Scotland's oldest university has been ranked the best in the UK for quality of teaching.

English-speaking universities continue to dominate the world.

Every year, Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), puts together a comprehensive ranking of the best universities on the planet.

Escalating student housing shortages mean rent prices in some cities have risen by as much as ten per cent on last year

With the soaring costs of college showing no signs of relenting, American families are looking at more ways to finance school bills beside loans and savings.

The majority of are in debt, not just with student loan repayments, but they also owe money to banks, credit card companies and loan sharks

Despite rising tuition fees, a retrospective student loan hike, and the axe of the maintenance grant, Jo Johnson insists everyone in the UK 'should be allowed to rise as far as their talents will take them'

Universities UK says its 'first priority' is to persuade the Government to make sure citizens of other EU countries 'can continue to work and study at British universities'

Plans to force low-performing universities to drop their fees will create a cycle of decline that traps poor students and damages their life chances

Beyond the usual countries there are a huge number of top quality institutions in the world's emerging economies

At least 14 schools across Texas have opened food pantry programs

Universities and research organisations warned the move would have had a chilling effect on research

A new Texas law allows concealed guns in the classroom but many major institutions are determined to maintain their ban

Many unions now provide low-cost vegetables, run ethical lettings agencies and provide venues for academic groups

The proportion gaining a place at a Russell Group institution has stagnated

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