Masters Student Guides

There’s a lot to think about when you’re planning your postgraduate journey. You’ll need to decide what kind of Masters you want to study, which university to attend and how to improve your chances of application success. You’ll probably want to understand what studying a Masters is actually like and how it’ll be different to your undergraduate degree.

One of the most important factors is how you’ll fund your Masters course, whether through a postgraduate student loan or an international scholarship scheme. Another key consideration is the impact a Masters will have on your employability and how it could boost your earnings potential.

We’ve written hundreds of dedicated guides to all of these topics (and much more besides).

by Sarah Hastings-Woodhouse

Top 5 Most International Universities in Ireland

Ireland Rankings International Study

We've listed the five most international universities in Ireland, according to the 2023 Times Higher Education World Rankings.

by Hannah Slack

7 Things You Must See as an International Student in Italy

Italy Europe International Study

Italy has lots of amazing postgraduate opportunities and it also has lots of amazing sites to visit! If you get the chance to study in Italy, here's everything you should see.

by Hannah Slack

7 Things You Must See as an International Student in France

France Europe International Study

Studying your degree in France? Here's everything we think you should see while you're there!

by Taru Medha

Graduate Employability: Top Universities in Italy as Ranked By Employers

Italy International Study Careers Advice

A postgraduate course at these Italian universities is likely to best prepare you for the real-world.

by Sarah Hastings-Woodhouse

5 Things You Need to Know About Studying in France as an International Student

France International Study Advice

Are you thinking about Masters or PhD study? Here are the top five things you should know first.

by Sarah Hastings-Woodhouse

Do I Need to Learn French to Study in France?

France International Study Advice

Are there English-taught courses in France? Will I need to know French to live in France as an international student? We give you all the answers!

by Hannah Slack

What Do I Need to Know About Studying in Ireland as an International Student?

Ireland Europe International Study Advice

Fancy studying a postgraduate degree in Ireland? From applications to graduate employment, here's everything international students need to know about studying in Ireland.