MYUNI Insights

    Editorially reviewed guides on university eligibility, Recognition of Prior Learning, doctoral study, transnational education and studying abroad. Every article is written and reviewed by Prof. David Marrani, founder of MYUNI.

    • Recognition & equivalence

      What UK degree is my qualification equivalent to?

      In short: UK universities decide equivalence themselves, guided by UK ENIC benchmarks and their own admissions criteria. An 'equivalent' UK level tells you where your qualification sits on a familiar scale, but it does not guarantee admission to any specific programme.

      6 min read · Reviewed Jul 2026

    • APEL & Prior learning

      Can work experience count toward a UK master's degree?

      In short: yes, in specific circumstances. UK universities can admit candidates without a bachelor's degree to a taught master's when they can evidence substantial, relevant, recent experience through a formal APEL claim. It is not automatic and it varies by institution and by programme.

      7 min read · Reviewed Jul 2026

    • Doctoral study

      Executive DBA vs Online DBA: which doctorate fits your career?

      In short: an Executive DBA is a cohort-based, professionally focused doctorate delivered in intensive residencies; an Online DBA is a distance-learning doctorate designed for asynchronous study. Both award a doctoral qualification, but the experience, research training and time commitment are quite different.

      8 min read · Reviewed Jul 2026

    • Recognition & equivalence

      How UK universities actually assess international qualifications

      In short: UK admissions teams read your qualification, its grading scale, its awarding institution's status, the subjects you studied, and — for many programmes — your language evidence and personal statement. UK ENIC benchmarks inform the reading; they do not replace it.

      7 min read · Reviewed Jul 2026

    • APEL & Prior learning

      Recognition of Prior Learning in European higher education

      In short: the European Higher Education Area (EHEA) endorses Recognition of Prior Learning in principle, but implementation is national. Some countries have well-established RPL routes; others treat it as exceptional. What travels well is the ECTS framework, which lets universities express the volume of learning in a comparable way.

      6 min read · Reviewed Jul 2026

    • Study destinations

      Studying in the UAE: recognised universities and pathways

      In short: UAE higher education is regulated by the Ministry of Education's Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) for federal and private institutions inside the country, and by free-zone authorities for branch campuses. Recognition varies by regulator, so 'accredited in the UAE' can mean different things.

      6 min read · Reviewed Jul 2026

    • Study destinations

      Study in Europe: EQF levels, Bologna and ECTS explained

      In short: European degrees share a common structure — three cycles (bachelor, master, doctorate), eight EQF levels, and ECTS credits. Understanding these three concepts makes it far easier to compare programmes across countries and to plan a realistic pathway.

      6 min read · Reviewed Jul 2026

    • International students

      Applying to a UK university after a Schengen visa refusal

      In short: a Schengen refusal does not automatically preclude a UK Student visa, but you must disclose it honestly and address the underlying reason. UKVI evaluates each application on its own facts; the case-worker will read your file with the earlier refusal in view.

      5 min read · Reviewed Jul 2026

    • Institutional & TNE

      Transnational education: what it is and when it makes sense

      In short: transnational education (TNE) is the delivery of a degree by a university outside its home country, either directly (branch campus) or through a partner. Quality depends on the model, the partner, and the awarding body — not on the marketing.

      7 min read · Reviewed Jul 2026

    • Academic pathways

      Taught master's vs MRes vs doctorate: which route fits you?

      In short: a taught master's builds subject depth through coursework; an MRes builds research capability through a supervised project; a doctorate produces an original contribution to knowledge. Choosing between them is about what you want to do next — not about prestige.

      6 min read · Reviewed Jul 2026

    • Subject guides

      Best universities for computer science: an international student guide

      Rankings are a starting point, not an answer. The 'best' computer science university for you is the one whose research strengths, entry route, funding profile and industry ties match your background and goals. This guide walks through the institutions most consistently cited across REF, QS and CSRankings — and, more importantly, how to work out which of them will actually admit and support you.

      9 min read · Reviewed Jul 2026