University ratings systems, like QS Stars, assess how institutions perform in the areas that matter to students, graduates, faculty and partners. Universities receive an overall QS Star rating, and a rating for each of the categories, all out of five. Once the QS Stars audit is complete, the rating can be used to refine an
Welcoming environment draws international students to North American institutions – report
Students looking to study in North America do so because of its “welcoming environment”. That’s according to a new QS report, titled “Business school applicant trends and motivations in 2024”, we reviewed the 11,000+ responses to the QS International Student Survey we received in 2023. With a three-year total of 28,010 responses, we have a
How are Chinese universities preparing graduates for tomorrow’s challenges?
Recent data indicates increasing youth unemployment across China – emphasising the ongoing pressure on the job market for recent graduates in the world’s second-largest economy post-COVID-19. Chinese businesses are also facing challenges, as they express dissatisfaction with some of the skills they require – with a significant skills gap score (assessing the disparity between the
The value of university rankings to an up-and-coming nation
Following India’s recent success in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024, Dr Vidya Yeravdekar, Chair of the FICCI Higher Education Committee and Pro-Chancellor of Symbiosis International University, explores the value Indian institutions, and their prospective students, can find in university rankings. Quality benchmarks can be seen in all sorts of industries – from
QS partners with Spanish newspaper El Mundo
QS is proud to announce a new collaboration with El Mundo, a leading Spanish newspaper. The partnership stems from a shared vision to provide students and the higher education sector with data-led comparative insights. QS is now a data partner for El Mundo, providing insights from the QS Global Employer Survey which features the perspectives
The Student Recruiters: Michelle Arikpo at QS
Helping students make the right decision is the central tenet of student recruitment teams. We are fortunate that, at QS, we have regional experts who can use their knowledge to tailor their approach to student recruitment depending on where a prospective student is from. Michelle Arikpo, QS Regional Director for Africa, has been with us
How Arab universities fared in the QS World University Rankings by Subject
The recently released QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024 ranked over 16,300 academic programmes, from 1,559 institutions. While global data offers a unique snapshot of the higher education sector, there is also significant value in taking a more regional view. Dr Ashwin Fernandes, QS Executive Director for Africa, Middle East & South Asia, has
Rankings released! QS Online MBA Rankings 2024
The QS Online MBA Rankings 2024 are now live! This instalment showcases the top online MBAs, across the globe – offering an independent comparative analysis of providers as students increasingly look to these courses for a more flexible and cost-effective way of achieving their career development goals. In our newest edition, we’ve featured more