QS Insights Magazine – August 2025

After two decades of unprecedented growth, the global higher education sector looks set for a major shake up. In this edition, we explore where students are going, and where to next. It also looks at: 

  • The Ghosts of Lost Knowledge: What happens when a university closes?
  • To Work or Not to Work: In-study work rights are often used as draw for international students. How effective are they for boosting numbers?
  • The Latin America Supplement: A look at some of the destinations in the region, as well as how the region is tackling some of its challenges.

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