What It’s Like to be an Innovative Student Entrepreneur

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While for some people a university degree is merely a stepping stone on the path towards a full-time job at a major company, other talented students look to take what they’ve learned and forge their own path.

Lara Schuhwerk is one such individual, who saw an opportunity to take the skills she’s learned and use them to tackle the increased demand for food around the world. With a growing global population, innovation is going to be necessary to avoid famines and Lara’s company hopes to revolutionize the market by offering a more ecologically friendly source of protein than traditional livestock (protein).

None of this would have been possible without the skills and knowledge Lara developed while studying the MSc in Entrepreneurship & Innovation at EDHEC Business School. We chatted to her to learn more about her plans and to find out how you could follow in her footsteps as a student entrepreneur.

Hi Lara. So, why did you choose to study the MSc in Entrepreneurship & Innovation at EDHEC?

I got to know EDHEC Business School for the very first time in March 2017 when I visited a fair in Zürich where a lot of different universities presented their master’s programs. After studying my bachelor’s degree in business administration, I was always certain about two things: I intended to specialize in a subject I am really passionate about and I wanted to study in a foreign country.

When I read through the whole course descriptions and semester structure for EDHEC, I knew instantly that this programme was exactly what I was looking for. Furthermore, I immediately fell in love with the school’s slogan “Make an impact”. I’ve always searched for an opportunity to grow and make something meaningful.

Later, I compared the program with other universities and I was convinced that EDHEC is the one and only campus where I could learn to become a successful and innovative entrepreneur. I chose EDHEC’s Entrepreneurship program because it embedded me in an international environment and valuable network, and helped me to develop on a personal and professional level.  

What skills and experiences have you gained from the program?

The MSc in Entrepreneurship & Innovation helped me to think and act like an entrepreneur. Apart from all the theoretical skills, EDHEC’s professors and teachers enabled me to build a strong, resilient and creative mindset to tackle all the upcoming challenges as a future entrepreneur and to watch out for opportunities of all kind.

EDHEC provided the perfect environment for being proactive. Consequently, I didn’t only develop my start-up idea, but also worked with my closest friend, Adeola Soyemi, on an enriching student initiative – TEDx. I expanded my network and got to know inspiring, motivating, and smart fellow students and company founders.

How has the program prepared you to make an impact?

EDHEC empowered me to pursue my dreams and become a future entrepreneur. So, I am currently working on my own business – Beneto Foods. I intend to revolutionize the sports nutrition market with cricket protein. From there, I plan to produce and sell my flagship product, Beneto’s High Protein Pasta.

This career perspective adds meaning to my professional life because I can have a real impact. Research proves that the word will face a food crisis in 2050 when the population will have reached 10 billion people. The demand for conventional animal protein will increase by 60 percent, although our environment and production capacity has already reached its limits.

With Beneto, I want to offer a more sustainable and ecological protein source to our society in the future. It will be a path of trial and tribulation, but the MSc in Entrepreneurship & Innovation has prepared me for this challenge.

Learn more about studying an MSc in Entrepreneurship & Innovation at EDHEC Business School by clicking here.

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How Studying in Australia Differs From the UK

Submitted by Jesscole1996@l… on Wed, 09/12/2018 - 15:40

Hi, I'm Jess. I recently graduated from the University of Sussex with a degree in BSc (Hons) Ecology and Environment with a study abroad year. I spent my year abroad studying in Adelaide, Australia at the University of Adelaide, and despite the cultural similarities between the UK and Australia, I found myself experiencing some mini-culture shocks. Read on to find out what adjustments I had to get used to during the transition from studying in the UK to studying down under…both good and bad!

General settings

The University of Adelaide

Of course, there’s a lot more sunshine in Australia. And I found that it’s so much easier to get out of bed and actually go to uni when it isn't raining every day! Other than that, the settings were very similar. Looks like a university, is a university.

The grading system

Australia

UK

Grade

Percentage (%)

Grade

Percentage (%)

High Distinction (HD)

85-100

First Class (1)

>70

Distinction (D)

75-84

Upper Second Class (2:1)

60-69

Credit (C )

65-74

Lower Second Class (2:2)

50-59

Pass (P)

50-64

Third (3)

40-49

Fail (F)

<50

Fail (F)

<40

The main thing that was difficult to get used to was the different grading system. Honestly, I didn't get used to it. An old dog chooses not to learn new tricks. I would get 65 percent in Aus and be pretty pleased with myself, because that’s a pretty good grade back home, but in Aus it's a scrape above a pass! I will admit that I didn't try super hard in Australia, I was more focused on making the most of my time there and doing just well enough to pass.

First-year courses are hard

I did a mixture of courses from all of the undergraduate year-levels during my year abroad - because I didn't want my year to be too hard and I was dipping into subjects I hadn't done before. But, boy, was I surprised when the first-year courses weren’t the walk in the park I expected - they make the first-year courses difficult! This is done so that anyone who is going to drop out does so at the start. So they don't waste their time and money. At home, the courses, supposedly, get progressively harder or you get smarter - you decide.

'Honors' means another year at uni

 

(That's me!)

I graduated with a BSc (Hons) in three years (four, if you count the one in Australia). But in Australia, if you want Honors, you have to stay on for another year of uni. In which, you work on your thesis project and submit a dissertation, much like what I did in my final year of uni. The Aussie way is probably a much more chill way to do it, because I can tell you writing a dissertation is not fun! Especially when you have to do it as well as your other courses and prepare for exams. But then you also have to spend more of your life at uni. It's six of one and half a dozen of the other, really.

Hurdle requirements

Another thing I discovered from my year abroad in Australia (that I hadn’t encountered in the UK) was the idea of a ‘hurdle requirement’, which is something that you must complete in order to pass the course. For one of my courses in Adelaide, this requirement was a minimum seminar attendance. I found this out the hard way. Of course, you're supposed to go to your classes - that's the whole point of uni. But I have never failed a course because I didn't go to my seminars before.

Of course, in the UK seminar attendance in mandatory but there is some leeway. If you miss some, the most that will happen is a strongly worded email and a chance to explain yourself. This is not what happened in one of my courses in Australia - I joined the course late so I had already missed one seminar and then I missed like another one or two. This obviously did not sit well with tutor and he dropped me an email letting me know that I would not be passing the course as attendance (worth 10 percent) was a hurdle requirement, and without it I could not pass the course.

I chose to ignore this fact and continue with the course anyway (my year was pass/fail so it was irrelevant if I failed one course) but when I got my course results I had gotten 70% and not failed? Very strange, sir, very strange. Now, I am sure there are 'grade hurdles' in the UK as well (you know some parts of your course are essential), but I've never ran into one and I can only speak from experience.

Species’ names

So, as I said, I am an ecologist - this means I have to be pretty familiar with a lot of different organisms. Sometimes, I even remember their (species) names! Anyway, I went to Adelaide after my second year of uni - meaning I had spent two whole years kneeling in the English countryside trying to identify grasses and sedges (if you don't know the difference, you're lucky - and should keep it that way).

Many people would say that Australia is very different to the UK in terms of climate and wildlife, and they would be right. So, I really was dropped in at the deep-end, taxonomy-wise, not knowing ANY of the local fauna and flora. For a while I would get a little lost in class discussions and have to ask some of my new friends for descriptions of whatever was being discussed. So, if you do a course equally as environmentally-subjective as mine then you will be at somewhat of a disadvantage in the beginning! But for most other subjects (maths, medicine, law, etc.) you should be grand.

Taught different things

I also noticed, interacting with people on my course, that our curriculums were comprised of different things. Which makes sense, really, being that they are on opposite sides of the globe and very different environmentally. Not hugely, but in discussions you'll notice they will mention things you've not come across and vice versa. Education is contextual, it's going to vary from place to place!

Exam etiquette

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The procedure for exams is obviously largely the same. If it ain't broke, don't fix it - amirite?! However, there were a couple of things about the Australian exam approach that caught me off-guard. Normally, at home, you aren't allowed to take anything more than a couple of pens and a water bottle into an exam. I get uncomfortable if I take in a jacket in case they think I'm up to something. It's ingrained into us. And the exams are sat maybe two or three different exam papers in one hall. But in Adelaide, the exams are sat en masse in the biggest sports hall they can muster, and because of this they don't make you leave your stuff in a pile at the back of the hall (it would be an ordeal). So, I walked into my first exam, stressed, with pens in hand - only to be the only one looking for the pile to dump my stuff. I eventually realized that you just put it under your chair?! Honestly, I’m still shocked and perplexed by this - a UK exam invigilator would have a stroke.

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Obviously, my experience is limited to the one uni in Australia and the one uni in the UK, but you get the general idea. The basic concept is the same, but there will be some minor adjustments you'll need to make. That isn't to say it's a bad thing - I learned a lot from my trip to Aus, a lot more than what I was taught by the uni. And I think the university's attitude really helped that. When I finished my second year of uni and left for Australia, I was feeling pretty fed up of studying. But the change of scenery, tutors, teaching style etc. really reinvigorated my desire to learn - particularly with trying anthropology and politics for the first time! So, there are differences between uni in Australia and in the UK to get used to - but they aren't insurmountable.

Thanks for reading - if you like the way I write words, there are plenty more on my blog.

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Majority of EU Students Don’t Know What Will Happen to Tuition Fees After Brexit

Submitted by craig@qs.com on Tue, 09/11/2018 - 16:05

Nearly two-thirds of EU students said they aren’t aware of the UK government’s plans for tuition fees after Brexit – despite an official announcement being made in July.

The UK government confirmed two months ago that EU students starting university in 2019/20 would continue to pay the same tuition fees as domestic students. However, 63 percent of EU students have said they are unaware of this.

This lack of knowledge and understanding, as captured by new research from QS Enrolment Solutions (QSES), suggests that people are struggling to follow even the most straight-forward aspects of Brexit.

This failure to effectively communicate government policy to international students risks affecting the number of applications received by UK universities. QSES also found that international students have struggled to understand recent changes to streamlined visas, which were introduced in July to fast-track applications from certain countries. 73.8 percent of international students said they didn’t know whether their home country is one of the nationalities that qualifies for the new service.

While universities will be cheered by the news that 60.3 percent of students who learned they were actually eligible said they were more likely to consider studying in the UK, questions will remain about why these messages aren’t being communicated effectively to students around the world.

Patrick Whitfield, Director UK & Europe at QS Enrolment Solutions said: “International students make an important contribution to our higher education sector and wider economy and society. The low awareness in recent government announcements that affect international students shows that there is much to gain from better informing them of schemes that affect them or make the UK more attractive.”

For more international student recruitment insights, download a free copy of QS’ International Student Survey here.  

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7 Signs Your University Actually Cares About Your Career

Submitted by mathilde@qs.com on Tue, 09/11/2018 - 15:28

What do you want to gain from your degree? For many students the answer is quick and simple: a good job!

Sadly, not all universities have an equally strong focus on helping students prepare for the competitive graduate jobs market. So, if you’re worried about finding a job after university, here are seven signs that your chosen university is set up to offer the support you need.

1. Industry placements

Some universities incorporate work placements within their curricula. Industry placements are a great way to get relevant experience before you graduate – giving you something to talk about during interviews, and a chance to make connections that could come in handy during your job search. On some courses, especially in the STEM subjects (science, technology, engineering and mathematics), you’ll have the chance to spend an entire year gaining work experience – often known as a ‘sandwich year’ – typically in your second or third year.

2. Links with employers

Your university should be doing its utmost to foster strong links with employers to render its careers service more useful, whether that means inviting employers to deliver presentations, participating in career fairs, or offering work experience schemes. Employer-student connections is one category assessed in the QS Graduate Employability Rankings, alongside each institution’s partnerships with employers, employer reputation, alumni outcomes and graduate employment rates.

3. Exchange programs

2014 study undertaken by the European Commission confirmed that students who participated in the EU’s Erasmus exchange program have an unemployment rate 23 percent lower than their peers, and are half as likely to experience long-term unemployment. Given that 64 percent of employers consider international experience to be an important factor when recruiting, it shouldn’t be too surprising to learn that participating in an exchange program boosts your employability!

4. Training workshops and recruitment fairs

Does the career service regularly organize training and job-hunting workshops to help you build transferrable skills and land interviews? What about recruitment fairs? Will you have the chance to meet with employers in the sector/s you’re interested in? Do employers run interviews on campus? These are all strong signs that your university is committed to helping students achieve their career goals.

5. An impressive graduate employment rate

According to statistics issued by the British government, the average employment rate for graduates of working age in the UK is 89.1 percent. While obviously employment rates vary by subject, they also depend a great deal on the university. Check out the latest employment rates for your chosen university – and if possible, the exact course you’re considering. And look for examples of the kind of roles graduates have gone on to.

6. A powerful alumni network 

Some alumni networks offer perks to their members, such as laptop discounts or university-branded credit cards. But the real benefits should be about the connections available to you. A powerful alumni network will allow you to connect with professionals in your sector around the world, with the chance to reach out for advice, access job opportunities, and start your career in a strong position.

7. Entrepreneurship training and funding

If you care about employability, make sure the university you choose offers entrepreneurship training and support for budding entrepreneurs. This could be in the form of business skills workshops, start-up accelerators, grants and funding, or dedicated student groups. Even if you don’t want to start your own business yourself, entrepreneurship training is another good sign that a university has a strong focus on helping students achieve their career goals.

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Top 10 Universities for Graduate Employability 2019

Submitted by staff.writer@qs.com on Tue, 09/11/2018 - 11:17

Launched today, the QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2019 showcases 500 of the world’s top universities for producing highly employable graduates, based on a methodology which considers each institution on five factors: Employer Reputation, Alumni Outcomes, Partnerships With Employers, Employer/Student Connections and Graduate Employment Rate.

Watch our video above to discover which universities claimed positions in the global top 10 for their graduate employability. You can find out more about these top 10 universities here.

Video by Kai Song for TopUniversities.com

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10 of the Best UK Universities for Graduate Employability in 2019

Submitted by belkis@qs.com on Mon, 09/10/2018 - 17:55

The UK is famously home to many of the world’s best institutions for higher education, and with that title comes a high standard of graduate employability.

Following the launch of the QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2019, the results show that there are 52 UK universities featured among the world’s top 500 for graduate employability this year – 14 of which are in the global top 100.

Read on to discover the top 10 UK universities for graduate employability – starting with the 10th, and assessed by employer reputation, alumni outcomes, graduate employment rates and more.

10. King’s College London (KCL)

Consistently ranked in the top 50 universities in the world and top 10 in the UK of the QS World University Rankings®, King’s College London (KCL) is one of the oldest UK universities, established in 1829. It has an excellent reputation for outstanding teaching and research, boasting a distinguished prominence in the humanities, the sciences, law, and a vast range of health areas such as psychiatry and dentistry, as well as social sciences.

Up five places from last year, KCL currently ranks 58th in the world for graduate employability, achieving its highest scores in graduate employment rate and employer reputation.

9. The University of Edinburgh

The University of Edinburgh is ranked 18th in the world in the QS World University Rankings® 2019, and as the largest provider of online distance programs in the Russell Group research-intensive universities, offers over 60 online programs for distance learners. Established in 1582, it has educated some of the world’s best pioneers, inventors, and Nobel Prize winners.

In this year’s graduate employability ranking, the University of Edinburgh ranks 57th in the world, achieving 38th place for employer reputation. 

8. University of Leeds

A redbrick member of the Russell Group of leading UK research universities, the University of Leeds is one of the leading universities in the world, with a reputation for strong research and innovation credentials.

Up an impressive 17 places from last year, it now ranks 53rd in the world for graduate employability overall, achieving its best score for graduate employment rate (44th).

Graduates from the University of Leeds have gone on to pursue notable careers in politics, business, science, entertainment, the arts and more.

7. London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)

Having achieved global recognition for its leadership in the social sciences, the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) is one of the world’s leading UK universities, boasting a high degree of excellence in both teaching and research.

Currently ranking joint 49th in this year’s graduate employability rankings, LSE achieves remarkable scores across most graduate employability categories, with its highest score under the employer reputation indicator, at eighth in the world.

6. University of Bristol

Located in the south-west of England and just under two hours away from London, the University of Bristol was founded in 1876, and is home to world-class teaching, cutting-edge global research, and strong industry connections.

The university has a worldwide alumni network of famous politicians, writers, journalists, scientists, musicians, and many more, and ranks 47th in the world for graduate employability this year, gaining its highest score for employer reputation.

5. The University of Manchester

Ranked 29th in the world according to this year’s world university rankings, the University of Manchester is a prestigious red brick and Russell Group university, offering over 1,000 degree programs in a variety of subject areas including the humanities, business, science, and engineering.

With 15 Nobel Prize winners among its current and former students and staff, the University of Manchester holds 35th place in the world this year for graduate employability, achieving 20th place for the employer reputation indicator.

4. Imperial College London

As a world-renowned university with a prime focus on science, engineering, medicine, and business, Imperial College London is ranked eighth in the world in the QS university rankings. It was founded in 1907, however, its various constituent former medical schools (now wholly part of the university) were established as early as 1823.

Imperial College ranks joint 33rd in the world for graduate employability this year, achieving an impressive seventh place for the employer reputation indicator – which is the indicator’s second-highest score of all the UK universities featured.

3. UCL (University College London)

UCL (University College London) is recognized globally for its reputation in quality research and teaching, and excels in subjects such as medicine, astrophysics, law, engineering, languages, and history.

With 33 Nobel Laureates and counting amongst its alumni and faculty members, UCL ranks 18th in this year’s graduate employability ranking and achieves its highest score in the employer reputation category, at 19th.

2. University of Oxford

As the world’s fifth best university according to the world university rankings, the University of Oxford continues to lead the league tables as the most prestigious UK university, together with its friendly rival Cambridge. With an academic pedigree tracing back to as early as the 11th century, it’s the oldest university in the English-speaking world and comprises 44 colleges and halls, as well as the largest library system in the UK.

Oxford ranks 10th in the world for graduate employability this year and scores perfect marks for employer reputation and alumni outcomes, with its third top score listed under partnerships with employers.

The list of famous Oxford alumni is endless, and includes world-renowned figures in science (such as the late Stephen Hawking), literature (C.S. Lewis and J. R. R. Tolkien), politics (Bill Clinton and Benazir Bhutto), and business (Rupert Murdoch) – to name a few. 

1. University of Cambridge

With a history that spans 800 years, the University of Cambridge is the second-oldest University in the English-speaking world (after Oxford), and the fourth-oldest in the world. It consists of 31 autonomous colleges and excels in six academic schools which include arts and humanities, sciences, and technology.

Cambridge is the number one UK university for graduate employability this year, standing at seventh place. Just like Oxford, it leads the table for employer reputation, and scores a remarkable ninth place for alumni outcomes – which is no surprise, given its vast array of noteworthy alumni over the centuries, including influential scientist, mathematician and theologist Isaac Newton; famous British actor Hugh Laurie; and English broadcaster and naturalist David Attenborough.

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10 of the Best Australian Universities for Graduate Employability in 2019

Submitted by belkis@qs.com on Mon, 09/10/2018 - 15:46

Australia is home to the some of the best universities in the world, excelling in various fields of study and boasting high graduate employment rates. A total of 18 Australian universities were featured in the QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2019, assessed based on a methodology which considers factors such as graduate employment rate, employer reputation, employer-student connections and more.

Read on to learn more about the 10 best Australian universities for graduate employability, as featured in the QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2019.

10. Macquarie University

Macquarie University is one of Australia’s leading institutions for higher education, ranked among the top two percent of universities in the world, with a research rate that’s ranked in the world’s top one percent according to the QS World University Rankings® 2019.

It’s also prominently known for its production of much sought-after graduates from all fields of study, sitting in the 111-120 range for graduate employability overall and currently ranking 204th in the world for its employer reputation, as well as achieving a remarkable score for its graduate employment rate, higher than any other Australian university.

9. Queensland University of Technology (QUT)

As one of Australia’s top universities – particularly for its strong industry connections and business relations – Queensland University of Technology (QUT) is placed in the 101-110 range for graduate employability overall and comes 140th in the world for its employer reputation, and proudly displays the second-highest score for employer-student connections of all the ranked Australian universities.

Some of QUT’s notable alumni include several politicians and members of the Australian Parliament, as well as journalists and reporters, television presenters, and actors and actresses.

8. RMIT University

Next on our list of the best Australian universities for graduate employability is RMIT University, a globally recognized institution with a highly-regarded reputation in technology, design and enterprise. It places 85th for graduate employability overall this year, and achieves its highest score for the graduate employment rate indicator. Graduates of RMIT University have gone on to pursue remarkable careers in engineering, filmmaking, the sciences and other fields.

7. Australian National University (ANU)

Consistently ranking within the five best Australian universities, Australian National University (ANU) is one of the world’s leading institutions for research and education, ranking 73rd for graduate employability this year, having gone up an impressive 11 positions from last year. ANU graduates have made, and continue to make outstanding achievements across a variety of professional fields, including business, medicine, the arts, and government and politics.

6. University of Technology Sydney (UTS)

An institution that was established just 30 years ago, the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) ranks 10th amongst the top 50 young universities in the world, according to the QS top 50 under 50 2019. For graduate employability, UTS ranks 64th in the world and achieves its highest score in the graduate employment rate category at 49th, with the latest figures showing that 78 percent of Australian-resident undergraduates are in employment four months after graduating.

5. Monash University

As the largest university in Australia, Monash University is also ranked in the world's top 100 and is a member of the prestigious Group of Eight (an alliance of world-leading research-intensive Australian universities). It offers a vast range of over 150 fields, which focus on subjects such as additive manufacturing, drug development, domestic violence, and sustainable design.

Monash University ranks 59th for graduate employability, up an incredible 20 places from last year, and achieves its highest score in the employer reputation category.

4. The University of Queensland (UQ)

The University of Queensland consistently ranks among the world's top universities, and is one of only three Australian members of the global Universitas 21 (a leading global network of research-intensive universities), as well as a founding member of the prestigious Group of Eight coalition. For graduate employability, UQ ranks 48th in the world this year, with the third-highest score in Australia for the partnerships with employers indicator.

3. The University of New South Wales (UNSW)

Established in 1949, the University of New South Wales is one of the world's top universities for teaching and research, with an international alumni community of 250,000.

UNSW students and graduates are the top choice for some of Australia's most noteworthy employers, which means the university ranks 24th this year for employer reputation and 28th for graduate employability overall. It also achieves the second-highest score in Australia for alumni outcomes, having educated successful figures such as Rebel Wilson, current Australian prime minister Scott Morrison, and billionaire Mike Cannon-Brookes.

2. The University of Melbourne

Based in Australia's 'cultural capital' and the alma mater of an impressive alumni that includes four Australian prime ministers and five governors-general, the University of Melbourne ranks consistently among the world's best universities and number one in Australia.

Given its internationally famed reputation and noteworthy graduates, the University of Melbourne currently ranks sixth in the world for graduate employability, achieving very high scores across the five indicators. It scores the highest in the country for employment reputation and the second-highest for alumni outcomes, partnerships with employers, and graduate employment rate.

1. The University of Sydney

Concluding our look at the best Australian universities for graduate employability, the University of Sydney is ranked fifth in the world and first in the country in 2019, holding on to its top spot. Established in 1850, it was Australia's first university and today offers applicants more than 400 fields of study. As well as coming first overall in the country, Sydney boasts the strongest scores in Australia for three of the five indicators: employer-student connections (for which it’s ranked 12th in the world), partnerships with employers (14th) and alumni outcomes (27th).

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10 of the Best European Universities for Graduate Employability in 2019

Submitted by sabrina@qs.com on Mon, 09/10/2018 - 15:19

Outside the UK, 163 European universities are featured among the world’s top 500 for graduate employability in this year’s QS Graduate Employability Rankings. This includes 26 in Germany, 16 in Italy, 14 in Spain and 12 in France.

The ranking aims to highlight the institutions producing the most employable graduates, and is based on a methodology which considers five factors, including each university’s graduate employment rate, employer reputation and connections with employers.

Read on discover the 10 highest ranked non-UK European universities for graduate employability in 2019. We have covered the top 10 UK universities in a separate article.

10. Technische Universität Darmstadt

Starting off with a German entrant, and Technische Universität Darmstadt is ranked 78th in the world for its graduate employability this year, earning its best score for its employer reputation (72nd). Entrepreneurial students can gain support from the HIGHEST Startup and Innovation Center, which aims to advance further innovations and business creations. 

9. University College Dublin (UCD)

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The highest-ranked of Ireland’s five entries, University College Dublin (UCD) comes 74th for graduate employability this year, with its strongest score in the partnerships with employers indicator. UCD takes an active role in linking its graduates with employers, with more than 300 employers participating in on-campus recruitment events during the 2015/16 academic year, while thousands more post roles on the UCD Career Development Centre website.

8. CentraleSupélec

France’s CentraleSupélec is up 13 places this year to rank joint 67th in the world for graduate employability, with a very high score for the employer reputation category. A key founding member of the University of Paris-Saclay (a consortium of leading French research universities), CentraleSupélec runs the annual ‘Forum CentraleSupélec’ event, which allows students to connect with representatives from 200 companies from around the world.

7. Universidad de Navarra

The highest-ranked of Spain’s 14 representatives in the graduate employability rankings continues to be the Universidad de Navarra, which is this year placed joint 61st, earning its best score for the employer-student connections indicator. According to the latest figures from the university, graduate employment rates continue to improve, with 92.5 percent of graduates in employment or further studies, enjoying relatively fast access to the labor market.

6. RWTH Aachen University

Next in our look at the best European universities for graduate employability is the German RWTH Aachen University, which climbed an impressive 30 places to now rank 60th in the world, achieving excellent scores for both the employer reputation and partnerships with employers indicators. RWTH Aachen’s Career Center offers a wide range of support services, including special seminars aimed at advising international students on the process of staying in Germany to work after their studies.

5. Delft University of Technology

Heading to the Netherlands, Delft University of Technology is ranked joint 41st for its graduate employability this year, with a very high score (21st) for the partnerships with employers category, a score it shares with RWTH Aachen University. A major source for cooperation with companies is the TU Delft Science Park, which houses more than 200 national and international companies, including start up incubator YES!Delft.

4. Politecnico di Milano

Politecnico di Milano, the largest technical university in Italy, continues to lead the way among Italy’s 16 entries in the Graduate Employability Rankings, and is up three places this year to rank 36th. It gets the highest score in the top 10 for its graduate employment rate (second in the world) and is also placed in the global top 10 for its partnerships with employers.

3. KIT, Karlsruher Institut für Technologie

Ranked 31st for its graduate employability this year, KIT, Karlsruher Institut für Technologie is Germany’s strongest entrant in the ranking and achieves its highest score for the partnerships with employers category. Special career events run by KIT include ‘Hidden Champions’ in which students can get connected with small or medium-sized companies, and ‘Company Speed Dating’ in which students and company representatives connect through eight-minute conversations.

2. Ecole Polytechnique

Heading back to France, Ecole Polytechnique lays claim to being the country’s highest-ranked representative in the graduate employability rankings this year at 30th in the world, attaining its highest score for its graduate employment rate, at joint eighth. According to salary comparison website Emolument.com, average annual salaries for Ecole Polytechnique graduates start at US$77,000 for those with a bachelor’s degree and go up to a whopping $148,000 for those with a PhD.

1. ETH Zurich (Swiss Federal Institute of Technology)

ETH Zurich (Swiss Federal Institute of Technology) continues to be ranked first in continental Europe for graduate employability, with an overall rank of joint 15th this year. Known as one of the most prestigious European universities, ETH Zurich gets its highest score in the employer reputation indicator (18th in the world) and also achieves a very strong score for its graduate employment rate. The university aims to ensure that its career center is a central platform between companies and students, and students are advised on all aspects of the transition to the workplace. 

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Find out which European universities were ranked best for graduate employability, based on the QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2019.

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