A Focus on the US

The United States is a key player in the higher education market. Get our latest insights.

US institutions have never needed a holistic strategy for stability and survivability more than they do right now.

Domestic enrollments are declining, with the US seeing a decline in college-age students. The political environment is causing international students to look elsewhere.

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Meet with experts in our two US conferences, Global Skills Week and Back to School, or join us at one of our global conferences.

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US-Focused Insights

27 February 2026

Is the ‘Big Four’ losing its grip?

Is the emergence and strengthening of regional hubs ending the reign of the ‘Big Four’?

23 February 2026

What Will Separate Successful US Universities by 2030?

See what will separate thriving US universities from the rest by 2030.

4 February 2026

When and where is the next QS Summit happening?

Join Global Skills Week 2026 in Washington D.C. (25-26 Mar).

2 February 2026

The skills universities need to build in their graduates now

Build the five skills employers demand most - future-proof your graduates now.

26 January 2026

How are Ivy League universities ranked, and what factors influence their position?

How QS ranks Ivy League universities - and what’s behind their 2026 positions.

26 January 2026

Global Student Flows | Latin America

Explore the 2030 outlook for Latin America’s international student mobility - and the strategies that win.

19 January 2026

Which US colleges are best for engineering, business, or computer science?

Find out which US universities rank best for engineering, business, and computer science in the QS Subject Rankings 2025.

5 December 2025

Breaking Into the US EdTech Market: Strategies, Challenges, And Real-World Insights

Get actionable strategies on how to enter the US EdTech market.

27 November 2025

Back to School Summit 2025: Post-event report

Explore highlights from the 24th Back to School Summit 2025.

21 November 2025

US Universities Remain the Global Leaders in the QS World University Rankings 2026

Explore US results in QS 2026, from MIT #1 to new trends.

QS Yearbook 2025

Download the QS Yearbook and access the best QS insights from 2025.

12 January 2025

QS World Future Skills Index

Get the full context on the global skills economy, and the results of the QS World Future Skills Index.