The leaders of our oldest universities tell sorry tales about the losses they incur when teaching undergraduates. Andy Hamilton, the vice-chancellor of Oxford, puts the annual cost of each one at around £16,000. After discounting the £9,000 tuition fees, he says that leaves “a funding shortfall of more than £7,000 a year per student”. Our …

For many parents the fulfillment of their educational dream for their child is to secure a place at one of the top universities in the UK or the US. The competition for these places is beyond fierce so how should parents and students assess whether this is the right route for them and if so …

For some students it’s not just about studying at a university in another country, it’s about studying at the university in another country.  But how can you make sure your application wins you a place at one of the top universities in the world? Do you dream of getting into Harvard or another top-ranked university? There are …