QS Quacquarelli Symonds

Mohammad Ahmed

Regional Recruitment Manager, QS
Pakistan
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I am well versed in international education management with over 10 years of professional experience in student recruitment services and partnership development for institutions across Australia, Canada, USA & United Kingdom.

I began my career with international student recruitment in 2017 as student counsellor to support applicants with study abroad ambitions across Australia, USA, Canada, Malaysia, UAE & United Kingdom.  

Over the years I have specialized in establishing new partnerships, collaboration and lead marketing activities for international universities in Pakistan.

Previously I have worked with University of Wollongong, Australia to make a strong market presence and student recruitment activities to promote the main campus along with responsibilities of branch campuses Dubai and Malaysia.

Now I proudly represent the prestigious University of Birmingham.

Local market expertise

Pakistan is high-yield potential market and has been very keen interest market for many foreign universities to up lift international applications from this region as it contributes to consistent top performing market for foreign universities as most popular being Top #5 source market for UK Higher Education and Top #10 for Australian Higher Education.

Pakistan is becoming a very competitive market hence local representation creates a huge impact towards high potential conversions while maintaining quality checks and sustain strong relationships with all stakeholders.  

Understanding students

South Asian students typically seek quality education in foreign universities as opportunities to expand career prospects in their respective field of interest and excel employability opportunities with international exposure.

Pakistani students are very ambitions towards earning global recognition within their respective professional careers and contribute to many fast-growing fields in demand.  

The decision journey of making choice of which international university to choose depends on amount of information and awareness available to them through right medium channel in the market.  

Acting on behalf of universities

I take the liberty of owning the representation to build reputable partnership and maintain quality student recruitment by ensuring genuine student can be part of the university and they should abide by immigration laws, academic merit and financial sustainability to afford living cost.

Its important to understand creating awareness about immigration rules and regulation is one of the key elements of international student recruitment that needs to properly channel into the market of recruitment.

Personal strengths

International student recruitment is a services industry, and I proudly claim in maintaining quality services to all stakeholders in the region thus gaining popularity in market of my presences.

I keep myself aware of market dynamics directly or indirectly relevant to my activities and take keen interest towards conversions around market practices through different professional platforms, and regular engagement activities.

In my perspective keeping a strong check on changing immigration laws across different region is essential part of conducting and planning activities accordingly.  

Purpose and motivation

Its always enjoyable to talk to fresh mind and making conversions towards their future choices.  

My contribution towards making successful career choice by selecting desired university program for them is rewarding.

I am proud of the students whom I had the opportunity to connect with through my professional career in this industry and see them succeed in their respective fields.

Staying current

I always prioritise staying informed about current trends and market dynamics through professional platform,  taking regular trainings, keeping regular checks international office and maintain strong connect with respective High Commission in country towards seeking insights.