A top US university has joined with one of Asia's finest to provide expert management for the region's booming tourism industry, which includes newly legalised gambling facilities to emulate the success of Macau's.   Asia's tourism industry is booming. The rising affluence of Asia's middle-class populations, increasing air connectivity and growing regional and global...
 
 
The performance of Asian universities in the QS World University Rankings has shown this part of the world is one to keep your eye on. Boasting some of the continent's top-ranked institutions including National University of Singapore (NUS), which came third in the 2010 QS Asian University Rankings - both Singapore and Malaysia will provide any undergraduate student...
 
 
Singapore offers an international experience of culture, colour and education. It's no wonder, this small, but very populated, island nation is beoming such a popular study abroad destination.   Country overview   Singapore stands out for its magnificent blend and influences of Chinese, Malay and Indian traditions. It is this, combined with up-to-the-minute...
 
 
Norway offers a host of undergraduate and graduate study abroad programs taught in English, and as such, has become a firm favourite for international students.   Country overview   The Land of the Midnight Sun earns its title from northern Norway's everlasting sunlight during the summer months.   Known for its stunning natural beauty and winter sports...
 
 
 
Study abroad in Norway and you'll be surrounded by some of the most spectacular natural scenery the planet has to offer. From the ethereal tranquillity of the fjords, to the spectacular snow-peaked mountains of Jotunheimen National Park, and to the mysterious spectacle of the Northern Lights, Norway is a nation with an embarrassment of natural riches. What's more, with...
 
 
 
The Netherlands is a country where stereotypes are the norm, but this makes for a beautiful and very characteristic nation to study abroad in.   Country overview   Dykes, windmills, canals and tulips will be seen wherever you are, and you can expect to see more bikes, than buses and trains. The landscape is quite simply, flat! Holland's position at the heart of...
 
 
The Netherlands is a country of fascinating contradictions: it retains a traditional and quaint feel, but its people are forward-thinking and sophisticated; it's one of the world's most densely populated countries but has a serene and relaxed pace of life; it's one of the most permissive countries around, but crime and social problems are relatively low. Whether you're...
 
 
For domestic students, Japan presents a bewildering variety of postgraduate study options. The country is home to almost 700 universities and a total of over 2000 graduate degree programs covering every conceivable area of academic pursuit. However, the vast majority of these options remain out of reach to most international students, the path being blocked by that great...
 
 
Carrie Bee Hao tells Top Universities about student life in Japan. Name: Carrie Bee Hao Degree:Masters of Business Law University:Hitotsubashi University Nationality:Tokyo, Japan   "Japan is a challenging country to take up further studies in", says Carrie Bee Hao, a Filipino-Chinese student currently studying in Japan. Almost, if not all, of the...
 
 
In no other place will you find the mix of a bustling fast-paced metropolis with the calm tranquillity that hangs over the zen gardens and temples of Japan.   Country overview   Situated between the North Pacific and the Sea of Japan, this country of contrast consists of four major islands and is surrounded by another 4,000. If you choose to study abroad in...