Reports and white papers

Evolving education amidst crisis: The perspectives of international students
With responses collected from January to March 2021, this edition of our monthly Coronavirus Student Survey reporting reveals how international students are faring in early 2021.   This report explores a range...
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QS World University Rankings 2022 Result Tables (Excel)
Since 2004, the QS World University Rankings has offered global performance data to students, academics, government and the higher education sector. Which universities rank the highest in the world? Data...
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UK Domestic Student Survey 2021
This fourth edition of the UK Domestic Student Survey includes responses from over 13,800 UK A-level and college students applying to study at one of 14 universities. It looks at:...
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Vaccines and virtual lectures: How international students are adapting to higher education in 2021
International students are facing a very different educational environment in 2021 and QS is committed to understanding their experiences. As part of our ongoing coronavirus reporting, QS analysts have added...
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The Future of Australian Business Schools
A collaboration between QS Quacquarelli Symonds and the Australian Business Deans Council. Providing insights captured from a combination of surveys and interviews amongst Australian Business School Deans, this report examines...
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Prioritising gender diversity in the workplace at higher education institutions
The global higher education sector has an important role to play in promoting, prioritising and supporting gender diversity in all facets of the industry.   Women and transgender and non-binary individuals still face...
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QS World University Rankings by Subject 2021
This rankings report explores the 2021 edition of the QS World University Subject Rankings. By downloading the report, you will gain access to the following: A table of all ranked...
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What You Need to Know to Recruit in India
Recruiting Indian students looking to study abroad is an important part of many institutions’ international student recruitment strategies. With a growing population and increasing demand for international student experiences, Indian students...
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