Today, we have released the QS Global MBA, QS Global Business Master’s and QS Online MBA rankings for 2026. The three projects feature a comprehensive analysis of 1,446 Graduate Management Education (GME) programmes from 637 unique institutions worldwide. The rankings evaluate the performance of institutions across leading full-time MBA programmes and five key business subjects:
A university degree, once a reliable path to employment and stability, now offers a more fragile link to career success as graduates face increasingly challenging job markets due to economic shifts and automation. Talking points “Universities and employers now face a crucial question: has the degree’s role in shaping career outcomes kept pace with the
Gujarat International Finance Tec-City Company Limited (GIFTCL) and QS Quacquarelli Symonds, the world’s leading provider of analytics and insights for higher education, have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on initiatives that will strengthen GIFT City’s positioning as an international hub for education, innovation, and global engagement. The MoU, signed today at
Is it relevant whether we have men or women as leaders? Evidence shows that when women lead, economies leap but the journey toward gender equity remains an uphill one. In 2025, women account for almost half of the global workforce, but they only represent 28 percent of C-suite roles (World Economic Forum). Women hold just
Online Bilgi, a trusted leader in Information Services and Technologies in Türkiye, is proud to announce a new partnership with QS Quacquarelli Symonds, a global higher education think-tank and publisher of the most authoritative and referenced university and business school rankings. Under this agreement, Online Bilgi has been appointed as an authorised Channel Partner and
It’s ironic that student conversion is becoming so much more difficult as the world becomes increasingly connected via new technological developments. While data shows us where prospective students are – for example, QS’s Global Flows report drives mobility right down to 2,500 cities and towns around the globe – universities are apparently unable to meet
QS is thrilled to welcome the University of Exeter as the first official member of the Responsible AI Consortium. This pioneering initiative—launched by QS in collaboration with founding members EDHEC Business School, Imperial College Business School, and Luiss Business School—aims to advance the responsible use of AI in higher education. Through collaborative research, project-based learning,
For the first time ever, South Korea’s capital, Seoul, has been named the best city for students. After six consecutive editions in first place, London drops to third place, while Tokyo maintains second position. There has been significant movement among the top 20 cities. Now, 10 of the top 20 cities are in Asia Pacific,