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QS acquires HolonIQ

“The acquisition marks a major milestone in QS’ evolution as a global leader in education intelligence.”

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QS 360: Reputation | Available now

From first impression to lasting impact. Improve your institutional reputation to attract students, secure funding, and build powerful partnerships.

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What are the preferences and motivations of prospective international students?

Using data from the QS International Student Survey 2024, discover what students want from universities in your country.

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QS Global India Initiative

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We support institutions across the globe at all stages of the student recruitment journey – from initial enquiry to enrolment.

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Analyse your institution’s strengths and weaknesses, then develop effective strategies to step up results in key areas. Our insights and expertise power your performance.

Understand and enhance your reputation

Together we’ll craft a bespoke plan to refine and amplify your brand, leveraging our expertise and global reach to bring your vision to life.

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Since its entrepreneurial beginnings, Quacquarelli Symonds has built a community of institutional partners and our data-driven expertise is known and respected by both higher education leaders and prospective students across the world.

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