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Best universities for graduate jobs: Global Employability University Ranking 2026

Universities producing the most employable graduates have been ranked by companies around the world in the Global Employability University Ranking 2026. These are the universities that are preparing graduates for their careers

October 30 2025

Trinity College, Cambridge

Graduate employability: top universities in the UK ranked by employers 2026

UK universities producing the most employable graduates have been ranked by companies around the world in the Global Employability University Ranking 2026. these are the top UK universities for preparing students for their careers

October 30 2025

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Graduate employability: top universities in the United States ranked by employers 2026

US universities producing the most employable graduates have been ranked by companies around the world in the Global Employability University Ranking 2026. These are the top US universities for preparing graduates for their careers. 

October 30 2025

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Graduate employability: top universities in Germany ranked by employers 2026

Universities producing the most employable graduates have been ranked by companies around the world in the Global University Employability Ranking 2026. These are the top universities in Germany for producing graduates ready for careers

October 30 2025

Australian National University

Graduate employability: top universities in Australia ranked by employers 2026

Australian universities producing the most employable graduates have been ranked by companies around the world in the Global Employability University Ranking 2026. These are the top universities in Australia for producing graduates ready for their careers

October 30 2025

Graduate employability: top universities in France ranked by employers 2026

French universities producing the most employable graduates have been ranked by companies around the world in the Global University Employability Ranking 2026. These are the top universities in France for preparing graduates for their careers

October 30 2025

University of Toronto

Graduate employability: top universities in Canada ranked by employers 2026

Canadian universities producing the most employable graduates have been ranked by companies around the world in the Global University Employability Ranking 2026. These are the top universities in Canada for producing graduates ready for careers

October 30 2025

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Graduate employability: top universities in the Netherlands ranked by employers 2026

Universities in the Netherlands producing the most employable graduates have been ranked by companies around the world in the Global Employability University Ranking 2026. These are the top universities in the Netherlands for producing graduates ready for their careers

October 30 2025

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Why you should look for work before pursuing a postgraduate degree

Working in a job before pursuing a postgraduate degree can help you develop a wide range of skills that will benefit your future studies

January 15 2025

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Pursuing an MBA: a strategic decision for career advancement

Studying for an MBA was a strategic career choice for Colombian student Iveth Marcela Galan and it helped her to develop in her career

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How to manage your time over the summer

Shermaine Saw, an international student from Singapore, shares her top time management strategies and suggestions for summer break activities for university students 

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Unlocking your next move: five steps after graduation

Graduations are fast approaching and if you haven’t figured out your next steps don't worry. These five simple steps will help you to plan your next move

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Seven ways for students to keep up with changing industries

Fabienne Perez, associate professor in human resources and organisational management at the ESSCA School of Management in France, shares seven tips to help students aiming to work in rapidly changing industries

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Four things to do before you graduate

It might seem early to think about your life after university, but it’s always good to be prepared. Here are four things that you can do now to boost your career prospects after you graduate

February 1 2024

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The art of modern job-hunting

Niamh Carroll, programme executive at the Global Undergraduate Awards, recounts her challenges in finding a graduate position and offers her advice to assist students in securing theirs

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10 ways to make the most of a summer internship

Summer internships are a great way to gain new skills and work towards your future career goals. Here are 10 ways to make the most of your internship programme

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How do you write a CV for your first job?

Garret Maher, executive director of The Global Undergraduate Awards, shares his top tips for building a strong CV for work after university

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International perspective: learning entrepreneurship at university

Jan Rommerskirchen from Switzerland shares his tips on what students interested in entrepreneurship should look for in a university

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How to make the most of a research master’s placement

How do you get the best from a master’s placement? University of Leeds PhD student Sophia Lambert says connect with others, ask questions and treat it as an adventure

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The graduate guide to internships and work experience

Internships and work experience are a great way to gain skills and make contacts, especially as you think about life after graduation. This guide includes how to find work experience, how to apply for work experience and how to write a CV and cover letter

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January 22 2024

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How to land a job as an engineering graduate

Engineering graduates develop many skills that can be applied to a wide range of industries, not only engineering. Vince Pizzoni, a professor of chemical and environmental engineering at the University of Nottingham, shares some advice on how to prepare for those job applications

November 30 2023

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How to crack placements while at business school

Finding a campus placement while at a business school can be a tough process. Here are some tips to help you find the right role for you

November 24 2023

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Finding a job: graduate advice

The director of the career planning service at McGill University shares her top tips for applying for graduate roles and entering the world of work

November 1 2022

What is a graduate job?

What is the difference between a graduate scheme and a non-graduate scheme job?

One of the key reasons why students go to university is to help them with their future careers. But is it better to join a graduate scheme at a company or to go straight into an entry-level job?

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What are microcredentials?

As the popularity of microcredentials continues to grow, we look at what they are and what they can do for students and professionals who are considering upskilling in their chosen industry

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How to increase your chances of landing a graduate job

When applying to a large company, students should research what the recruitment process will involve and tailor their application to align with the business’ values

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Video: three tips from a female graduate entrepreneur

Vivian Lai, an entrepreneur and recent graduate, shares her tips for fellow female business founders ahead of International Women’s Day

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Using your skills and values to define a career that’s right for you

When looking for a job it’s important to find something that you are both interested in and will enjoy. Here are some tips from Imperial College’s deputy director of careers, Richard Carruthers, on how to find a career that aligns with your values

February 28 2022

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How to start a business while at university: tips from the students who did it

Three entrepreneurs share the resources and advice that any university student planning to start a business will find valuable

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What to do if you change your career goals during university

Should I switch courses? What will I tell employers? Two graduate careers experts talk changing career aspirations

December 7 2021

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What I gained from getting involved with leadership opportunities at university

Three students reflect on their experiences taking different leadership roles at a Canadian university 

December 2 2021

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What do top employers want from graduates?

Hiring managers from Jaguar Land Rover, PWC and Siemens share the main qualities and skills they look for when hiring graduates and undergraduate students

November 23 2021

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Five things international students can do outside their degree to boost employability

Careers experts share five things you can do beyond your degree at university to make you more employable

November 19 2021

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Five tips to deal with graduate job rejections

Hunting for a job takes up a lot of time and energy and can feel futile when it doesn't lead anywhere. Recent graduate Holly Seglah shares some tips that have helped her to keep going when it felt like all she was receiving was rejections

September 13 2021

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Video: advice from employers for university students on career development

Employers from top companies around the world share the key skills they think all students should learn to excel in their careers

September 7 2021

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Developing transferrable skills as a university student

Students will often hear the phrase ‘transferable skills’ when speaking to a careers adviser, but what does it mean? Richard Carruthers, deputy director of the careers service at Imperial College London, explains

September 6 2021

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As a university student, when should you start thinking about your career?

All university students should start thinking about employability at the start of their courses, not the end. Here are some tips on how to ensure you start preparing for a career early

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Entrepreneurship is a new career choice for university students

Entrepreneurship is becoming more and more of an option for students who are struggling to find more traditional jobs

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How to network as an international student

What are the best ways to build and maintain a network? Here are some top tips from graduate careers experts

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Nine common job interview questions and how to answer them

Make sure that you are prepared for any job interview with this handy guide to the most common questions you might be asked and how to answer them 

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Virtual internships: what are the benefits for international students?

Unsure about whether to look for an internship? Here’s how a virtual internship could help you build vital skills for success in the workplace

The one skill all students should acquire to boost employability

Ensuring that you remain curious and continue to learn long after you leave university is one of the most useful skills students can acquire

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How to boost your career prospects as a university student

Trying to find a job throughout the pandemic has been a challenge for many students, so here are some tips on how to boost your career prospects

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Your student experience is on hold; career development doesn’t have to be

Although the future is still very uncertain, there are a few things that you can do right now to start preparing for life after university

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How studying in the UK led to an engineering career

Adeayo Sotayo chose to study in the UK due to its reputation as a country for high-quality education. Since graduating he has gone on to a successful engineering career

December 15 2020

Should London be the first rung on your career ladder?

Should London be the first rung on your career ladder?

If you want to pursue a career in finance, it’s worth looking outside London to see if there may be better opportunities, write three postgraduate students

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Class of 2020: tips for looking for a job

It might seem as though it's impossible to find a job right now, but recent graduate Mariia Kogan shares some tips that helped her to land a job she loves 

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International PhD students: the ups and downs of job hunting in the UK

International PhD student Adeayo Sotayo shares why it can be tricky for international PhD students to find jobs in the UK, as well as some tips on how he managed it 

‘If a student can do a job, they should do the job’

Students from the University of Reading highlight the key things that the university is doing to encourage careers prospects

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A year in London: figuring out this whole job hunting thing

Reona’s latest blog looks at how international students can prepare for their careers even if graduation is still some time away

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‘I won’t get a good job if I don’t go to university’

A six-year-old, a nine-year-old and a 17-year-old explain why they want to go to university in this short video

October 27 2017

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How a scholarship helped me land my dream job

A Santander Universities scholarship was crucial for Maria to move to London to attend university and ultimately end up in her dream job 

October 12 2017

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Tips for getting your dream graduate job

A managing partner for talent at a leading multinational company shares her advice for job-seeking students and graduates

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Digital Leaders: top cities for digital education and careers

A new ranking explores which cities have the highest concentration of top universities in digital and tech education 

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Women in STEM: 36 weeks, eight internships, invaluable experience

University of Sussex engineering student Abigail Berhane has undertaken several internships to boost her employability but realises that it’s also important to strike a better work-life balance 

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Women in STEM: how studying physics can help solve real world problems

Physics student Libby Moxon explains how her placement and degree are helping to find a solution to the global energy crisis

September 25 2017

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London Venture Crawl: encouraging entrepreneurship in students

The London Venture Crawl provided more than 200 university students in London with the opportunity to learn about the different business opportunities in the city

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Why universities should encourage student entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurship is essential preparation for graduates to tackle society’s most pressing issues.

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Studying in Canada gave me the opportunities to start my own business

Co-founder of ApplyBoard Meti Basiri shares his experiences of being an international student in Canada and how it inspired him to set up ApplyBoard 

January 11 2021

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The benefits of setting up a business as a student

Two students who received funding from the Santander Entrepreneurship Awards share the inspiration behind their businesses and how they set them up 

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October 14 2019

Starting a business at university

Starting a business at university

Being a university student can be the ideal time to start your own company – as long as you’re prepared to make the sacrifices, writes University of Sussex student Hlanganiso Matangaidze

September 4 2019

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