Dr Helen Kelly, Principal Consultant at QS, dives in to the data on how the UK is perceived by international students, and what the UK can do to continue to be a premier educational hub. The UK’s appeal as a destination for international students stands at a crossroads. The QS International Student Survey 2023 indicates
The methodology of the QS Stars university rating system is seeing one of its biggest shifts in its 15-year history. Since its launch in 2009, QS Stars has rated institutions out of a possible five stars based on areas that are most important to students. To make sure QS Stars continues to be a useful
The QS World University Rankings: Sustainability 2024 are now live! The second edition of the QS World University Rankings: Sustainability evaluates universities based on three categories to assess how they are taking action to tackle the world’s most pressing global challenges. A total of 1,397 institutions are featured – more than double the number assessed
With the QS World University Ranking: Sustainability 2024 now live, we spoke to Leah Cowen, Vice-President, Research and Innovation, and Strategic Initiatives, at the world number one university – the University of Toronto (U of T) – to better understand why sustainability is important for them and their students, and what the future holds for
With over 1,000 universities and 42,000 colleges, the Indian higher education system has witnessed tremendous growth since the nation’s independence and is now one of the largest in the world. Supported by a forward-looking and ambitious government policy, the country is uniquely positioned to educate the young people at the frontline of solving world challenges.
We are thrilled to welcome two new members to the QS Global Rankings Advisory Board – an independent panel who advise QS on the development and impact of our rankings portfolio. University of Cambridge student Stella Wernicke and Dr Sebastian Kahlert, Sustainability Manager at ETH Zurich in Switzerland, join a diverse membership of 39 experts
The QS Online MBA Rankings: Asia-Pacific 2023 are now live! The leading online MBA programmes are reviewed regionally for the first time this year – eight institutions are ranked in the QS Online MBA Rankings: Asia-Pacific 2023 across four indicators: ‘Class Experience’, ‘Class Profile’, ‘Employability’ and ‘Faculty and Teaching’. The Australian Graduate School of Management
Following a period of sustained growth in international student numbers, buoyed by enabling policy and a welcoming environment pre- and post-pandemic, the UK’s continued success may now be under threat. Divisive rhetoric from politicians, unhelpful policy changes, cost of living crises at home and abroad, and aggressive recruitment strategies from other countries are all combining