Future-proofing students for emerging careers | The Future17 SDG Challenge

As extreme weather events intensify and industries scale up sustainability efforts, demand for Green Skills is skyrocketing. To stay competitive, today’s graduates need the expertise to drive sustainable innovation and adapt to a rapidly evolving job market. Recognising this, QS launched the inaugural World Future Skills Index, the first global benchmark assessing how prepared higher

Future-proofing Australia: How Australia’s universities are faring in building the skills of tomorrow

Fostering innovation within a nation’s higher education system and securing the sector’s long-term sustainability is crucial for economic growth. By 2030, an estimated 375 million workers will need to switch occupational categories, requiring tailored reskilling initiatives and modular, lifelong learning opportunities (McKinsey).   Governments and educational institutions must acknowledge the significant workforce disruption that’s on the

Indian universities in the QS World University Rankings: Moderate gains, greater potential 

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.

India UK Education conference highlights opportunity for close education ties 

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

Aspiring US institutions being outshone in QS rankings

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,

QS International Trade Rankings 2025 | Now live! 

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