At QS, we often discuss skills gaps. We did an in-depth dive on the skills gaps reported by employers of business school graduates. Skill development is incredibly important to universities and their students, with skills gaps presenting significant problems for employers, as well as universities and students. But what is a skills gap, at QS
Destination: Australia and New Zealand is a report based on the QS International Student Survey 2024 to help universities create a more responsive student recruitment strategy. We’ve analysed the perspectives of 37,488 students interested in Australia and 11,906 interested in New Zealand. Key findings from 43,138 students interested in studying in Australia and New Zealand Over
At QS EduData Summit 2024, we brought together experts in the fields of AI, education, employment, and ethics to explore, among plenty of other important topics, the vital collaboration between universities and employers to address the skills gap. One data-led session, titled ‘Quantifying the Skills Gap’ discussed strategies for aligning education with industry needs, providing
Universities in Europe are striving to embed sustainability principles into their operations, curriculum, and research. The insightful discussions at the QS Higher Ed Summit: Europe 2024 highlight the region’s ongoing challenge of effectively measuring and evaluating progress in sustainable practices. In a panel discussion titled ‘Measuring Sustainability’, experts examined the existing frameworks institutions and organisations
It was originally published in HEPI – read their version here. Increasingly driven by environmental and social consciousness, students are aligning their values for a greener, fairer future with their educational decision-making. Data collated for the QS World University Rankings 2025 reveals that there is a positive connection between a university’s sustainability outputs and their
By Dr Ashwin Fernandes, QS Executive Director for Africa, Middle East and South Asia Today, India celebrates its 78th Independence Day. India would not be the same without its higher education institutions. They have a profound impact on our society and contribute to our knowledge economy. Dr Vidya Yeravdekar, Pro-Chancellor of Symbiosis International University, explored
Global Study explore how their new platform can improve processes in international student recruitment agencies International student recruitment agencies face unprecedented challenges and opportunities in a rapidly changing sector. Navigating the intricacies of different education systems, managing varied requirements, and addressing diverse student needs requires significant effort and expertise. Traditional methods, reliant on the knowledge
This article was originally published by the Higher Education Policy Institute. Read their version here. Following the release of the QS Best Student Cities 2025 ranking – and, as it has done since 2018, London occupies the top spot. Ben Sowter, QS Senior Vice President, assesses the part a university’s location plays in reputation development.