成了所有的考试并交出了所有的课程作业。现在，你的大学生活结束了，是时候考虑一下你接下来要做什么了。

一旦毕业庆祝活动结束，最初的兴奋感消失后，你可能会发现自己有点迷茫，不知道该往哪个方向走。当然，你认识的一些人已经找到了一份毕业生工作，但对你的未来还没有一个明确的计划并不丢人。这里有一些潜在的方法来开始你人生的下一章。

休息一下，去旅行

在你的学位期间如此努力工作，你绝对应该休息一下。无论你是选择短暂的假期，还是长期去旅行，成为一名志愿者，或者边旅行边赚钱，你都是一个很好的选择。体验不同的文化对你有很多好处，从建立你的独立性和变得更开放的心态。

你可以有很多选择，所以做你的研究，选择世界上你感兴趣的地区。有些人通过在博客上写下他们的经历来谋生，所以如果你想使你的经历货币化，为什么不试试呢。 你需要善于表达，喜欢摄影，乐于尝试新事物，并致力于定期发表文章。如果没有成功，那么你也没有失去什么，而且你还获得了一本关于你的经历的精彩日记。

继续你的学业

如果你只是不忍心和你的大学说再见，那么也许现在还不是离开的时候？研究生学习并不适合每一个人，对于一些职业来说，它真的没有必要，但是如果你已经做了研究，并且意识到你可以通过进一步学习来提高你的就业能力，那么就去做吧。

如果你不确定你是否有能力继续攻读另一个学位，那就看看你是否能得到任何补助金或奖学金，以使你更能负担得起。

找到一份毕业生工作

即使到了这个时候，找一份毕业生工作也不算太晚。竞争可能很激烈（有些毕业生计划会要求你达到特定的学位或最低奖项才能申请）。

寻找那些提供职业发展的公司，这样一旦你完成了毕业生实习，你就有可能进入公司的一个长期职位。有些公司会让你在不同的部门轮换，这样你就可以感受到你可能想进入的领域。这些部门可以包括IT、财务、人力资源、营销和业务发展。

成为一名企业家

如果你不喜欢 "朝九晚五"的工作，为什么不尝试自己创业，自己当老板呢？你需要一个强大的商业理念，所以可以向那些已经成功创业的家庭成员或朋友征求一些建议。当你是自营职业者时，还有很多其他的事情需要考虑，比如保持所有收入和支出的记录。

对于那些想自己开公司的人来说，有大量的建议，你只需要做研究。你的大学也许能给你指出正确的方向，甚至可能提供启动资金。另外，注意那些针对年轻企业家的免费研讨会、讲座和课程，因为这些都是很好的交流机会。

你不会在一夜之间赚到钱（自营职业需要努力工作和决心），但如果你坚持下去，你可以为自己开辟一个有价值的职业生涯，成为自己的老板。

给自己找一份实习工作

从泡茶和做文件的时代开始，实习已经有了长足的进步。你不应该接受一个没有报酬的职位，所以要努力找到一个至少愿意支付最低工资的地方。如果你要做实习，那么目标要高。这是你在一个你真正想工作的公司获得的机会，但它并不保证会带来一份工作。请记住这一点，并尽力给你的同事创造一个积极的印象。

Emily Valentine为Inspiring Interns撰稿，这是一家毕业生招聘机构，专门为实习生寻找人选并提供毕业生职业建议。要浏览伦敦和曼彻斯特的毕业生工作机会，请访问他们的网站。
 

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If watching the hit television series Mad Men has left you hankering for a job in marketing or advertising, you might be pleased to learn that the industry has evolved way past scribbling down pithy slogans on cocktail napkins and drinking around-the-clock.

Thanks to mobile expansion and the rise of social media, data mining, artificial intelligence and virtual reality, businesses have adopted a number of new digital practices and technologies at a dizzying speed to cater to millennials, blurring the traditional boundaries between journalism, marketing and advertising.

We spoke to the digital specialists running LUMSA’s MSc in Marketing and Digital Communications to give you the lowdown on hot new advertising and marketing jobs that should be on your radar if you’re starting out in 2017.

1. Community manager

The job in a nutshell: According to the Social Media Examiner, 92% of marketers report that social media is important to their business. Working as a community manager, you will be in charge of starting discussions online and converting internet users into sign-ups for a site. Think of it as the modern-day internet equivalent of Don Draper popping into his favorite dimly-lit bar, ordering an Old Fashioned and asking the bartender whether he would consider switching to Lucky Strikes.

Salary: According to Glassdoor, a community manager could expect to make on average £29,718 in the UK, ≈US$38,400 (June 2017), €25,071 in Germany, ≈US$28,500 (May 2017) and €45,225 in France, ≈US$51,500 (April 2017).

2. Social media manager

The job in a nutshell: A social media manager updates and manages social media channels (currently this is usually a mix of Snapchat, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, YouTube and Google+) for an organisation, and is in charge of crafting an overall strategy to increase sales, exposure, customer engagement and brand loyalty, using data metrics like engagement and reach.

Salary: According to PayScale, you could expect to earn around €18,000 in Italy, ≈US$20,500, CHF 72,000 in Switzerland, ≈US$74,300, €31,015 in Germany, ≈US$35,300 (May 2017) though salaries do vary depending on your employer, geographical location and years of experience.

3. Content manager

The job in a nutshell: In this day and age, businesses need a solid content strategy to survive. According to a survey by HubSpot, brands that publish over 16 blog posts a month obtain 3.5 times more traffic than brands with less than four blog posts a month. As a content manager, you would oversee a team of copywriters to implement your strategy, with an eye to increasing total number of web visitors, sales, client satisfaction and retention.

Salary: According to Glassdoor, content managers in the UK earn on average £36,136, ≈US$46,600 (May 2017). In Germany, salaries range between €46,000 and €100,000 ≈US$52,400-113,900, depending on experience, location and employer (May 2017).

4. Virtual reality consultant

The job in a nutshell: Virtual reality is still an emerging market, so there’s isn’t much in the way of a set natural career progression (which is a good thing, because this gives a lot of flexibility). Working as a virtual reality consultant, you would be helping clients plan a virtual reality project, whether a 360 virtual reality tour or planning an immersive game. You might brainstorm ideas with clients and advise them on best practices and tools. This is not a technical role, as you will be the point of contact between tech nerds and clients.

Salaries: According to Alphr, average starting salaries in the UK are approximately £30,000 ≈US$38,700 (February 2016).

5. Data analyst

The job in a nutshell: Big data has already taken over the world. According to Forbes, data is growing so quickly that by the year 2020, every human being on the planet will generate 1.7 megabytes of data every second. Indeed, from healthcare to cyber security to retail, it has such an enormous potential that the White House has already invested US$200 million in big data projects! Working as a data analyst, you’d be crunching numbers and interpreting data sets like user behaviour, site traffic and data-driven insight to inform marketing and advertising strategy.

Salary: According to PayScale, data analysts earn on average €41,576 in Germany, ≈US$47,400 and £25,511 in the UK, ≈US$32,930, and CHF86,458 in Switzerland, ≈US$89,300 (May 2017).

6. User experience manager

The job in a nutshell: When we talk of user experience, or UX for short, we mean the way a person feels when they are browsing your website, video game, app or device. It’s such a hot topic at the moment because new media is constantly redefining itself, what with the permanent influx of new technologies like virtual and augmented realities, and any failure to address usability, utility, engageability and appeal can make a business crash. As a user experience manager, you will be working with teams of web designers and developers to improve “user experience” and drive business (and things like revenue, growth, retention etc.).

Salary: According to PayScale (May 2017), a user experience manager earns on average £44,974 ≈US$58,000, and US$111,662 in the US.

Become a Don Draper 2.0 with LUMSA in Rome

The Italian university’s MSc in Marketing and Digital Communications covers topics like digital public relations, web analytics, data mining, corporate social responsibility and web design. It would train you for a number of careers in the marketing and advertising industry, including all of the jobs listed above. And what lovelier location to study than Rome, the Eternal City, where you’ll never farther than a (cobble)stone’s throw from the Vatican City or San Pietro?

If you have any queries about careers in marketing and/or the program, drop Professor Alessandro Giosi a line, and he’ll get back to you with more information.

Sleep on it.

Unsurprisingly for a continent of its size, Asia has a large number of universities to choose from, with a significant number included in the QS World University Rankings® 2018. While many prestigious Asian universities date back to the 19^th or early 20^th century (if not before), the region is also home to many fast-rising young institutions.

In fact, Asia boasts six uninterrupted places at the top of the QS Top 50 Under 50 2018, which showcases the world’s top universities under 50 years old.

A total of 21 young universities in Asia are included in the Top 50 Under 50, more than any other region. This includes universities from across the continent, in both the far east and the far west of Asia, including countries such as Israel, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar. Out of all the Asian countries featured, Hong Kong and Malaysia each have the most entries (four each), with all but one of Hong Kong’s representatives appearing in the top 10.

Read on for an overview of the top 10 young universities in Asia this year, plus a quick look at the other Asian universities featured in the Top 50 Under 50...

1. Nanyang Technological University (NTU)

Ranked first in the Top 50 Under 50 for the fourth time in a row this year, Nanyang Technological University (NTU) is also ranked 11^th in the QS World University Rankings® 2018, overtaking its older rival, the National University of Singapore (NUS) to be the best university in Singapore for the first time. Founded in 1991, NTU holds the largest university campus in Singapore. A research-intensive university, it’s considered particularly strong for its engineering programs.

2. Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST)

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) occupies second place in the Top 50 Under 50 this year. Like NTU, it was established in 1991, and has built up a strong reputation for innovation in its short period of operation. HKUST features at 30^th in the 2018 edition of the World University Rankings. Around 14,200 students are enrolled at HKUST, including over 5,000 from outside of Hong Kong.

Trying to decide between NTU and HKUST? Read a comparison of the two top young universities in Asia.

3. KAIST - Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology

KAIST is ranked third in the QS Top 50 Under 50 and joint 41^st in the overall QS World University Rankings. A public research university, it was founded in 1971 and has more than 10,000 students. Its main campus is located in Daejeon in the city’s science and research hub, Daedeok Innopolis, one of several areas often referred to as Asia’s Silicon Valley.

4. City University of Hong Kong

Ranked fourth in the Top 50 Under 50 and 49^th in the world in the QS World University Rankings, the City University of Hong Kong was founded in 1984 (originally called the City Polytechnic of Hong Kong), and gained official university status 10 years later. The university has a strong reputation for research, and for the pioneering work of its business school.

5. Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH)

The South Korean POSTECH is ranked fifth in the Top 50 Under 50 and joint 71^st in the world this year. Established in 1986, it was the first South Korean institution to be officially labeled a bilingual campus. The university’s vast 378-acre smart campus includes 72 state-of-the-art research centers, including the country’s only synchrotron radiation facility.

6. Hong Kong Polytechnic University

The final of the uninterrupted run of Asian universities at the top of this year’s Top 50 Under 50 ranking, Hong Kong Polytechnic University is also ranked joint 95^th in the world overall. Although it dates back to 1934 (when it was known as the Government Trade School), it didn’t gain full university status until 1994. It now has around 28,400 students, and has developed 255 global connections with exchange partners across the world.

7. Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)

Also featured among the top 10 young universities in Asia is Malaysia’s Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), ranked 15^th in the Top 50 Under 50 this year. This year, UPM made an impressive climb up the latest QS World University Rankings, and is now ranked the 229^th best university in the world. Founded in its present form in 1973, UPM has a history going back to 1931, when it originated as a school of agriculture. It now has around 24,870 students, 4,445 of whom come from outside Malaysia.

8. Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)

Ranked 16^th in this year’s Top 50 Under 50, UKM also made an impressive climb in this year’s QS World University Rankings, jumping 72 places to rank joint 230^th. UKM was established in 1970 and now has almost 27,000 students, including 2,500 international students. Also known as the National University of Malaysia, UKM was named as one of five Malaysian research universities in 2006.

9. University of Tsukuba

Japan’s sole representative in the Top 50 Under 50, at 20^th place, the University of Tsukuba is also featured at 225^th in the overall world rankings. Founded in its current form in 1973, the university actually has roots going back to 1872. It’s located in the city of Tsukuba in the Ibaraki prefecture, which has its own Science City. It has a strong focus on internationalization, with over 340 global inter-university agreements.

10. Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM)

Concluding our list of the top 10 young universities in Asia in 2018, UTM is ranked 21^st in the Top 50 Under 50 and 253^rd in the world this year. A research-intensive university, UTM was established in 1972 and specializes in engineering, science and technology. It’s located in Kuala Lumpur and Johor Bahru and aims to be a world-class center of academia and technological excellence.

Other top young Asian universities

In addition to the universities listed above, a further 11 Asian institutions are featured in the QS Top 50 Under 50 2018. Malaysia has one more entry: Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), which is ranked joint 23^rd with Taiwan’s National Taiwan University of Science and Technology. Also featured are Kazakhstan’s L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University (35^th), Brunei’s University of Brunei Darussalam (joint 37^th) and Qatar’s Qatar University (joint 37^th). 

根据最新数据，英国大学的申请人数总体比去年减少了25,000多人（4%），这是自2012年学费提高到每年9,000英镑以来的第一次申请减少。此前，宣布英格兰的本地/欧盟费用将再次上涨至9,250英镑。

护理专业的申请人数下降最为明显，比去年同期下降了19%，这是由于英国政府于2017年秋季取消了国民健康服务（NHS）的助学金制度。这一重大变化意味着护理学生将只能获得一般的学生贷款制度，政府不再提供额外的财政援助。

英格兰的25岁及以上成年学生的申请人数也大幅下降，下降了18%（11,190人）。

欧盟学生申请下降

今年2月，UCAS报告称，与前一年相比，欧盟本科申请人数下降了7%（截止日期为1月15日），英国“脱欧”后的影响被认为是这一下降的关键因素。

然而，根据UCAS最新数据（截止日期为6月30日），欧盟申请人数总体下降了5%，与之前的数据相比有所改善，但仍然令大学领导人感到担忧。

现代大学组织MillionPlus的首席执行官帕姆·塔特洛表示，“毫无疑问，政府对待“脱欧”的方式正在造成巨大的不确定性，既对欧盟学生，也对英国大学造成了巨大的不确定性。”

英国政府此前已确认，2017年和2018年开始学业的欧盟学生将继续支付与本地学生相同的费用，并将继续有资格获得相同的财政援助，即使英国在他们的课程期间退出欧盟。

然而，QS情报单位最近发布的一份报告（‘脱欧是否会使国际学生远离英国？’）显示，许多欧盟学生对英国对移民的不友好态度感到担忧，他们也感到对“脱欧”缺乏确定性，并批评了英国政府在这一问题上的沟通方式。

英国大学协会主席朱莉娅·古德费洛女爵士强调了“继续向欧洲申请人传达他们在英国受欢迎且丰富了我们的教育体系的重要性”，并指出“需要解决兼职和成年学生入学的下降问题。”

更乐观的是，UCAS的数据还显示，来自非欧盟国家的海外申请人总体上升了2%，从2016年的69,300人增至今年的70,830人，显示英国仍然是国际学生的热门留学目的地。有人指出，英镑汇率下降实际上使海外学生在英国大学学习变得更加负担得起。

英格兰的18岁申请人比例也从2016年的37.2%上升到历史新高的37.9%，尽管最新的学费上涨，与2016年相比，多了1,510名申请人。

Which young universities, founded less than 50 years ago, have achieved the most impressive positions in the international university rankings? Watch our video to explore this year’s top 10 universities under 50 years old – and get the full list here.

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Click here to discover the top 10 Mexican universities in 2019, based on the new QS Mexico University Rankings.

The QS World University Rankings^® 2018 features the world's best universities, 14 of which are in Mexico, with its top two ranked within the global top 200. Want to study in the land of hot food, salsa dancing and sombreros? Read on for a closer look at the best universities in Mexico. 

1. Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM)

Consistently the highest ranked Mexican university, UNAM is ranked joint 122^nd in 2018, up six places from last year. It was established in 1910 and is today a huge public university with over 346,700 students. UNAM’s main campus, Ciudad Universitaria (University City) was built as a collaborative architectural design project in the 1950s and was declared UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2007, recognized for its ‘masterpieces of architecture and modern art’.

2. Tecnológico de Monterrey (ITESM)

Ranked 199^th in the world (up seven places from last year), ITESM is a private university mainly located in Monterrey, but made up of a total of 31 campuses spread across 25 Mexican cities. Founded in 1943, ITESM is known for its strong reputation amongst graduate employers. It’s also known for having one of the strongest business schools in the region (ranked within the global top 50 of the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2017).

=3. Universidad Anahuac

Universidad Anahuac is a private university ranked 601-650 in the world in 2018 and based in the Interlomas area of Greater Mexico City. Established in 1964, Universidad Anahuac is a member of the Anahuac University Network, a global organization of private Catholic universities.

=3. Universidad Iberoamericana (UIA)

Also ranked 601-650 in the world, UIA (also known as Ibero) is located in Mexico City and is one of the eight Jesuit universities in Mexico. It’s also ranked in the global top 150 for art & design and modern languages, as of the latest QS World University Rankings by Subject.

=5. Instituto Politécnico Nacional (IPN)

Staying in Mexico City for the next of the best universities in Mexico, and IPN is ranked 651-700 in the world and joint fifth in the country. Founded in 1936, today IPN is the largest public university in Mexico, with around 170,000 students enrolled.

=5. Instituto Tecnológico Autonomo de México (ITAM)

Also ranked 651-700 in the world, ITAM is a private research university established in 1946 in Mexico City. It’s considered one of Mexico’s most important think tanks and currently runs a range of international programs with universities such as France’s Sciences Po and the US’ Tulane University. 

7. Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana (UAM)

UAM is a public university ranked 751-800 in the world in 2018. It was founded in 1974 on the idea of innovation, and now has over 52,800 students. UAM was the first Mexican university to offer an undergraduate degree in Environmental Engineering.

The final seven of the best universities in Mexico are all ranked 801-1000 in the world, making them joint eighth in Mexico:

=8. Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla (BUAP)

The largest and oldest university in Puebla, BUAP is ranked 801-1000 in the world in 2018. It has a long history dating back to the 16^th century before being founded in its current form in 1937. BUAP receives five stars in the QS Stars rating system for its employability, social responsibility and innovation.

=8. Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León (UANL)

UANL is one of the largest of these best universities in Mexico, currently hosting about 153,000 students. It has seven campuses across the Northern state of Nuevo León and offers the highest number of academic programs in the region.

=8. Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México (UAEM)

UAEM is located in the State of Mexico’s capital, Toluca, and has around 84,600 students. It was founded in its current form in 1956 but can trace its origins back to 1828. In the QS Stars rating system, UAEM receives five stars for its inclusiveness.

=8. Universidad de Guadalajara (UDG)

UDG is also placed 801-1000 in the world in 2018 and is located in the city of Guadalajara, one of Mexico’s largest cities. The university, which has around 209,466 students, receives four QS Stars in total, with five stars for its employability, inclusiveness and innovation.

=8. Universidad de las Américas Puebla (UDLAP)

UDLAP is a private university based in San Andrés Cholula, near Puebla, and was founded in 1940. It’s a member of the IPBS (International Partnership of Business Schools), a consortium of leading business schools, and achieves five QS Stars overall.

=8. Universidad de Monterrey (UDEM)

Established in 1969, UDEM is a private Roman Catholic university located in Monterrey. It has around 14,000 students and offers many opportunities for its students to study abroad, with a number of bilateral exchange programs, international partnerships and agreements with universities abroad.

=8. Universidad Panamericana (UP)

The final of our look at the best universities in Mexico is UP, a private Catholic university in Mexico City. Originally founded in 1967 as a business school, UP now has four campuses and educates almost 12,000 students in 33 degree programs.

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