Coronavirus: Information for Current and Prospective Students

The global spread of coronavirus (Covid-19) is already having a massive impact on universities and business schools around the world. If you’re a current or prospective student concerned about the impact the coronavirus may have on your studies, this page will regularly update with the latest information and advice. 

Discover where to study with QS 

Concerns about whether you need to change your study plans are understandable, but we remain committed to helping you discover the right university for you. We are continuing to run QS World Grad School Tour and QS World MBA Tour events where it is feasible and are also planning some digital events for people who are unable to travel. These will allow you to meet with school representatives and engage in one-on-one conversations, just as if you’re in the same room! 

Our events planned for China and Asia in May have been rescheduled as digital events. Our ConnectMBA events in Austria, Switzerland and Germany are now being run as Virtual Interviews. Information about our planned events for Europe, India and Africa will be confirmed soon. 

If you need to take a GMAT, GRE or TOEFL exam for your application, many test centers around the world have closed. INSEAD recently became the first leading business school to allow MBA applications without test results.

Please also take our survey to let us know if coronavirus is affecting your study plans or not. We’ll be sharing the results of the survey here on a regular basis, so you can learn more about how other students are being affected.  

QS advice 

Not sure what coronavirus is or what the symptoms are? Start with our helpful primer that covers everything you need to know. 

We’ve also produced this helpful guide for anyone attending a digital QS event, and some top tips for working from home and setting up a home office.

There's also advice for anyone looking for productive things to do while social distancing, or in need of tips for looking after your mental health.

We also have a first-hand report on how coronavirus is affecting campuses in the US.

Will Covid-19 affect your university application?

Want to know what universities and business schools are doing about university admissions? While the full extent of the Covid-19 pandemic remains uncertain, many leading universities have reassured students that they are continuing to accept applications for degree programs starting later this year.

We've created two new hub pages to track the latest admissions news from top universities and business schools. Find out how university admissions are affected, as well as how top business schools are affected.

While test centers around the world are closed, it is now possible to take the GRE and GMAT at home. Some universities and schools are also accepting Duolingo as an alternative to sitting the TOEFL or IELTS.

Latest World Health Organization information 

The World Health Organization has published their advice for members of the public. Read it here. Covid-19 has now been classed as a pandemic by the World Health Organization.

You can also find their latest travel advice here. 

 

Want to learn more? 

If you want to learn more about coronavirus, Imperial College London have compiled a free, online course which over 19 hours teaches you more about the outbreak. The syllabus is constantly being updated with the latest information. Find out more here. 

UK residents are encouraged to download the free Covid Symptom Tracker app. Even if you don't have any symptoms, the data you provide will help researchers map the spread of Covid-19.

 

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Cambridge University: Online Only Lectures Until Summer 2021

Imperial College Business School Holds Virtual MSc Information Session

What to Consider When Comparing Universities Online

How to Choose a Business School Without Leaving the House

Comparing Virtual Tours of Top Business Schools

Why Higher Education is Still Necessary in Times of Change

How Can I Still Study Abroad?

Why Technology Can Save University Enrolment in Trying Times

QS digital events

QS Digital Events Calendar

How to Prepare For a QS Digital Event

How to Impress MBA Recruiters at Home

How to Navigate Your University Search During Covid-19

Why Aspiring Grad Students Should Attend HE Events

Coronavirus Advice for In-Person QS Events

Admissions advice

University Admissions: Coronavirus Hub

Business School Admissions: Coronavirus Hub

How Will the New Clearing Process Affect Students?

‘We’re Working to Ensure Candidate Applications Aren’t Disrupted’: Instagram Live with Imperial College Business School

Universities Changing Tuition Fees in Response to Coronavirus

How Covid-19 Is Affecting Wharton MBA Applications

Online Resources to Use in Your MBA Application

UK Government to Cap University Admissions: Will You Be Affected?

How To Defer Your University Offer In the UK

How To Defer Your University Offer In the US

How to Defer Your University Offer in Canada

How To Defer Your University Offer In Australia

Wharton Holds First Virtual Campus Tour For Students Stuck at Home

Entrance tests & exams

Six Tips to Ace the At-Home GRE and GMAT

INSEAD Accepting Applications Without the GMAT Due to Coronavirus

Can't Take TOEFL? Duolingo Might Offer Alternative

How to Take the GRE and GMAT at Home

China's National University Entrance Exam Will Go Ahead in July

Studying online

80% of UK Students Struggling Financially Due to COVID-19

Business As Usual: ESCP Replaces In-Person Project With Online Version

Why Coronavirus Will Cause an Ed-Tech Boom

Should UK Students Get A Refund For The Academic Year?

Majority of International Students Happy to Study Online

Benefits of Online Degrees, According to Students

How to Successfully Work From Home

How to Organize Your Routine When Working From Home

How to Set Up Your Home Office When Studying Your MBA

How to Stay Focused When Studying Your MBA at Home

How to Stay Engaged While Studying Online

75 Percent of Students Expect Lower Tuition Fees For Studying Online

9 Top Universities Offering Free Online Courses

Why Hybrid Teaching Might Be the Future of Online Courses

UK Students Will Pay Full Tuition Fees If Classes Remain Online, Say Government

10 Online Courses to Boost Your Business Curriculum

Life in lockdown

Quiz: Which Quarantine Cliché Are You?

Meet the Charity Helping International Students Left Homeless By COVID-19

Re-opening Businesses in COVID-19: Pros and Cons

What It’s Like Being in B-school During the Covid-19 Pandemic

Life Under Quarantine: How Coronavirus is Affecting University Students

Coronavirus: Life is Changing on Campus in the United States

25 Productive Things To Do While Social Distancing

Five Inventive Things B-School Students Can Do While Social Distancing

How to Keep Employee Morale High While Working From Home

How UK Students Can Help Out During the Coronavirus Crisis

9 Books All B-School Candidates Should Read While Social Distancing

How to Avoid Back Pain When Working From Home, According to a Chiropractor

Business School Professors Recommend Activities to Pass the Time in the Pandemic

Staying healthy

Five Ways to Look After Your Mental Health in Lockdown

How Can Students Stay Healthy At Home?

Should You Try to ‘Improve Yourself’ in Quarantine?

Fun and Unusual Ways Students are Staying Active in Quarantine

How You Can Stay Happy and Healthy While Studying at Home

Careers advice

The 'New Normal': Why Digital Skills Matter More Than Ever

The EdTech Sector Grows as Other Industries Take a Hit from the Coronavirus Crisis

Bounce Back Loans: Everything You Need to Know for Your Small Business

Staying Hopeful: MBA Grads on Job Hunting During a Recession

What Does Coronavirus Mean For The Hospitality Industry?

How to Adapt Your Small Business During a Pandemic

How to Get Hired Without Leaving the House

How 2020 Graduates Can Find Jobs Amid Coronavirus

Everything Students Need to Know About Virtual Internships

Staying Afloat: UK Small Business Owners on Adapting to a Pandemic

How My B-School Experience Is Helping Me Run a Hospital During Covid-19

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Safeguarding Talent During Coronavirus: Will Internships Go Digital?