With another invigorating QS India Summit in the rear-view mirror, it’s a good time to reflect on Indian university performance. Where are we seeing Indian institutions improve? What opportunities are available to Indian institutions? Setting the scene 46 Indian universities are ranked in the QS World University Rankings 2025, with an average rank of 782.
The India UK Education Conference, held on February 13 in central London, brought together stakeholders from across the two countries with one aim – to continue to build connections between the UK and India. “There is huge potential in education [for the UK in India],” said UK Minister of Services, Small Business and Exports, Gareth
The question on many people’s lips – will the introduction of foreign universities to India help improve the country’s higher education system? At the QS India Summit 2025, Dr Ashwin Fernandes, QS Executive Director, AMESA chaired a lively debate on this very topic. Watch the debate on YouTube or listen to the audio. Thank you
The data paints a concerning picture. When looking at universities ranked between 100-500 overall in the QS World University Rankings, US university performance is dropping while competitors are improving. Pronounced drop in performance In 2021, aspiring US institutions (those ranked between 100-500) started with the best average rank compared to aspiring peers in the UK,
The QS International Trade Rankings 2025 are now live! Developed in partnership with the Hinrich Foundation, a philanthropic organisation, the QS International Trade Rankings are designed to help students identify the programmes that best fit their academic and skills development goals, and guide employers to recruit graduates that meet their requirements. We use six indicators
US institutions are in need of a point of differentiation. Over the past 5 years, growth in international student numbers has slowed, and competition from the UK, Australia and Canada is increasing. In the US, universities face a challenging policy environment as they look to recruit international students. Creative thinking and new approaches are necessary
“If we get this right, we have the opportunity not only to address the skills challenge but to lay a strong foundation for an economy that can be more inclusive and responsive.” Yalin Zhao, PwC UK Today’s workforce requires skillsets that didn’t exist 20 years ago; artificial intelligence (AI), digital and green skills have all
A snapshot of the QS India Summit 2025 Over 500 delegates and guests from 30 countries joined us in Goa for the QS India Summit 2025. Across panels, masterclasses, breakfast meetings, roundtables and seminars, we hosted invigorating and purposeful discussions centred around equitable partnerships between Indian higher education and the global sector. QS CEO Jessica