QS is excited to announce that we have acquired HolonIQ, one of the world’s leading providers of education intelligence and market insights. This strategic union reinforces our role as a primary enabler of data-driven decision-making across the global education ecosystem.
QS and HolonIQ share a vision to enhance the accessibility and impact of high-quality, data-driven insights for educational institutions, policymakers, and industry stakeholders worldwide. As the demand for accurate and actionable education data continues to grow, the integration of HolonIQ’s AI-powered analytics and forecasting capabilities with QS’ expertise in higher education and university comparative analysis and performance improvement, positions the combined entity at the forefront of the education sector.
“A major milestone in QS’ evolution”
QS and HolonIQ are complementary organisations with an aligned vision: to empower the global education and employer community with insights that drive informed decision-making, foster innovation, and enable a billion future learners to fulfil their potential. QS’ integration of HolonIQ unlocks key benefits, including:
- Enhanced data analytics and market intelligence: The acquisition merges QS’ extensive data, surveys, and benchmarking expertise with HolonIQ’s advanced AI-powered analytics platform, creating an unrivalled resource for education leaders. This fusion enables deeper, real-time insights into global education trends, institutional performance, and market dynamics.
- Expanded global reach: QS’ extensive global network of higher education institutions, employers, and students will be further strengthened by HolonIQ’s deep connections across the broader education and technology landscape. This expanded reach will drive critical insights and best practices across a more diverse array of educational contexts and regions.
- Innovation and product development: The integration of HolonIQ’s advanced technology and QS’ content expertise will accelerate the development of innovative solutions and services. These offerings will be designed to meet the evolving needs of educational institutions, governments, and businesses, particularly in areas such as digital transformation, sustainability, and workforce readiness.
- Thought leadership and research capabilities: The combined entity will have an even stronger platform for data analytics and thought leadership, producing cutting-edge research and reports that address the most pressing challenges facing the global education sector. This includes insights into emerging markets, future skills, and the impact of technology on education delivery.
Looking ahead, QS and HolonIQ will operate as a unified entity, leveraging their combined expertise to offer a broader and integrated suite of products and services. This convergence will enable QS to expand its footprint across education’s fast-growing innovation and technology agenda, while also enhancing its core offerings in institutional evaluation, student recruitment, and higher education research.
The newly combined organisation will focus on several strategic initiatives:
- Global Education Intelligence platform: Building a next-generation platform that provides real-time, predictive insights into global education trends, helping institutions and policymakers navigate an increasingly complex landscape.
- Workforce development: Developing new products and services aimed at bridging the gap between education and employment, ensuring that graduates are equipped with the skills needed for the future of work.
- Sustainability and social impact: Expanding efforts to measure and promote sustainability and social impact within the education sector, aligning with the growing importance of these issues to students, institutions, and employers.
- Digital transformation: Offering enhanced support for educational institutions undergoing digital transformation and effectively utilising AI, including tools and resources to help them leverage technology effectively and sustainably.
Dr. Maria Spies, Co-CEO of HolonIQ, added: “HolonIQ and QS share a deep commitment to advancing education through data and insights. We are thrilled to combine our strengths with QS to create even more value for the global education community. This combination opens up new opportunities to accelerate innovation and make a positive impact on education systems and learners worldwide.”
Jessica Turner, CEO of QS, said: “This acquisition marks a major milestone in QS’ evolution as a global leader in education intelligence. By joining forces with HolonIQ, we are further strengthening our capacity to provide the critical data and insights that empower our clients to thrive in a rapidly evolving world. Together, we will drive innovation as a trusted partner to the global education community, staying true to our mission to empower a billion future learners to fulfil their potential.”
